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As a Data Scientist within the Leidos innovation Center (LINC) I work in designing, implementing, analyzing, and managing various AI/ML projects that extend novel capabilities to state-of-the-art technical challenges in the research and development space. My work covers a wide array of data science aspects including collection, engineering, and advanced modeling related to reinforcement learning, anomaly detection, supervised/unsupervised learning, and forecasting among other AI/ML focused… Show more As a Data Scientist within the Leidos innovation Center (LINC) I work in designing, implementing, analyzing, and managing various AI/ML projects that extend novel capabilities to state-of-the-art technical challenges in the research and development space. My work covers a wide array of data science aspects including collection, engineering, and advanced modeling related to reinforcement learning, anomaly detection, supervised/unsupervised learning, and forecasting among other AI/ML focused areas. Skills and general work:- Implement standard ML libraries such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, SciKitLearn- Datamining and end-to-end project management - Implement NLP and RL libraries- Novel algorithm development; specific experience with aritificial neural networks and generative models- Data set collection and development including collection, exploration, enrichments; dimension reduction; enhancing and improving data quality; feature selection and engineering Show less

Analyzing open-source data to map and draw conclusions on insurgent activity and international force response in conflict areas in AfricaAnalyzing data to determine estimated size, locations, and patterns of terrorist activity in AfricaDeveloping a visualization of terrorist activity and insurgency in Africa through mappingCreating reports to include research on current and historic attacks, casualties, and presence of local and international forces

• Research and analysis on violent extremism in the United States and abroad• Analysis on law and policy regarding extremist activity

• Primary source analysis and report writing• Researching critical regional security issues and analyzing various complex international challenges • Please contact the Hudson Institute for further specific information as specific projects may be sensitive

• Assisting senior researchers with analytical projects in the unconventional weapons and technology department at START• Various independent research projects including hypothesis testing and risk assessment • Researching terrorist activity and the use of CBRN agents • Conducting open-source research and analyzing data to draw conclusions surrounding terrorism and extremist behavior

• supporting a project that analyzes the potential radiological and nuclear (RN) threats to the United States by non-state actors.• integrating numerous adversary behavioral models and threat assessment tools into one system in order to assess the likely deterrent and deflective effects of various policies and investments on potential RN adversaries.• conduct open source research to profile domestic and transnational criminal and extremist organizations, related to the potential… Show more • supporting a project that analyzes the potential radiological and nuclear (RN) threats to the United States by non-state actors.• integrating numerous adversary behavioral models and threat assessment tools into one system in order to assess the likely deterrent and deflective effects of various policies and investments on potential RN adversaries.• conduct open source research to profile domestic and transnational criminal and extremist organizations, related to the potential trafficking of illicit radiological and/or nuclear material in the United States. Researching specific groups, writing summaries of their activities, and identifying new or emerging patterns of behavior relevant to national security.  Show less

• Supporting the VP of legal and external affairs• Researching legislative and regulatory issues • Scheduling lobbying visits and maintaining tracking reports • Reporting on public policy hearings, meetings, and events • Monitoring congressional and administration news and events

* Worked at a drug rehab facility, mainly dealing with the psychological aspect of addiction ; * Responsible for answering phones, filing documents and welcoming new clients. ; * Actively participated and observed group sessions between various psychologists and clients. ; * Reviewed applications for new positions within the institute and participated in the evaluation of individual candidates through the interview process. ; * Interacted daily… Show more * Worked at a drug rehab facility, mainly dealing with the psychological aspect of addiction ; * Responsible for answering phones, filing documents and welcoming new clients. ; * Actively participated and observed group sessions between various psychologists and clients. ; * Reviewed applications for new positions within the institute and participated in the evaluation of individual candidates through the interview process. ; * Interacted daily with multiple psychologists asking clarification questions after observing their counseling and therapy sessions. Show less

* Volunteered at the Los Angeles crime lab at Cal State University, Los Angeles ; * Frequently interacted with toxicology technicians ; * Organized and created excel spreadsheets for toxicology reports

answering phones and dealing with greeting members of the club* Responsible for selling merchandise in the tennis pro shop ; * Served as a camp counselor for children ages 4-12 in swim and tennis instruction. ; * Participated in teaching kids art and crafts lessons.