John D. Cook
Consulting
I help companies make better decisions by taking advantage of the data they have, combining it with expert opinion, creating mathematical models, overcoming computational difficulties, and interpreting the results. I work with clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs to some of the world’s largest software and biotech companies.
I am a consultant in applied mathematics, statistics, and software development. Some particular areas in which I help companies:
If you’d like to work together, please contact me.
My background
I completed a PhD in applied math at University of Texas and a postdoc at Vanderbilt. My research focus was non-linear partial differential equations. After my postdoc I decided to leave academia. I worked as a software developer and project manager for several years.
In 2000 I came to MD Anderson Cancer Center, first as a software development manager, then as a research statistician. My work centered around Bayesian statistics, clinical trials, and numerical algorithm development.
I now work as a consultant, combining my previous experience in applied math, statistics, and software development. I live with my wife and our four children in Houston, though work takes me around the world.
Blog
My blog The Endeavour has short, self-contained articles on a variety of topics, technical and non-technical. You can also find me on Twitter and Google+.
Articles and presentations
Here are some journal articles and technical reports I’ve written, and some informal articles I’ve written on software. See my blog for many more articles.
Here are some of the presentations I have given at conferences, universities, and businesses.
Let’s work together
Please leave me a message to discuss how I may be able to help you with your project.