Testimonials

I really like Jonathan’s ‘thinking out of the box’ approach which led to a much better result than tackling the problem the standard way. Overall, he is a great advisor and very knowledgeable about ML and AI. He really cares about the projects he’s supervising, goes beyond focusing on just one specific problem and considers the whole picture which makes him so great to work with. Jonathan originally supervised my university project which is why I reached out to him when I was looking for advice on my current work project at Freetobook. Machine learning is a new area for the company, therefore I sought to get some academic consultations when solving a very complex problem. We agreed on weekly consultations which were essential in getting the project to its current stage where it is ready for user testing. I have learned a lot about all the things to consider when working on an ML based product.

I met Jonathan during a ML masterclass where he was coaching industry leaders on the recent advances in AI. The course was well-structured with a clear focus on business applicability. I joined the course during my work as Director of Data in a successful startup in the academic publishing industry. Through Jonathan’s input we were able to ship intelligent product functionality as part of a SaaS platform that is used by tens of thousands of researchers around the world. Jonathan is a great teacher, his ability to adapt to my pre-existing knowledge and needs was instrumental in giving me a much deeper insight into ML than I had before. I was able to leverage this new found knowledge and apply it to real-world business problems.

I first met Jonathan when he was running a machine learning masterclass, aimed at industry leaders incorporating mainstream AI into their daily business activities. At the time, I was the CTO of a very successful post Series B startup, in the Silicon Valley, that I’d founded from my academic work. He ran his course so well that it not only accelerated the adoption of AI into the product, but also helped us co-author a research manuscript that made its way into the nature portfolio of journals! Jonathan and I have since stayed in touch and meet regularly to discuss everything from life, to academia, to current industry trends, to the future of AI. His breadth of knowledge and uncanny ability to apply and implement the latest technologies to solving business problems is unparalleled. Cheers to a great mentor, advisor, and friend!

I had the privilege of working closely with Jonathan throughout my 4-year chemistry PhD, during which he served as the senior postdoc and team leader for our automated chemistry team. Jonathan’s technical expertise, evident from his impressive track record, was matched by his ability to work across (and in new) disciplines and quickly acquire new areas of expertise. Beyond his intellectual acumen, it was Jonathan’s soft skills that set him apart as a manager and scientific leader. His passion for the work was palpable, and he invested deeply in the growth and well-being of his team members. As a communicator, whether in interpersonal interactions, writing, or presentations, Jonathan is engaging and clear with both experts and those less experienced. Jonathan played a pivotal role in my scientific and personal development, consistently challenging me to expand my horizons. His contributions were instrumental in my enjoyment and successful completion of my PhD. Notably, even in a field outside his primary expertise, Jonathan actively participated in numerous projects, resulting in publications in high-impact journals. Additionally, he provided informal support on an ad-hoc basis to various endeavors across the wider team. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Jonathan to any student or postdoc. His blend of intellect, technical expertise, soft skills, and leadership qualities, make him an invaluable mentor. Having maintained contact with Jonathan since my PhD, I continue to be impressed by his diverse successes spanning academia, start-ups, and education. Jonathan’s influence extends beyond the completion of my PhD, shaping my professional approach in industry today. His guidance and mentorship have not only contributed to my academic achievements but have also left an enduring impact on my modus operandi in the industrial landscape.