I’m Dave Berry — a scientist, musician, and entrepreneur driven by curiosity and a desire to build things that matter.

My work lives at the intersection of science, technology, creativity, and human experience. Over the years, I’ve moved fluidly between research labs, engineering teams, creative stages, and entrepreneurial projects, guided by one core belief: learning deeply and creating thoughtfully can meaningfully improve people’s lives.

What I Do

Professionally, I work as a Principal AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist, focused on applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to complex problems in life sciences, healthcare, and biotechnology. My background spans AI, computational biology, chemistry, and engineering, with experience building systems used in clinical trials, diagnostics, drug discovery, and NASA-funded research.

I’ve led and contributed to projects involving:

  • Generative AI and large language models
  • Clinical trial forecasting and optimization
  • High-throughput screening for drug discovery
  • Computational biology and biomarker discovery
  • Scientific data pipelines and applied machine learning systems

Along the way, I’ve helped secure and execute research funded by organizations like NASA, NIH, DoD, and DOE, and I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams to turn research into real-world tools.

At the same time, I’ve always been deeply creative.

Music & Creativity

Music was my first love. I trained in classical and jazz guitar, studied composition and performance, and spent years performing—both solo and with bands—across the U.S. and internationally. That creative foundation still influences how I approach problem-solving and research today.

Today, I still perform as a guitarist and composer, and music remains a core part of how I explore ideas, emotion, and meaning.

Entrepreneurship & Community

I’ve founded and grown multiple ventures across AI, media, health, and consumer products. Some succeeded, some taught hard lessons—but all sharpened my understanding of how ideas become systems, and how systems impact people.

I currently run:

  • Thrive OC, a fast-growing local Orange County community and media company
  • Several creative and technical projects spanning writing, software, and music

I also enjoy teaching, writing, and sharing what I learn—whether that’s through essays, talks, podcasts, or casual notes.

Why This Site Exists

This site is my public notebook.

It’s where I publish:

  • Essays and research notes on science, AI, and technology
  • Thoughts on creativity, work, health, and life
  • Music, projects, and experiments in progress
  • Updates on what I’m building and exploring

If you’re curious about how ideas connect across disciplines—or how science and creativity can inform each other—you’ll probably feel at home here.

A Few of My Guiding Principles

  • There’s no one-size-fits-all path—especially in health, learning, or creativity

  • The best ideas often live between disciplines

  • Long-term thinking beats short-term optimization

  • Curiosity is a skill worth protecting

If any of that resonates, welcome.

You can follow along through the site—or subscribe to , where I share occasional reflections, discoveries, and updates.