The purpose of Prof-J.com

I believe that long-term strength comes from cultivated ground and properly planted seeds. Few like an orchard when the seeds are planted, but we all understand the great reward when those trees bring fruit. Prof-J.com is just such an early orchard. This website will help me share answers to many questions I get from BYU-I and BYU-Pathway students about technology, data science, and education.

Why Prof-J?

While in Africa, I had many wonderful experiences with retooling professionals. One professional (Collins Yaw Baidoo) was excited to get information about data science. In the Q&A portion of an evening fireside he kept raising his hand and asking me questions. Each question started with ‘Prof J, what do …’ which resonated with me. Hence the website Prof-J.com.

Background on J. Hathaway

The world is full of professions and titles where each of us are assigned or create our labels that help explain parts of who we are. I have taken a new title as a friend of Africa. I have many other titles that come together to explain how I think and what I care about.

  • Husband: A spouse is joy and work. So much of my confidence and being is entangled with my wife. She is on her own journey with her yoga studio
  • Father: I have seven children ranging from gradeschool to college. They help me see the world from so many angles. I love watching them establish their thinking and take ownership of their future.
  • Professor: I teach Data Science at Brigham Young University - Idaho. I love connecting students to employable skills and helping them think differently about data and faith.
  • Entreprenuer: I have owned or co-owned multiple businesses. I started with an online rare books business then built and sold a small advertising company and a small religious book store. After completing my education, I have started two data science consulting companies. My current co-owned venture is DataThink.io.
  • Person of Faith: I love theology and religious discovery. I enjoy seeking out a God of love that partners with His children. I share my, often suspect, thoughts at MostMovedMover.com
  • Friend of Africa: Through the BYU Management Society, I have the opportunity to partner with Africans that want into business and technology. The SKEP foundation is helping me figure out this journey.