• Created project proposals, negotiated with clients, and managed projects from initiation to delivery.• Led a project in collaboration with the Jacobs Center for Health Innovation to optimize surgical preference cards at UC San Diego Health. Developed a predictive model that reduced potential surgical supply waste by up to 69.7%, forecasting a total savings of over $1.1 million in five months across three surgical specialties.• Spearheaded the development of a proof-of-concept model for San Diego Zoo that analyzes historical donation patterns and predicts future contributions. This model enhances donor engagement strategies, ensuring sustained financial support for wildlife conservation.• Managing a project to predict populations at risk of homelessness at the zip code level in San Diego County, utilizing data-driven insights to facilitate timely interventions.• Appointed as a mentor for UCSD’s Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute Research Scholarship students, providing technical and career guidance to the next generation of data scientists.

• Played a key role in establishing the organization’s credibility, contributing to its growth by securing donations for data science projects.• Led a predictive modeling and dashboard project for the two San Diego food banks, improving the targeting of food assistance, identifying distribution overlaps, and enhancing the efficiency of hunger relief efforts.• Authored and edited "The Framework for Responsible Data Science Practices," setting a standard for ethical data usage. Managed external contributions from seasoned professionals, ensuring industry-wide relevance and adoption.• Published three white papers on responsible data science and AI advancements, contributing to broader industry knowledge and best practices.• Launched the organization’s first data science internship program, mentoring interns and fostering a collaborative environment. Provided technical mentorship to ensure high-quality deliverables.• Provided technical guidance for the development of the Responsible Data Science Video Game, contributing to its educational design and real-world data applications.

• Delivered engaging and comprehensive courses on Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics to first- and second-year students, fostering critical economic thinking and real-world application of economic principles.

• Designed and taught undergraduate courses on Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics, tailoring content to the needs of first- and second-year students, resulting in increased student engagement and improved academic performance.• Was a teaching Assistant for several courses including graduate-level Econometrics I and II, providing technical support and guidance on complex econometric concepts to enhance students’ understanding of quantitative methods.

• Developed an automated Excel spreadsheet using VBA, significantly improving the department’s productivity by streamlining the supply acquisition process and reducing manual data handling. • Collaborated with the team planning the annual budget by providing economics expertise.

• Was part of a team of researchers working on a project called Developing an International Trade and Shipping Database and a Study on Port and Shipping Efficiency, a joint project between the Institute of Economics of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the Energy Institute of the University College London (UCL)• Conducted an extensive literature review and presented reports• Conducted statistical analysis on international trade data using R, analyzing variables such as price, quantity, and freight costs to assess the effects of port and shipping efficiency on trade flows.• Collaborated with researchers at the Energy Institute of UCL in London, spending 10 days refining research methodologies and enhancing the scope of the study, contributing to a multi-institutional research initiative.

• Microeconomics for Business - Undergraduate Business Major at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) - 2012/2nd semester• Taught a couple of classes • Prepared and graded quiz

• Was part of a team of researchers working on a project called The Quality of Manufactured Goods’ Exports From 1970 to 1995• Collected, cleaned, and conducted statistical analysis of international trade data (price, quantity, freight cost, etc.) using Excel• Successfully presented the results at a seminar