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Hello, I'm Will Dupree
Senior Data Scientist
I'm an Idaho-based data scientist and AI research engineer at Aptima, where I build intelligent systems that support real-world decision-making across defense and enterprise domains.
Outside of work, you'll usually find me training for my next Strongman competition, reading Stephen King, or exploring somewhere new with my wife, Kelly.
About me
I serve as a Principal Investigator on multi-year research efforts, guiding multidisciplinary teams from early research through deployment. My interests include machine learning (ML), knowledge-graph-driven systems, and applied analytics, with a focus on building solutions that are practical, explainable, and impactful.
- Location:Boise, Idaho
- Age:36
- Nationality:USA
- Interests:Lifting, Horror, Anime/Manga
- Study:PhD in Physics from Washington State University
- Employment:Aptima, Inc.
Work
Senior Research Engineer & Team Lead
Lead AI research and development programs for defense and government applications. Serve as Principal Investigator on multi-year, multi-million dollar efforts, guiding cross-functional teams across AI, software, and UX disciplines.
Design and deploy machine learning, graph-based retrieval (Graph RAG), and multimodal AI systems for training, wargaming, and geospatial analysis. Delivered knowledge-graph driven retrieval systems, compound AI workflows, and LLM-enabled decision support tools.
Recognized with the 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award for leading an internal AI initiative focused on automated military scenario generation.
Research & Teaching Assistant
Conducted research in gravitational-wave data analysis, focusing on statistical modeling and signal detection. Developed machine learning and statistical methods to improve detection sensitivity in noisy astrophysical data.
Supported undergraduate instruction and mentored students in physics and data analysis.
Skills
Showcase of relevant Technical and Leadership skills
Education
Ph.D. in Physics
Research focused on statistical modeling and signal detection in gravitational-wave data analysis. Developed advanced analytical and machine learning techniques for high-noise scientific datasets.
B.S. in Physics & Applied Mathematics
Foundation in mathematical modeling, algorithm development, and quantitative problem solving.
Certificate in Value Creation
Executive-level coursework focused on strategic growth, value creation, and business innovation.
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- @thenativephd
- Github
- willdupree90