Thomas Nield

Author and Instructor, Software Developer, Engineering Lead at Yawman

Founder at

About the Instructor

Thomas Nield is a consultant, author, and educator with a background in the airline industry, where he spent ten years before writing two books for O'Reilly Media. He frequently teaches topics such as artificial intelligence, statistics, machine learning, and optimization algorithms. He currently lectures at the University of Southern California and works with clients on integrating AI into system safety. In a separate venture, Yawman Flight, he is pioneering a new type of flight simulation controller and guiding its development and launch. He has a passion for making complex technical topics accessible and engaging for beginners and non-experts.

Thomas Nield

Skills and Specialization

Thomas Nield has strong expertise in artificial intelligence, statistics, machine learning, and optimization. He is skilled at simplifying complex technical topics for broad audiences. With experience in consulting, teaching, and product development, he brings both analytical depth and practical application to his work.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Statistics Machine Learning Data Governance