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Skills:SQL, Python, R, Microsoft SQL Server, BigQuery, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, ETL, Tableau, DBeaver, R Programming, AWS, Azure

Data Intern 07/2024 - current
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, MA United States
Designed and created data visualizations to report and communicate train and shuttle performance metrics. Conducted exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and insights in commuter destinations and expenditure, resulting in the decision to implement a new payment method. Developed and implemented an automated Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process to efficiently extract, transform, and load performance data from multiple sources, increasing data report generation by 13 %. Created an interactive dashboard to provide stakeholders with insights into transport issue alerts.
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Data Science Apprentice 07/2023 - 08/2023
Wesleyan University, , United States
Implemented a CNN computer vision algorithm in Python to detect images in advertisements, resulting in a 25% improvement in accuracy compared to baseline models. Executed robust ETL processes using SQL, ensuring data integrity and preparedness for analysis, reducing data processing time by 17%. Conducted in-depth exploratory data analysis on a dataset of political candidate campaigns exceeding 150K observations. Crafted Ggplot visualizations and Tableau dashboards to present data analytics results, aiding stakeholders in understanding complex insights on content targeting strategies.
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Data Science Research Assistant 06/2021 - 05/2024
Wesleyan University, , United States
Employed SQL, R, and Python to clean and preprocess large datasets exceeding 100K observations. Analyzed large and complex datasets using regression models, ANOVA tests, and machine learning methods such as cluster analysis, exploring relationships among people and their voting behaviors. Collaborated with analysts to use Python and R to analyze social media text ads through sentiment analysis to gain insights into digital advertising impact.
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Wesleyan University 08/2020 - 05/2024
Middletown, CT, United States
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Computer Science
Minor:Data Science
Courses included Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Consulting, SQL and Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis and Pattern Discovery and Software Engineering

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