Highlights:Completion of my AI residency program with Apziva with a letter of recommendation into data science and machine learning roles.

Skills:Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistics, A/B Testing, Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Tableau, Data Visualization, Time Series Predictions, Image Classification

Goal:I graduated from the University of Calgary with a chemistry degree in 2011 and went on to work as a lab technician on various contract roles for a few years. I really enjoyed the wet chemistry tests but I also enjoyed working with the data and decided to focus on working with data. I graduated with a certification in data science from Springboard in 2021 and focused on machine learning. I did several volunteer projects focusing on gaining experience in data science. In 2024 I went into an AI residency program with Apziva gaining more hands on experience in machine learning and currently looking for data science and machine learning opportunities. My long term goal is to become an experienced data scientist.

Membership:None.

Certification:1. Machine Learning Specialization Sep 2023 Supervised machine learning (regression and classification), advanced learning algorithms, unsupervised machine learning, recommenders, reinforcement learning. 2. Python Basic Sep 2021 Covers python topics like scalar types, operators, control flow, strings, collections, iteration, modularity, objects, types and classes. 3. Data Science Career Trek Feb 2021 A 600-hour online course covering machine learning, recommendation systems, time series analysis and social network analysis in python entailing two capstone projects. 4. Python Data Analysis With NumPy And Pandas Nov 2021 Application of NumPy and Pandas to various datatypes and containers. Data analysis and cleaning techniques including joins pivots and melts. 5. Numerical Reasoning Aug 2020 Standard online assessment of numerical reasoning skills by Testdome (scored in the top 25%) 6. Verbal Reasoning Aug 2020 Standard online assessment of verbal reasoning skills by Testdome (scored in the top 25%) 7. Python Statistics Essential Training Mar 2020 An overview of using statistical methods including bootstrapping and tests of significance in python 8. H2S Training Mar 2012 A certificate for H2S (sour gas) safety and emergency training.

Honor:Alexander Rutherford Scholarship (Grade 12 honors). Griffin Bursary (Grade 12 honors).

