Alexander Navarre
Milwaukee
Summary
Analytical and scientifically rigorous data scientist with a PhD in astrophysics. Expertise and experience in data handling, modeling, and visualization. Collaborative team player and data storyteller, with experience presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences. Aiming to leverage expert problem-solving and critical thinking skills to extract insights from data, communicate those insights, and use them to support business objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Postdoctoral Researcher under the astrophysics research group led by Professor Matthew Bayliss. Contributed to the research goals of the SGAS collaboration.
- Developed state-of-the-art Python code to model distorted astronomical objects.
- Performed quality assurance by testing code output across 5 different astronomical fields.
- Discovered and documented critical limitations of the code for data of specific quality.
- Authored the first official usage guide on the above-mentioned software.
- Created install and use guides for multiple research softwares for junior and future group members.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Graduate Student Researcher under the astrophysics research group led by Professor Matthew Bayliss. Completed a PhD in physics with a concentration in astrophysics. Presented work at multiple conferences domestic and abroad.
- Conducted extensive Bayesian analysis on Hubble Space Telescope Data to estimate physical properties of galaxies.
- Developed morphological models of bright galaxies to separate their light profiles from fainter objects of interest.
- Wrote over 6000 lines of custom python code to analyze spectra and images, visualizing insights with matplotlib for publications.
- Published a research paper as first author in the Astrophysical Journal.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Teaching Assistant for introductory physics lectures, labs, and discussion sections.
- Led discussion sections for 20+ students 3x per week to enhance understanding of class material and promote group problem-solving.
- Conducted laboratory classes for 30+ students on classical mechanics with physical demonstrations to teach proper scientific practices.
- Assisted lecturers by providing one-on-one student support during class.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Undergraduate Student Researcher under the astrophysics research groups led by Professors Jeffrey Filippini and Joaquin Vieira. Aided in many smaller research tasks across a variety of subjects.
- Designed and created jigs for building and testing a balloon-borne telescope on the SPIDER 2 project.
- Aided in the physical monitoring of the telescope during cryogenic tests.
- Analyzed 100+ astronomical fields for evidence of newly discovered, gravitationally-lensed quasars.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2018
Skills
- Python
- Numpy
- Scipy
- Matplotlib
- Pandas
- Scikit-Learn
- Folium
- Seaborn
- Plotly
- Beautiful Soup
- Pygame
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Statistical Distributions
- Evaluation Metrics
- Algorithms
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Probability Theory
- Data Handling
- SQL
- Tableau Prep
- Pandas DataFrames
- Machine Learning
- Linear Models
- Unsupervised Models
- Data Visualization
- Matplotlib Visualizations
- Tableau Dashboards
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing
- Scientific Writing
- Linux OS and Command Line Use
- Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Thermal Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Special Relativity
- General Relativity
- Astrophysics
- Soft Skills
- Communication
- Curiosity
- Storytelling
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Team Mindset
Certification
Data Science Professional Certificate, IBM Data Science via Coursera, 01/01/24, FL25WXZTQ58N
Publications
- First Author, Resolving Clumpy vs. Extended Lyɑ In Strongly-Lensed, High-Redshift Lyɑ Emitters, The Astrophysical Journal, Alexander Navarre et al 2024 ApJ 962 175
- Co-Author, Kim et al. 2022, 2023, Owens et al. 2023, Walker et al. 2023, Sharon et al. 2022
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Cincinnati
05.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Cincinnati
10.2019 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Cincinnati
08.2018 - 01.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
01.2015 - 05.2018
Ph.D. - Physics
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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