Nicolas Marlton
2024-2025 University of Chicago Scholar
Chicago, IL
Co-founder and Head of Data Science, Brocade Studio
Applying emerging practices in artificial intelligence and machine learning to support and improve the delivery of social services in the United States.
Nicolas Marlton is the co-founder and head of data science at Brocade Studio, a boutique consulting firm that uses data and analytics to help public institutions fulfill their responsibilities to serve their constituents. Leveraging his dual degree in Computer Science and Business, Brocade Studio’s projects have included using data science and Artificial Intelligence to detect bias in school district hiring practices and building algorithms to identify individuals who are eligible for, but not enrolled in, public benefits. Through the Scholars program, Nicolas aims to develop best practices for applying machine learning in public services, particularly in education and youth services. His ultimate goal is to create a more equitable, trustworthy, and responsive public service landscape by co-developing algorithms and governance practices with community members and the public service institutions that serve them to ensure ethical and equitable applications of Artificial Intelligence.
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