About Jason Kronemeyer

Veteran · Digital Transformation Leader · Data Scientist · Digital Equity Advocate

Mantra: LearnIT | BuildIT | TeachIT

Welcome! I’m Jason Kronemeyer, a passionate data scientist and educator dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of technology in education and beyond. With over 25 years of experience in IT infrastructure, network systems, and educational technology, I use technology and data science to create equitable opportunities for all. My journey has spanned service in the U.S. Air Force, leadership in educational innovation, and earning a Master of Applied Data Science from the University of Michigan.

Learning in Public

This site is my digital laboratory—a space for curiosity, experimentation, and research notes from my work at the intersection of technology, education, and community development. Nothing here claims to be the final word. Instead, these posts document my thinking process, explorations, and the questions that drive my work. I believe in learning in public and inviting others into the conversation. All content reflects ongoing research and is subject to revision as my understanding evolves.

What Drives Me

  • Digital Equity & Broadband Advocacy: Much of my career has focused on closing the digital divide—ensuring rural schools and communities have the connectivity, skills, and resources to thrive. I am honored to be recognized as a Broadband Champion for my efforts to expand broadband access and digital opportunity.
  • Data Science for Good: I apply data science skills to address real-world problems, from analyzing spatial patterns to optimize community development to investigating smart building technologies that reduce energy consumption.
  • Lifelong Learning: From teaching my first computer “Hello World” in 1983 to collaborating with AI systems today, my journey is documented through hands-on practice and real-world applications.
  • Ethical Leadership: I strive to balance innovation with responsibility, ensuring my work is grounded in fairness, transparency, and community impact.

What I Do

I specialize in the intersection of data science, education technology, and community development. My work focuses on:

  • Knowledge Graphs & AI: Harnessing the power of interconnected data and generative AI to enhance learning experiences
  • Educational Innovation: Developing data-driven approaches to personalize learning and improve educational outcomes
  • Spatial Data & Community Development: Leveraging spatial data science to understand and support community growth, infrastructure planning, and equitable resource distribution
  • Communications Systems & Passive Optical LAN: Designing and implementing advanced network infrastructure solutions for educational institutions and communities
  • Smart Buildings Research: Currently investigating the intersection of information technology and energy systems in intelligent building management and optimization

Expertise Areas

🧠 Data Science

Machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization with a focus on educational and community applications

🎓 Educational Technology

Designing and implementing technology solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences

🏘️ Spatial Data & Community Development

Analyzing spatial relationships to inform community planning, infrastructure development, and equitable resource allocation

🏢 Smart Infrastructure & Communications

Designing advanced network infrastructure including passive optical LAN, and researching IT integration with energy management systems for intelligent building optimization

Current Focus

Educational Innovation

I’m exploring how knowledge graphs and generative AI can revolutionize education by:

  • Creating personalized learning pathways
  • Enhancing accessibility for diverse learners
  • Streamlining institutional operations
  • Unlocking new research possibilities through interconnected data

Community Development Through Spatial Data

My work with spatial data science focuses on:

  • Understanding community growth patterns and infrastructure needs
  • Supporting equitable resource distribution and access
  • Analyzing the digital divide through geographic and demographic data
  • Informing policy decisions with data-driven community insights

Smart Infrastructure & Communications Research

My work focuses on advanced communications systems and intelligent building technologies, including:

  • Designing high-performance network architectures with passive optical LAN solutions
  • Implementing scalable, future-proof connectivity for educational institutions
  • Optimizing network infrastructure to support digital equity initiatives
  • Investigating IoT sensors and data analytics for building energy optimization
  • Machine learning approaches to predictive energy management
  • Integration of renewable energy sources with intelligent building systems
  • Creating sustainable and efficient built environments through data-driven approaches

Current Research

I’m actively researching how information technology can optimize energy systems in smart buildings. This work explores the potential for data-driven approaches to reduce energy consumption, integrate renewable sources, and create more sustainable built environments through intelligent building management systems.

Let's Connect!

I believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Whether you’re an educator, researcher, developer, or simply curious about the intersection of technology, community development, and sustainable energy systems, I’d love to connect and explore how we can work together to drive innovation.

Recognition & Achievements

  • Broadband Champion — Recognized by Dr. Pierrette Renée Dagg in the Benton Institute’s series, “Could It Be Me? Should It Be Me? Understanding What Makes Broadband Champions,” for advancing broadband access and digital equity
  • Founder & CEO, Jason Kronemeyer LLC — Leading strategic technology initiatives for commercial, governmental, educational and nonprofit organizations
  • Project Director, EUPConnect Collaborative — Driving connectivity and digital equity in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
  • Director of Technology, REMC 22, EUPISD — Built infrastructure and capacity for 19 rural school districts
  • Distinguished Partnership Award — Recognized by Michigan State University for community-engaged service
  • U.S. Air Force Veteran — Signals Intelligence Analyst (TS-SCI clearance)

Values & Approach

Technical expertise must be paired with ethical responsibility and thoughtful reflection. My work is informed by ongoing consideration of bias, fairness, and the broader societal impact of the tools and analyses I create. I believe that every line of code, every model, and every project can shape the world in positive or negative ways. With this awareness, I strive to act conscientiously—balancing innovation with care, and always seeking to ensure that my contributions benefit not just individuals, but society as a whole while doing no harm.

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“The future of education lies in harnessing the collective intelligence of interconnected data and AI to create meaningful, personalized learning experiences for all.”