Nicholas Grokhowsky

Background

About Nicholas Grokhowsky

Nicholas Grokhowsky is a driven researcher and data scientist specializing in the intersection of informatics and spatiotemporal analyses. He holds a PhD in Geospatial Analytics from NC State University, an MS in Geomatic Sciences from the University of Florida, a Graduate Certificate in Computer Programming from Harvard University, and a BA in Social Sciences from Florida Atlantic University. Nicholas's doctoral research focused on developing innovative methodologies to measure the social impact of innovation. He created a groundbreaking text mining application that automates the extraction of social impact measures from text, facilitating broad dissemination across teams and organizations. Prior to his PhD, Nicholas was an ORISE Fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he used high-resolution satellite imagery to assess chemical contaminant concentrations. He has also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at NC State University and contributed to the geospatial community through conference presentations and his work as a student assistant at ESRI. Nicholas has held professional roles as a Catastrophic Risk Analyst, Managing Director, and Strategic Account Specialist in the insurance industry, leveraging data analytics and strategic insights to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency. He possesses a wide range of technical skills, including proficiency in various programming languages, software engineering concepts, visualization tools, and GIS technologies. He is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and a licensed insurance agent. Beyond his professional pursuits, Nicholas is an Eagle Scout, demonstrating his commitment to leadership and community service. He is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to address complex challenges and drive positive change.