Online Data Analyst (Freelance) 06/2023 - current
Telus Digital, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: IT
Improving the content and quality of search responses for apple product users world wide.
Completing research and evaluation tasks in a web-based environment including verifying and comparing data, rating the satisfaction of search results from various app queries and determining relevancy and accuracy of information presented according to guidelines.--
Data Administrator 01/2022 - 02/2022
SHA - 22, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: IT
Contracted to a project team performing various administrative duties such as data management, public notification and miscellaneous administration.
Responsible for collecting, organizing and analyzing data providing meaningful insights to stakeholders.--
Environmental Consultant/Hazardous Materials Technician 05/2019 - 06/2019
ASE Services, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Industry: Environmental Conservation
The role was almost identical to working at Top Quality Inspections and Consulting. I oversaw mold and asbestos abatement projects throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Developed and maintained datasets to track each project including monitoring asbestos levels.
All asbestos abatement work was carried out in strict accordance to the Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual. Air quality was monitored. I would test asbestos air concentrations around various locations of the working areas ensuring asbestos levels were safe. I was responsible for resolving any issues if working conditions were not safe. I would use microscopy to determine asbestos concentrations. I was also assigned to perform asbestos sampling from buildings to test for asbestos.--
Hazardous Materials Technician 06/2018 - 04/2019
Top Quality Inspections And Consulting, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Industry: Environmental Conservation
This role was larger than the role I took on at ASE Services. I oversaw mold and asbestos abatement projects through out Alberta while developing and maintaining datasets to track each project, including monitoring asbestos levels. In addition to what I did at ASE Services, I also conducted building inspections for hazardous materials.
Supervision of mold and asbestos abatement projects ensuring everyone on site was being safe according to the Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual. I would monitor the air quality testing asbestos concentrations in the air at various location at the work sites and take responsibility if asbestos levels were too high. As the consultant I would decide what changes need to take place to lower asbestos levels and mitigate further risks. I also conducted building inspections to check for mold, asbestos and other hazardous materials like lead and used polarized light microscopy to detect the presence of any asbestos.--
Lab Technician 11/2017 - 01/2018
Man Power, Irricana, Alberta Canada
Industry: Wholesale Fertilizer
This was a temporary employment position working in a lab performing QC tests on fertilizer product manufactured in the plant. I also contributed to various R&D projects taken on by my manager at the time.
I worked with sulfur based fertilizers with bentonite clay. There were both physical tests such as sieving, pastille or granule sizing, clay swelling, clay moisture, bulk density and friability. There were also chemical tests such as determination of sulfur composition in all fertilizer products. Statistics were implemented in this job such as the determination of SGN and UI; median and variance.--
Lab Technician 03/2017 - 05/2017
Cathedral Energy Services, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Oil and Gas
Working in a big warehouse assembling and disassembling oil and gas drill parts including batteries and transistors.
This role gave me the opportunity to expand my skill set by learning MWD mechanics and electronics. As a team of 7 people, we assembled MWD tools for oil and gas drilling. Bench tests were carried out for all assembly receiving and re-service of tools. My focus was assembling and QC testing lithium batteries and transmitters. Other tasks included disassembly of tool parts, reviewing failure reports and improving the quality of production through creating checklists that are congruent with procedures.--
Fruit Packer 04/2015 - 09/2015
Tanbex Pty Ltd, Bowen, Queensland Australia
Industry: Agriculture
Went back to Bowen Queensland to the same farm I worked at previously to earn more money for travel.
I worked in the shed processing tomatoes with 30 other backpackers. Our job was to accept good fruit or dispose it if its is bad followed by grading the fruit, packing them in boxes and fill the trucks to be shipped to retail outlets all over the country. My job on the floor was a mixture of all these roles including ripening green tomatoes by treating them in a cold room filled with ethylene gas. Often, we worked 6 days a week 15 to 17 hours a day in order to satisfy the needs of the farmer.--
Fruit Picker 02/2015 - 04/2015
Jabba Farm Contracting Pty Ltd., Mooroopna, Victoria Australia
Industry: Agriculture
I travelled to Mooroopna to work on a farm picking fruit and camping with other backpackers like myself.
Employed under contract work on Farms. Picking peaches, plums, and pears and apples in their respective seasons. The bins were filled with the fruit and the quantity of the fruit we picked determined our rate of pay. Great experience getting used to working in the hot sun.--
Construction General Laborer 10/2015 - 03/2016
HAYS, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
Industry: Construction
I worked on various construction projects contracted through HAYS. I was hired to provide assistance in cleaning and providing basic services including the use of basic tools.
Travelled all over Sydney to various construction sites. As a general laborer, I focused on cleaning up construction sites and assisting other construction workers with various tasks. These tasks included sanding, painting, drilling, cutting and traffic clearance.--
Fruit Picker 12/2014 - 01/2015
DM Jennings And Sons, Cygnet, Tazmania Australia
Industry: Agriculture
Travelled to Tasmania from the mainland and worked on a cherry farm for a month during cherry season.
Picking Strawberries for a few hours every morning. The quantity of trays filled with the fruit. The number of trays filled determined our rate of pay.--
Liquor Store Cashier 04/2014 - 07/2014
Mount Royal Liquor Depot, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Retail
I decided to travel to Australia on a holiday working visa so I worked at this liquor store for a few months to save up money for backpacking in Australia.
Till Operation and cashing out on night shifts. Greeting customers and satisfying them. Cleaning and maintenance of a presentable business for customers. Receiving shelving and facing of liquor product. Theft prevention was very demanding at this location.--
Fruit Picker 09/2014 - 12/2014
Tanbex Pty Ltd, Bowen, Queensland Australia
Industry: Agriculture
Travelled all over Australia as a backpacker and started working on various farms earning money while travelling in Australia. This was my first job in Australia.
I picked tomatoes out in the fields with a team of 13 people with no days off sometimes for a period of 3 to 4 weeks depending on the demand for labor. This job gave me the opportunity to strengthen my stamina so that I can work as long and as hard as needed with content. Our rate of pay was determined by the amount of tomatoes our team picked daily.--
Grocery Store Clerk 01/2013 - 07/2013
Calgary Co-op, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Retail
I was struggling to find work in a lab so I earned money working at my local grocery store.
Greeting and satisfying customers. As a team of people, nearly all of our time was spent unloading received groceries and distributing them on the shelves in the store. Other responsibilities included maintaining and organized dairy room and warehouse.--
