John Howard is a highly experienced data scientist with a diverse background in machine learning, analytics, and operations research. Currently serving as the Lead Data Scientist at Reef.ai since April 2024, John previously held the position of Senior Data Scientist in BI-Analytics at Velocity Global, where significant contributions included developing classification models for lead scoring. Prior experience includes roles at Hawaiian Airlines and Mission Health, focusing on actionable insights from clinical and business data to optimize resource utilization and enhance patient care. John's leadership as President of Prism Marketing Group emphasized customer-centric strategies and innovative web analytics techniques. An educational background includes a PMD from Harvard Business School, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University, and dual B.S. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.