Garey Salinas

Results-driven Senior Gas Controller transitioning to Strategy Analyst role. Over 15 years of experience in refining, chemical, and pipeline operations managing high-risk assets with a focus on safety and compliance. Expertise in control room operations, team leadership, and data analytics using Python, R, and SQL to convert complex data into actionable insights, facilitating strategic decision-making.

• Gas Turbine Default Detection

Python, Machine Learning

Built a fault-detection model for gas turbine operating data to identify potential failures before they occur. Performed feature engineering, exploratory data analysis, and model selection to improve classification reliability. Demonstrated ability to transform raw industrial signals into actionable operational insights.

• Data Mining Methods

Frequent Patterns, Clustering

Implemented frequent-pattern mining using Apriori and FP-Growth to uncover high-support itemsets and association rules from transactional data, demonstrating foundational data-mining capabilities. Applied clustering techniques to segment unlabeled data and assess cluster quality using silhouette scoring, supporting exploratory and strategic analysis workflows.

• Probability and Statistics

R, Statistics, Probability, 

Completed statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, and probability modeling exercises. Built simulations to evaluate uncertainty and risk — directly applicable to strategy roles involving forecasting and scenario analysis. 

• Algorithms

Python, Algorithm Design

Implemented classic algorithmic solutions to deepen understanding of computational efficiency and problem-solving patterns. Includes sorting algorithms, search optimization, recursion practice, and complexity analysis. Developed dynamic programming and greedy solutions to complex optimization problems. Improved algorithmic reasoning applicable to cost minimization, resource allocation, and performance strategy. 

• Loan Default Prediction (Hackathon Project)

Classification Modeling, Feature Engineering, Metrics Optimization

Built and tuned predictive models to assess loan default probability. Handled imbalanced datasets, engineered new features, and optimized model performance. Demonstrates ability to apply analytics to financial-risk and decisions support tasks.

• Customer Segmentation Project

Clustering, Behavioral Analysis, Business Insights

Segmented customer datasets to identify behavior-based clusters. Extracted insights that would support targeted strategy, marketing focus, or operational prioritization. Strong example of using data to guide business strategy.

• Alpaca Finance Lab

API Integration, Financial Data, Backtesting

Built scripts to pull and analyze financial data using the Alpaca API. Created backtests and performance metrics for trading strategies. Demonstrates ability to combine external data sources with analytics to evaluate strategic decisions.

• Event Director for Spring Festival, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Baytown, Texas, 11/01/24, Present, Directed planning and execution of the parish community festival, aligning stakeholders on scope, budget, permits, and success metrics toward an $85K fundraising target., Built and led a cross-functional committee (finance, security, entertainment, raffle/auction, food operations, logistics) with clear owners, timelines, and deliverables., Managed an integrated project plan, communications cadence, and risk log; facilitated meetings, tracked actions, and cleared blockers to hit milestones., Recruited, scheduled, and coached volunteers for setup, food service, games, raffle, and cleanup; coordinated raffle program and multi-channel promotions to drive turnout.
• Warehouse Helper, Houston Food Bank, Houston, Texas, 12/01/20, Present, Support warehouse operations by sanitizing work areas and organizing inventory to streamline picking and packing., Inspect, sort, and package food and non-food donations in line with safety and quality guidelines., Collaborate with volunteer teams to maintain efficient workflows and meet daily distribution needs.