Abisai Labra
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in technical skills and a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth within the technology sector. Exceptional ability to quickly grasp new concepts and effectively apply troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex technical issues. Eager to leverage and enhance diagnostic and repair skills in a Data Scientist/Analyst role, contributing to innovative solutions and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about utilizing analytical expertise to drive impactful results in a collaborative environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Student Technician
Carnegie Mellon Network Operations
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the operations of over 50 data closet servers across on and off campus facilities.
- Completed over 100 successful network activations that allowed for campus projects to be completed and progressed in a timely manner.
- Worked with tools such as Wireshark, Cisco CLI, CMU’s CANDO and network monitoring software to analyze performance.
- Configured and updated network devices such as routers, switches, and access points under supervision.
- Assisted in troubleshooting network issues, including connectivity problems, latency, and hardware failures.
Data Science Intern
Headstrait Labs
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Cleaned, transformed, and analyzed large complex medical sensor datasets in Python, applying relevant libraries and frameworks when apporpiate, to uncover actionable insights that supported decision-making.
- Developed interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau / Power BI / matplotlib / ggplot2 to effectively communicate trends and patterns to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Automated data processing workflows in SQL and R using machine learning methods, reducing manual reporting time by 37.5% and improving accuracy.
- Designed clear and compelling visual narratives that simplified the interpretation of high-dimensional data for executives and project teams.
Software Engineer Intern
Highmark Health
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed and optimized customer databases for the MLOPS teams using machine learning applications improving performance by 30%.
- Contributed to establishment of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, automating software release process using languages such as Python, C, and appropriate libraries.
- Assisted in debugging and troubleshooting software issues, reducing system errors by 22%.
- Performed thorough code reviews to identify potential errors or inconsistencies within the software application.
- Worked with Agile methodologies, participating in stand-ups, sprint planning, and team discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Decision Science
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2026
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Edinburg North High School
Edinburg, TX05.2021
Skills
- Python
- R / R studio
- SQL
- Java
- C
- HTML
- Microsoft Office
- Game Theory
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Fluent)
- Portuguese (Basic)
Activities
Philanthropy Head, Alpha Kappa Psi
Raised $1,500 for a scholarship candidate in the Pittsburgh area utilizing email outreach & fundraising events. Selected from a pool of 90+ undergraduate students after completing a multi-round interview process. Attended biweekly meetings & workshops to conduct mock interviews, improve networking, and refine resume
Timeline
Data Science Intern
Headstrait Labs
05.2025 - 08.2025
Software Engineer Intern
Highmark Health
05.2024 - 07.2024
Lead Student Technician
Carnegie Mellon Network Operations
03.2023 - Current
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Edinburg North High School
Bachelor of Science - Decision Science
Carnegie Mellon University