Joseph Nelson Bio

Joseph Nelson

Data Advocacy Lead, General Assembly / Independent Consultant

Washington, D.C.

Joseph builds data science products and likes empowering others to do the same. He runs a machine learning engineering agency that consults for companies big and small in search, insurance, gaming, sports analytics, and more. He leads Data Advocacy for General Assembly, where he has created and delivered over 2000 hours of data science instruction.

Previously, Joseph co-founded Represently, the first company to help the U.S. Congress leverage machine learning to improve its constituent correspondence (acquired in 2018). He also helped launch and led instruction for General Assembly’s Data Science Immersive, a full-time 480-hour career changing experience. Joseph also taught workshops for GW’s Master’s in Data Science program. Before this, he built data visualization dashboards as a part of Facebook’s Politics and Government team.

Joseph is an advocate for using technology to improve social well-being, particularly in government. When he’s not modeling (data), he’s reading, running, or learning the tools to build his next side project. Joseph is from Iowa. @josephofiowa

In recognition of his exemplary service in the classroom, Joseph has been selected as a member of General Assembly's Distinguished Faculty program.

www.josephofiowa.com

Joseph Nelson

Upcoming Courses

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Python for Data Science (Intermediate)

Learn to use Python as a powerful tool for analyzing and exploring data.

19 Times

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Crafting Stories with Data

Come and learn the basics, and get the skills you need to tell data-stories in that next staff meeting, marketing presentation, or business pitch.

18 Times

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Communicating with Data

Come and learn the basics, and get the skills you need to tell data-stories in that next staff meeting, marketing presentation, or business pitch.

5 Times

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Python Class for Beginners

In this class, you’ll how to get started with Python, what advantages and disadvantages Python provides as a programming language, and the essentials of programming in Python.

5 Times

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AI in the Data Era

Dive into how artificial intelligence and machine learning work in practice, and identify how companies are adopting these trends.

5 Times

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Data Science Immersive

Jumpstart an in-demand career as a data scientist, data analyst, or business intelligence analyst. Build fluency in essential skills through this 12-week, full-time program.

4 Times

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Data Science

Gain indispensable data science skills in this 10-week evening course, on campus or online.

2 Times

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Intro to Python

In this hands-on introductory workshop, we’ll learn about Python programming and how to write your first script.

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Career Development

Career Lab

Take part in a full day of career exploration, and discover a path that celebrates your skills and passions.

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Crafting Stories with Data for Grassroots Advocacy Professionals

Learn the fundamentals of being a visual designer, statistician, and storyteller so you can cut through the noise and focus on what matters.

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Data + The Food Industry

Learn how data is revolutionizing the restaurant industry.

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Intro to APIs Using Python

In this class you will learn what an API is, why they’re valuable, and how to use Python to utilize an API.

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