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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Engineered a data processing pipeline using object-oriented programming in Python, automating the transformation of 3D climate data into a format suitable for training and evaluating machine learning models.• Optimized Neural Network and Gaussian Process models to efficiently predict temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure using isotope data from Antarctic ice core samples, achieving a 15% increase in accuracy.• Authored comprehensive technical reports and effectively presented data analysis results to a diverse team with varying academic backgrounds, exemplifying strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Guided a class of 30 students in mastering visualization theory by conducting detailed, interactive lab demonstrations.• Taught students to critically evaluate and interpret data visualizations by showcasing key design principles with real-world examples.• Enabled students to design and code novel visualizations in Python by providing instruction and guidance on the Vega-Altair visualization grammar.• Led 3 teams of 3 students through successful exploratory data analysis (EDA) projects via dedicated mentorship and support.• Championed the art of storytelling through data, empowering students to transform abstract datasets into insightful and engaging narratives using data visualizations.• Reviewed and assessed lab assignments, providing constructive feedback to enhance students’ proficiency in crafting appropriate visualizations for a given dataset, target audience, and data analytical question.• Delivered individualized support during office hours, adeptly breaking down complex concepts for novice learners by providing clear and detailed explanations.

Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

• Utilized R for end-to-end data processes, including data extraction, preparation, and advanced statistical analysis.• Optimized the weekly job schedule to minimize travel time between work sites using unsupervised machine learning, achieving a 30% reduction in travel time.• Defined and recommended KPIs, and created KPI dashboards.• Performed comprehensive data analyses on complex datasets to identify trends and unveil key business insights.• Informed strategic decisions by providing data-driven insights on income, expenses, and client satisfaction.• Translated the results of data analyses into key messages and delivered clear and detailed reports and presentations to leadership teams.• Designed and executed telephone and internet surveys.• Created and retrieved data from transactional and relational databases.

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

• Showcased a strong aptitude for Mathematics and Statistics by leading in-depth tutorials to reinforce lecture material and enhance students’ problem-solving skills.• Effectively transitioned from in-person to virtual tutorials during the COVID-19 lockdown, ensuring seamless learning experiences via interactive and engaging Zoom sessions.• Evaluated and graded a range of assignments, providing constructive feedback to further students’ academic growth and understanding.

Master Of Science - Ms, Data Science

• Cumulative Average: 92% • GPA: 3.9 / 4.0 • Coursework: Python Programming, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning.

Bachelor Of Science, Honours Program, Mathematics And Statistics

Activities and Societies: Contributed to the Quantitative Sciences Course Union's tutoring system• Honoured with the UBC Okanagan Medal.