Andy Barr

Hello!

I’m an experienced data practitioner and AI engineer who has recently relocated back to Seattle after 3 years of living in Ankara, Turkey.

I have worked with a wide variety of data over the last 15 years, and am now most interested in applying my experience to Earth restoration. I follow approaches from around the world and am interested in quantifying things on the ground and with Earth observation tools.

I am driven by a desire to improve human, cultural, and planetary health, generally with a techno-optimist approach.

Currently consulting, and looking for full-time roles in the Seattle and Washington DC area. Strong believer in America as a force for good and innovation in the world.

Some information about my gardening and tech projects are found below. I write occasionally on my blog and Substack too.

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I am looking for roles that cover as much of this Ikigai chart as possible. One of my managers at a consumer tech startup once remarked, “You really work just to explore the world and buy things for your garden”. Yes, but the main goal is to make a better future for the generations that are still to come.

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