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Irvine, Ca, Us

Architected Azure Data Factory ETL pipelines for automated and secure conversion of client data, facilitating onboarding from competing products to The Mortgage Office’s SaaS platform.Rebuilt legacy Visual Basic codebase with modern data science methods in Python, dramatically increasing the speed of conversion and migration [hours to seconds].Drove client interactions to ensure requirements for onboarding projects were accurately recorded and deliverables were met on-spec and ahead of schedule.

Irvine, California, United States

Provided expert statistical & machine learning consultation, supporting other statisticians, MDs, biologists, clinical practitioners, geneticists, public health experts and epidemiologists in both academic and private settings.Designed an ETL pipeline around DuckDB to efficiently condense large datasets, reducing storage need by over 80%.Research engagements included clinical trials, public health studies, clinical operations analysis, longitudinal biomedical studies, electronic health record (EHR) data processing and analysis, grant writing and publication support. Supported drug development research by implementing novel imputation methods drawn from domain knowledge, overcoming challenges presented by underpowered studies.Compared hierarchical Bayesian modeling to mixed effects modeling in the study of socioeconomic determinants of childhood health across California, accounting for dependence at the county, school district, and school level.Studied surgical outcomes and timelines for diabetics with nephrological comorbidities, merging massive datasets from TriNetX encompassing longitudinal electronic health records of hundreds of thousands of subjects.Taught recurring seminars on statistical methods and database management for research staff, emphasizing the importance of statistical support and building relationships across units.Built out the Center’s cloud knowledge base and architecture, leveraging AWS and Spark for big data analysis and secure storage of sensitive health data.Performed predictive modeling (linear regression, logistic regression, mixed models, survival analysis, time series, GLMs, random forest, deep learning), clustering, dimension reduction, A/B testing, NLP, and data mining using Python, R, SAS and STATA.Statistical work included exploratory data analysis, estimation and inference (incl. Bayesian methods), power and sample size analysis, significance testing, ANOVA and experimental design.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Mined, cleaned and collated datasets from the IRS, the Employment Development Department of California, and various municipalities into a single-source overview of the current state of the nonprofit sector in California. Automated data intake and refinement processes, ultimately feeding into a series of Tableau dashboards immediately deployed for novel internal research purposes by social impact researchers.Differentiated direct aid nonprofits from other 501(c)(3) organizations using k-prototypes clustering methods for mixed data.Performed survival analysis to compare longevity of direct aid nonprofits based on their self-reported Exempt Entity category designation.

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Member responsible for the acquisition, renovation, and maintenance of upscale accommodations for families, graduate students, and professionals in one of Pennsyvlania's most discerning counties.

Responsible for strategic planning and day-to-day operation of the Nittany AI Associates internship program. Led simultaneous ideation, design, and execution across a diverse project portfolio. Drove activity by identifying suitable data science methods and overseeing their implementation. Directly contributed to software development and performed code reviews.Collaborated with the Nittany AI Alliance Director and Strategic Partner Manager to source project sponsors and build relationships with potential program partners. Coordinated with other AI Alliance leaders to craft a fulsome pipeline for developing student expertise and comfort in the data science space.The Associates connects talented undergraduate students who possess an aptitude for data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with robust opportunities to sharpen their skills. The program aims to nurture student talent and train participants to embrace strategic thinking, ensuring they emerge from Penn State extraordinarily prepared to succeed as professionals and leaders.Sponsors of Associates project engagements include management consulting firms, industrial internet-of-things experts, local startups, and leaders in unmanned aerial systems. Partners consistently find contributions from Associates teams to far outweigh the cost of sponsorship while providing an exciting alternative to normal recruitment avenues.

Contracted to manage the design and pilot of the Nittany AI Associates internship program.

Responsible for auditing the performance and processes of Saint Francis University Information Technology Services, a unit responsible for IT support, network maintenance, and database management.Interviewed stakeholders, documented process flows, and analyzed historical support ticket data. Identified numerous roadblocks and built a project portfolio aimed at resolving the discovered issues. Earned support for the implementation of a Jira solution stack for help desk ticket intake, task assignment, customer feedback, project management, and knowledge sharing. Oversaw the first stages of the stack’s implementation and trained a group of IT staff in project management methodology before handing off the remaining portfolio at my contract’s conclusion.

Responsible for auditing the performance and processes of Saint Francis University Information Technology Services, a unit responsible for IT support, network maintenance, and database management.Interviewed stakeholders, documented process flows, and analyzed historical support ticket data. Identified numerous roadblocks and built a project portfolio aimed at resolving the discovered issues. Earned support for the implementation of a Jira solution stack for help desk ticket intake, task assignment, customer feedback, project management, and knowledge sharing. Oversaw the first stages of the stack’s implementation and trained a group of IT staff in project management methodology before handing off the remaining portfolio at my contract’s conclusion.

Dublin, Ireland

Served as Learning Manager at this award winning training design firm offering packaged compliance programs and custom training engagements, including embedding trainers into business operations to provide consultancy and determine project needs.Built and directed a cross-functional team including programmers, graphic designers, instructional designers, and quality control testers throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Held direct responsibilities for project management and supported projects by clearly communicating goals and potential ROI to stakeholders at all levels of client organizations. Managed software production component of all projects and collaborated with instructional and software designers to develop solutions; ensured solutions were implemented in production. Led a team dedicated to internal process improvement; worked with a team of programmers to develop and integrate streamlined work approaches into Interactive's business. Demonstrated two cost-reducing proof of concepts and subsequently reduced labor costs & production time by 50%.Coordinated with logistics staff at a major retailer to refine the business processes and training plans for Buyers, Planners, and Replenishment Managers. Embedded within the unit for three months documenting best practices and consulting experts to identify process improvement opportunities, resulting in a rejuvenated and well-received onboarding approach.Interviewed experts and influenced leaders at a Fortune 50 financial company, leading to the refinement of a 20-week residential leadership program into a 16-week blended program with 100% increased attendance.Developed a materials repository system for course work supporting the fast tracking of candidates through the internal leadership pipeline into managerial roles for a retail client, assisting their talent development team identify internal candidates for advancement.

Firefly, Inc. is a trusted consulting firm providing custom training materials to meet the diverse needs of today’s businesses.Provided consulting to client contacts and led teams of instructional designers in the development of training materials, working to achieve client specifications.Represented Interactive Services and Walmart Talent Development in review sessions with senior management, leading to project approvals.Projects included leadership training for Walmart, copyright disclosure training for Intel, sales training for Michelin, conflict resolution training for Guthy|Renker, and equipment training for Piedmont Natural Gas services.

Master'S, Data Science

Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics

Relevant coursework includes: Regression Methods; Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis; Applied Data Mining and Statistical Learning.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics

Activities and Societies: Economics Association; National Society of Leadership and SuccessMinors in Business and Labor-Employment.