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During my summer internship, I focused on data analysis and creating an interactive dashboard. My key responsibilities included:Data Analysis: Conducted comprehensive data analysis and created interactive dashboards for user insights. I utilized extensive data manipulation with dplyr and SQL queries.Database Diagrams: Taught colleagues how to create database diagrams and developed diagrams for the company's SQL databases.Interactive Dashboard Development: Set up a Shiny Server for the first time, allowing users to access data analysis through a webpage. This Shiny App dashboard featured multiple pages of data analysis, including downloadable Excel sheets, bar charts, and scatterplots.Independent Work: Worked independently, ensuring that all projects were well-documented. Created detailed instructions to facilitate future work with the tools and systems I developed.Effective Communication: Demonstrated strong communication skills through in-person meetings and email correspondence. I knew when to ask questions, clarify the meaning of data, and understand user requirements to ensure the accuracy and relevance of my work.This internship provided a valuable learning experience, allowing me to enhance my technical skills and contribute meaningfully to the company's data analysis capabilities.

Collaborated on the development of a Cube Satellite (CySat) for deployment on the International Space Station. Coordinated with fellow interns for in-person work, ensuring smooth progress on the project.Utilized GitHub and Visual Studio Code for collaborative coding and debugging.Developed Python code to decode unstructured data (Hex bits), making it readable for analysis.

Promoted to supervisor after a semester for being a fast learner and having good people skills. Thrived in a high-paced environment, training co-workers, effectively delegating tasks, and filling in where needed. Introduced process improvements that led to consistently closing ahead of schedule, increasing overall efficiency.

Facilitated effective communication and maintained schedules for each tutoring group. Established a supportive rapport with students, tailoring assistance to their unique needs. Simplified complex physics topics and processes through clear communication, resulting in all tutees passing the class.