building cool things with code
Creative problem-solving, using code to make things come alive, working with teams, contributing value and elevating project outcomes are my core strengths.
super powers
running with a project (not scissors)
creating a positive impact
embracing learning opportunities
experience
My current focus is on conceptualizing and implementing the cloud infrastructure that underpins data science and analytics efforts within the Human Capital organization. This task involves devising solutions for data storage, processing, access, application deployment, analytics, deployment of large language models, machine learning model deployment, data visualization, and beyond. Challenges such as firewall restrictions, software approvals, budget constraints, and scalability requirements underlie this implementation and require careful consideration and resolution. The technology stack for this project includes AWS (S3, EC2, etc.), Databricks, POSIT, Python, R, SQL, APIs, Linux, Git, among others.
Previously, I established the data pipeline that we plan to migrate to these cloud resources once established. Before this pipeline, data was downloaded to local machines by individuals and manually cleaned. I consolidated this into one process, automating the downloading, cleaning, and uploading of data from an SAP data warehouse to an MSSQL database using APIs, Python, and SQL. This automation has cut down data wrangling and update times by over 20 hours each week across the division. Not only has this streamlined process reduced redundant work and shortened the time from analysis to insight by centralizing data in a more accessible database for data scientists and analysts, but it has also incorporated subject matter expert knowledge and calculations into the pipeline. This has supported organizing analysis outputs into database tables and Tableau visualizations, enhancing the efficiency and clarity of our data analytics.
Data Scientist & Data Engineer
People Analytics Team
NASA
[Aug. 2021 – Present]
Pioneering the application of graph databases for i2k and its clients.
Improving data integrity and reducing manual time spent reviewing records by automating the processing and validating of tabular data.
Providing new ways to analyze, interact with, and visualize data by importing data into a Neo4j graph database with Python and Cypher.
Exploring integration of Chat GPT and natural language into the knowledge graph.
Consultant
i2k Connect
[Sep. 2022 – Sep. 2023]
Advise on strategic direction, business problems, data needs, technical implementations, product design, and more for this e-learning startup.
Consultant
EmpiricaLab
[Sep. 2021 – Mar. 2023]
Data Science Intern
People Analytics Team
NASA
[Aug. 2020 – Aug. 2021]
Business Operations Intern
Product Management Team
CentralSquare Technologies
[June 2019 - March 2020]
Software Engineer Intern
Professional Suite Team
CentralSquare Technologies
[March 2020 – Aug. 2020]
President & Membership VP
Stetson University Student-Alumni Association
[Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2020]
recent projects
Instagraph:
Data Visualization Tool
[July - Dec. 2020]
iOS app that converts tabular data in a raw image to a visualization that best represents the data. Built with Swift, Objective-C++, OpenCV, TesseractOCR, and SwiftUI.
Feel free to check out this Senior Research project.
Climate Data Analysis
[April 2020]
Multithreading-optimized Python program that leverages PySpark, Pandas and Matplotlib to process mass amounts of climate data and visualize insightful analytics. Code & performance analysis are here.
Designed to resolve the issue of low event visibility and unclear campus navigation for students and visitors. Built with Firebase, Python, Swift, ARKit, MapKit, UIKit and SwiftUI. Check out the code!
StetsonScene:
University Event App
[Jan. 2020 - Present]
education & skills
Stetson University
M.B.A., Data Analytics Concentration
[Anticipated Dec. 2023]
Stetson University
B.S., Computer Science
Music Minor
[Dec. 2020]
Deland High School
I.B. Diploma
Salutatorian
[May 2017]
relevant coursework
Managerial Decision Analytics
Algorithm Analysis
Computer Networks & Security
Discrete Structures
Technology for Business Transformation
Software Development
Operating Systems
Computer Organization
technical skills
NLP: Text Similarity &
Text-to-Query (NLTK, SpaCy, Gensim, SciKit Learn)
iOS Development
Scripting
Regex
Git & SVN
Linux, MacOS, Windows
Python, R, C++, Swift, Java
Neo4j & Cypher
SQL
AWS & GCP
Apache Spark & PySpark
Dash & Shiny
Data Parsing & Processing (Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
accomplishments & adventures
Outstanding Senior
Stetson University
[Dec. 2020]
Annual recognition of “Outstanding Senior” in the Departments of Computer Science & Mathematics.
Ashcraft Award
Stetson University
[April 2020]
Annual College of Arts & Sciences award for “Outstanding Junior in Mathematics & Computer Science.”
Learned from keynotes & workshops delivered by industry disruptors and connected with hundreds of young women studying Computer Science and other STEM fields.
WECode Conference
Harvard University
[Feb. 2019 & March 2020]
Partnered with a mid-size technology company and Stetson to penetration test their systems. Tools used included Kali Linux, Burpsuite, Postman, MySQL, and Wireshark.
Stetson Pentesters
Stetson University
[June - Dec. 2019]
Presented "How to Organize, Strategize & Implement as a Student Leader”. Researched best practices for student-alumni associations and connected with individuals from universities across the U.S.
CASE Conference for Student Advancement
Baltimore, MD
[Aug. 2019]
Designed an after-school program at a disadvantaged local school to encourage the participation of 5th graders in STEM, help increase quality of learning, and improve test scores.
STEM Program
Starke Elementary School
[Jan. - May 2018]
Let’s write some code and build cool things.
I’d love to chat about your next project or job opportunity that my experience and skills are a good match for.