Data Administrator 06/2012 - 11/2012
Kelly Services, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: various
I continued working on contracts through Kelly Services. They would assign me to various clients of theirs performing administrative duties.
Employment through Kelly Services undertaking various assignments with their clients. Administrative duties included answering phone calls, filing of purchase orders, scanning and uploading resumes onto a central data base system. I undertook various assignments through Kelly Services entering volumes of numerical data, addresses, names and into data base systems.--
Lab Technician 04/2012 - 06/2012
Kelly Services, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Oil and gas
I was looking for work in a lab to get lab technician experience and Kelly Services offered me this opportunity to work in a lab with a client of theirs. This was a temporary assignment which allowed me to gain experience working as a lab technician.
Temporary employment for a client of Kelly Services as a Lab Technician. Working under the supervision of an experienced technician. Daily objectives entailed testing for corrosion in oil and gas pipelines, metal ions using spectrometers and titrations, using dangerous solvents and sample preparation for autosampler operations. Other duties included calibration of instruments, safety checks and maintenance of a clean and organized working environment.--
Lab Technician 09/2011 - 02/2012
Agrium/Nutrien, Carseland, Alberta Canada
Industry: Wholesale Fertilizer
I was offered a 6 month contract position working in a lab performing QC tests on fertilizer product manufactured from the plant.
Daily safety checks and calibration of instruments. Very high daily workload demanding high organization. Daily routines included collecting samples from various sample points within the facility. This plant manufactured urea and ammonia fertilizer. Since the specifications of the product in demand frequently changed, QC and QA was frequently done such as quick tests. Sample preparation and operation of an autosampler was carried out to produce nitrogen release concentration curves to predict the behavior of the fertilizer in the ground. Wax titrations were included. Data entry of the results was carried out using LIMS and LIMS SQL.--
Lab Technician 05/2011 - 07/2011
ALS Laboratory Services, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Minerals
This was my first job after graduating from university. I was trained to perform various wet chemistry lab tests for water samples.
Working with a team of lab technicians performing instrumental tests on soil, waste and fresh water samples. These test included BOD, COD and TKN. ICP was used to test for metals in the water samples after acid digestion was carried out. Other tests included TSS and TDS. Soil sample preparation was also carried out including pH testing.--
Inventory Specialist 07/2010 - 11/2010
RGIS, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Retail
Part time job during school for living and education expenses.
Travelling to various retail outlets around southern Alberta. All our time was spent counting products for inventory purposes. These products included groceries, toys, clothes, and other items. In addition, a part of my role is travelling around Calgary merchandising electronic stores.--
Landscaper 07/2009 - 08/2009
Almac Landscaping, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Landscaping
Summer time job while off school for the year. Worked with a team of individuals in a small company travelling to various locations in Calgary performing landscaping services.
Travelling to various houses in Calgary performing landscaping duties for company clients. These duties included distribution of fresh soil on house yards followed by laying down saud. Building of rock walls. Building of face-brick walkways and distribution of gravel.--
Customer Services Representative 06/2008 - 08/2008
Mountain View Bowlerama, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Entertainment
Additional summertime job to pay down student debt and pay for living expenses. This was a job I could come back to since I've already done it back in 2000.
Till operation and the front desk and food counter. Cooking and cleaning to serve customers’ food and beverage orders including alcohol. Fixing broken machines when needed (5 pin and 10 pin) and keeping the bowling alley clean and presentable.--
Bartender and Dishwasher 06/2008 - 08/2008
Schooners, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Food
Part time job while off school for the year to continue paying for my living costs and education expenses.
Spent two months in the kitchen assisting the chef with making salads and organizing freezers. Main kitchen duty was washing dishes. In August, I was trained to bartend on nightshifts. At the end of each nightshift, I cashed out VLT machines and tills. The last duty of all nightshift workers was to clean bathrooms and the kitchen.--
Liquor Store Cashier 06/2006 - 04/2008
Calgary Co-op, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Liquor
Part time job during university. I took time off school and focused on working here to pay down my student loans.
Till operation including identifying minors and cashing out at the end of nightshifts. Other responsibilities included greeting and satisfying customers. Cleaning and maintenance of the liquor store including facing product. Time was spent receiving liquor orders and distributing liquor to the shelves in the store. Theft prevention and ensuring no liquor was sold to minors when closing the store on nightshifts.--
Production Line Factory Worker 05/2005 - 08/2005
Gienow Doors And Windows, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Building Products
Summer time job while off university for the year. I learned the basics of mass production of doors and windows.
Working with a team of people on the production line manufacturing steel doors for houses and businesses. Windows were also manufactured. Each person contributed to the manufacturing process including gluing, spray painting, drilling, nailing, cutting of metal and wood along with quality checks.--
Photolab Technician 07/2002 - 08/2004
Real Canadian Superstore, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Grocery
Part time job while studying in high school and in university.
Shifts were making photographs from 35mm film and digital photographs on CD’s for customers of superstore. Many orders were due in a few days upon receiving them and others in 1 hour, so prioritizing orders was necessary. A portion of time was spent troubleshooting machinery and changing the thiosulfate chemicals when the 35mm stripper was too saturated with black silver from the film.--
Customer Service Representative 07/2000 - 06/2001
Mountain View Bowlerama, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Industry: Entertainment
This was my first job (and still to this day one of my best jobs). I started working at this bowling alley shortly after I graduated junior high school.
Till operation and the front desk and food counter. Cooking and cleaning to serve customers’ food and beverage orders including alcohol. Fixing broken machines when needed (5 pin and 10 pin) and keeping the bowling alley clean and presentable.--

University of Calgary 09/2003 - 06/2011
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Chemistry
This was a four year degree program (although most people took 5 years or more due to the density of the curricula). I took longer than expected because I had to pay for my own degree. My high school scholarships were only enough to pay for my first year. Much of my work was chemistry lab experiments and writing lab reports. The later more advanced courses entailed writing your own mini-thesis, learning how to create organic and inorganic compounds in a lab setting and testing for them.

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