My background does not stem from the founding fathers of STEM, but rather from an amalgamation of founders. I have been influenced from artists such as Simone Forti, Hilma af Klint, and Josef Albers; from scholars such as Kimberlé Crenshaw and Jan E. Stets; to the methodologies of data scientists Yann LeCun and Arthur Spirling. The topic of data science possesses such duende that it fills my vested interest to continue learning, even beyond that of education. Below you can find a concise summary of my experiences. I strive to take a chance on opportunities that come my way.
NOTE: This website is a work in progress. My goal is to independently complete my website by August 2022.
Resume
Education
| September 2021 - June 2023 | New York University: Master’s in Data Science Related Course Work: • Probability & Statistics, Optimization & Computational Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Computational and Cognitive Modeling, Big Data |
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| September 2014 – June 2018 | University of California, Riverside: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Studio Art Related Course Work: • Python Part I-III; Data Structures in JavaScript; Introduction to Programming C++ |
Skills
| Python (Dask, Spark, Matplotlib, Plotly, Scipy, Scikit-learn, Numpy, Pandas) , Consfusion Matrix, Linear Regression, K-Means Clustering, Correlation Matrices, PCA, SQL, Microsoft (Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Minitab, Outlook, SPSS, ATLAS.ti, STATA, Adobe Photoshop, Survey Monkey, Adobe Premiere Pro |
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Data Experience
| July 2022 - Present | Diane von Fürstenberg - New York, New York Data Scientist Lead Developer (Python, HPC, Plotly, Machine Learning, Timeseries) • Forecasting optimal price points and sales for regular and irregular patterns using big data techniques and machine learning algorithms • Collaborate with Beijing data analytics team for insights on compnay needs • Provide actionable data analysis such as forecasting the effect of a marketing campaign, optimizing inventory, and recommending price points that bring in the most revenue |
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| June 2022 - Present | Sheldon.studio - New York, New York Data Visualization Developer (Python, Javascript, HTML) • Drive climate awareness and action by collecting, processing data, and generating a visualization of future warming for every town in the U.S using Javascript D3, CSS, and HTML |
| January 2017 - June 2019 | University of California, Riverside: Department of Sociology Research Lab Assistant (SPSS, Survey Monkey, Excel) • Utilized third party data sources to run and interpret statistical significance reports through SPSS, leading to identification of potential Type I and Type II errors amongst variables • Composed questionnaire using SurveyMonkey, collecting and analyzing quantitative survey results (n=555) from college students • Documented, drafted, and edited literature review via Microsoft Word in preparation for publication |
| October 2016 – June 2017 | University of California, Riverside: Department of Sociology Research Lab Assistant (ATLAS.ti , Microsoft Word, Excel) • Identified patterns through coding of qualitative data (7 manuscripts) via ATLAS.ti • Synthesized qualitative data to eliminate potential bias and to approbate potential explanations to coded data in support of a Ph.D. student and in collaboration with peer • Utilized visuals to provide frequency reports to suggest recommendations of qualitative data |
Achievements
| June 2020 | Independent Research Project ( In Progress for Publication ) • Grindal, Matthew; Kushida, Melanie; Nieri, Tanya; Rodriguez-Trujillo, Jennifer. Resources, Identity Verification, and Self- Esteem: A Consideration of Social Identities. University of California, Riverside, (In Progress, 2020). |
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| July 2018 | University of Michigan, Fellowship • Course Completion in the Following Areas: Introduction to Survey Methodology, Introduction to Survey Sampling, Questionnaire Design Short Course, Introduction to Data Collection Methods |
Studio Art
Skills
| Wood Working & Sculpture Making (belt sander, nail gun, table saw), Artist Assistant (mounting, label making, lettering, framing photographs, art handling, assembling sculptures), Photo Editing (Adobe Photoshop), Painting (Acrylic, Oils, Watercolors), Drawing (Graphite, Charcoal) |
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| August 2018 - September 2018 | University of California, Riverside: ARTS Museum, Riverside, CA Artist Assistant • Mounting art work labels, pasting vinyl lettering and informational scripts onto walls • Assembling, preparing, and producing items needed for gallery installations |
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| February 2018 – August 2018 | University of California, Riverside: Studio Art Lab Technician • Troubleshooting issues that arise from projects and providing adequate solutions • Providing one-on-one instructional lessons on how to use power tools |
Exhibitions
| June 2018 | Exhibition: "It is what it is" at Culver Center for the Arts (Riverside, California) |
| May 2018 | Exhibition: "Origins" at Phyllis Gill Gallery (Riverside, California) |
| February 2018 | Exhibition: "Halftime Show" at Phyllis Gill Gallery (Riverside, California) |