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San Diego, California, United States

Enhanced environmental data analysis through advanced machine learning techniques.• Developed end-to-end ML model using Python’s TensorFlow SSD packages to classify and measure the sediment profile, grain size, and biogenic structures in Sediment Profile Images (SPI).• Collaborated with engineers, geologists, and oceanographers to aggregate, normalize, visualize, and validate environmental and geospatial data to transition SPI classification model from a supervised to a semi-supervised algorithm, reducing SPI classification time by 80%.• Led the development and implementation of cloud-based databases and data collection systems, engineering scalable ETL processes that streamlined the firm’s data pipeline from source to dashboard.• Optimized data extraction, transformation, and loading processes from diverse sources, significantly enhancing data quality and accessibility, and enabling timely, accurate insights and visualizations for critical environmental reporting.

San Diego, California, United States

Optimized laboratory operations through innovative data analysis and automation.• Utilized Python, SQL, Splunk, and Tableau to build water spider inventory tool that improved lab operational efficiency by 20%, and saved the QC Inventory Team the equivalent of one full-time employee.• Executed all phases of Water Spider Project deployment: ideation, research, development, testing, implementation, monitoring, and adoption by other illumina labs with minimal supervision.• Leveraged both SAP and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to automate QC work order scheduling, analysis, and review reducing analysis errors by 15%, and reducing both analysis and review time by 50%.• Streamlined SAP inventory management processes, significantly enhancing data accuracy and reliability by implementing targeted analytics solutions to reconcile historical data discrepancies increasing veracity of sparse, imprecise, legacy datasets.

San Diego, California, United States

Supported doctorate research in diverse areas, from animal behavior to biomedical devices.• Conducted independent research and complex experiments, employing a strong biological background to address real-time challenges and effectively present findings to UCSD faculty.• Collaborated in designing creative experimental procedures and setups, contributing to the advancement of doctorate students' research objectives.• Led a key research initiative investigating the impact of pollen quality on forager honeybee communication, resulting in published research on memory and learning.

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Enhanced data-driven decision-making across the company.• Created CRM Account Health Dashboard using Salesforce, SQL, and Java to track pertinent customer usage metrics to simplify sales account maintenance and identify account growth opportunities.• Consulted with all company departments to develop innovative, team-specific Tableau dashboards that solved complex departmental issues and improved department leaders' desired outcomes.• Sourced, vetted, and analyzed big data databases to generate departmental KPIs for monthly board of directors meetings.

Master'S Degree, Data Science

Honing my skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence, focusing on developing algorithms for complex data analysis..

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Neuroscience