James Irving Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Remote

• Enhanced data science skills for over 100 professionals by developing and delivering advanced courses in Time Series Modeling,NLP, Computer Vision, APIs, Web Scraping, and Model Deployment, increasing curriculum depth by 50%, significantly boostingengagement and satisfaction.• Optimized project management processes and increased team productivity by implementing automation tools using Monday.com.• Ensured timely delivery and high-quality content for the program by successfully managing unexpected accreditation demands,meeting all deadlines

Remote

• Achieved high Net Promoter Scores (NPS) exceeding 90% through engaging and interactive live lectures, demonstrating strong communication and pedagogical skills.• Revolutionized administrative workflow by automating tasks, resulting in a 99% reduction in student onboarding time—from 5 hours to just 2 minutes—dramatically enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.• Developed and delivered a highly acclaimed 4-week course with perfect feedback ratings, showcasing expertise in curriculum development and instructional delivery.

Remote

• Mentored and supervised over 60 students, helping them transition into successful data science careers with a high post-program employment rate, and conducted over 270 hours of live lectures to enhance student comprehension and engagement.• Spearheaded the development and implementation of the "Flex" boot camp program, refining instructional design and deliverymethods to meet diverse learning needs.• Created and maintained three student-progress-tracking Looker dashboards, providing real-time insights into student performance and facilitating timely interventions.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Achieved a flawless inspection record by ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards as the lab's public representative.• Managed and administered over 20 TBs of data storage systems, ensuring data accessibility, security, and efficient retrieval.• Reduced housing costs by 60% by overhauling mouse colony management procedures, decreasing costs from approximately $3.8k/month to $1.5k/month through strategic resource allocation and process optimization.

Baltimore, Md

• Led neuroscience research using advanced techniques such as in vivo optogenetics and electrophysiology recordings, resulting in groundbreaking insights into neural functioning.• Developed approximately 30 custom analysis scripts in Matlab, NexScript, MedPC, and Arduino, enhancing data processing capabilities and facilitating comprehensive statistical analyses.• Mentored and guided a diverse team, fostering a collaborative learning environment and achieving research excellence (1 postdoc, 2 Ph.D. students, 3 lab techs, and 3 undergraduate volunteers).• Wrote user guides on various complicated technical procedures and techniques to train lab members and collaborators.

Baltimore, Md

• Pioneered application of optogenetics with fast-scan cyclic voltammetry to discover previously unknown modulation of dopamine release via cholinergic interneurons.• Communicated research findings to audiences with varying degrees of background knowledge and familiarity in seminars and scientific posters.• Trained and mentored 4 fellows, 3 graduate students, 5 lab technicians, 6 collaborators, and 1 undergraduate volunteer on various complex procedures and techniques.• Wrote user guides on various complex technical procedures and techniques to train current and future lab members.

Baltimore, Maryland

Trained by visiting experts in aspects of developing, promoting, and acquiring venture funding for a biomedical technology company.• Wrote and presented funding proposals for venture capitalist firms for a resource-sharing/saving cloud-based software solution for universities.• Wrote a business plan, patent applications, and promotional materials.

Baltimore, Maryland

• Selected as one of four founding members for an internship with the Office of Public Affairs at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.• Trained in many aspects of university public affairs communications, relaying complex scientific material to a lay audience for both educational and promotional purposes.• Wrote press releases and interviews on university-associated research and novel findings to disseminate to inspire media coverage.

Data Science Bootcamp, Data Science

• Intensive 5-month program, approximately 50 hours per week

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: - Student Training Committee Member – Program in Neuroscience - Big Brother – Program in Neuroscience

Master Of Science (Ms), Neuroscience

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Neuroscience, 3.5

Activities and Societies: - TUNA (Tulane Neuroscience Association) - Chamber Choir