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New York, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As a student at Boston University I am refining my skills as a programmer while learning valuable tools for data analysis.The professional mentoring offered by Boston University's staff is improving my analytical thinking while encouraging creativity and originality to tackling new problems.I am learning critical skills to data mining, data analysis, and machine learning.I'm also involved in several projects to help build my portfolio and improve my skills.

Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

As a research assistant at Fairfield University, I cleaned and analyzed eye-tracking data and developed a velocity-based algorithm to discover fixations and saccades in our data. I taught myself analytical techniques and collaborated with my professor and another student to observe the effect of stress on memorization capabilities.Key Achievements:- Conducted independent research on the effectiveness of functional near‑infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in detecting trust levels in… Show more As a research assistant at Fairfield University, I cleaned and analyzed eye-tracking data and developed a velocity-based algorithm to discover fixations and saccades in our data. I taught myself analytical techniques and collaborated with my professor and another student to observe the effect of stress on memorization capabilities.Key Achievements:- Conducted independent research on the effectiveness of functional near‑infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in detecting trust levels in humans, exploring existing literature and experimental studies to understand the current state of this field.- Applied machine learning techniques to analyze oxygenation patterns in the human brain measured by fNIRS, utilizing statistical models and algorithms to interpret complex data and draw insights into cognitive processes related to trust perception.- Communicated objectives, methodologies, and research findings facilitating understanding of our outcomes. Show less

New York, New York, United States

As a software consultant at Social Change I taught myself JavaScript and researched necessary compliance to deploy an app in America.I prioritized data privacy for both our company and our users.I familiarized myself with the scaling options offered by AWS and advised the company on how to properly scale their company for their predicted user base.Key Achievements:- Led an initiative to fortify the application's middleware against XSS‑based attacks, leveraging innovative… Show more As a software consultant at Social Change I taught myself JavaScript and researched necessary compliance to deploy an app in America.I prioritized data privacy for both our company and our users.I familiarized myself with the scaling options offered by AWS and advised the company on how to properly scale their company for their predicted user base.Key Achievements:- Led an initiative to fortify the application's middleware against XSS‑based attacks, leveraging innovative approaches and conducted research to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the Node.js codebase.- Ensured compliance with PCI‑DSS standards and industry best practices by researching and verifying adherence to security protocols.- Devised a strategic scaling plan for server infrastructure, blending innovative approaches and leveraging research on Horizontal and Diagonal Scaling methodologies to optimize performance and accommodate future growth. Show less

New York, New York, United States

As a Branch Service Associate at UBS, I improved my skills with Microsoft Office, notably Teams and Excel and adapted to the new software that I needed to use.I prioritized data privacy and adhered to strict security protocols.I improved my communications skills with my team members to ensure productivity and efficiency while maintaining a strong team morale.Key Achievements:- Ensured operational efficiency by including updated spreadsheets and overseeing stock controls with… Show more As a Branch Service Associate at UBS, I improved my skills with Microsoft Office, notably Teams and Excel and adapted to the new software that I needed to use.I prioritized data privacy and adhered to strict security protocols.I improved my communications skills with my team members to ensure productivity and efficiency while maintaining a strong team morale.Key Achievements:- Ensured operational efficiency by including updated spreadsheets and overseeing stock controls with precision and timeliness, enabling supervisors to make informed decisions and meet deadlines.- Exhibited commitment to maintaining client confidentiality in a remote work environment, demonstrating adeptness in executing responsibilities while upholding strict privacy standards.- Cultivated a culture of seamless communication and collaboration within the team, fostering an environment conducive to productivity and synergy, resulting in high‑quality outputs delivered to supervisors, facilitating their decision‑making process and workflow efficiency. Show less

Master'S Degree, Applied Data Analytics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Pi Mu Epsilon, Vice President and Co-founder of Computer Science Society, Rock Climbing Club

High School Diploma