Jacob Dearmon is a Professor of Economics and Director of the Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at OCU University. He is an economist and professor with expertise in economic forecasting and data analytics. Dearmon has a PhD in Economics and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
His early career as a database programmer at Quorum Business Solutions complements his academic achievements. Dearmon maintains ongoing relationships with prestigious clients such as MidFirst, BancFirst, City of Dallas, DART and City of Fort Worth, delivering expert forecasting services and customized analytics solutions.
Dearmon's academic research is in the application and extension of machine learning models to spatial problems, particularly those found in real estate. Notably, his work with the University of Oklahoma on a retention program significantly boosted student success rates through the use of machine learning algorithms and data analytics.
