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Thomas Nield
About Thomas
Thomas Nield is a consultant, author, and educator, specializing in artificial intelligence, statistics, machine learning, and optimization. He spent nearly a decade in the airline industry before becoming an author with O'Reilly Media, where he has published books such as *Essential Math for Data Science* (2021). Today, Thomas teaches at the University of Southern California, leads his consulting firm, and develops innovative flight simulation hardware through Yawman Flight. He is known for making complex topics accessible and regularly delivers courses and workshops that help both beginners and professionals build practical skills in AI and data science.
Background
Founder & Inventor at Yawman Flight
Leading the development of a new class of handheld, mobility-focused flight control hardware for simulation and aviation training.
Instructor, Aviation Safety & Security at University of Southern California
Teaches courses on Artificial Intelligence System Safety, helping aviation and safety professionals integrate AI responsibly.
Founder at Nield Consulting Group, LLC
Provides consulting, training, and SaaS management solutions for organizations adopting data science and AI.
Track record
Bringing real-world expertise from leading global companies
Academic background
Bachelor's degree, Supply Chain Management
Media & recognition
- Essential Math for Data Science (O'Reilly, 2021)
- Getting Started with SQL: A Hands-On Approach for Beginners
- YouTube Content Creator
- Technical publications and learning resources at O'Reilly Media
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What can Thomas teach you?
With years of experience in aviation, consulting, and software engineering, Thomas bridges theory with practice. His courses are known for breaking down advanced AI, statistics, and machine learning concepts into clear, practical lessons that anyone can follow.
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