With ten years at the intersection of Computer Science, Sociology, and Public Health, I bring a unique interdisciplinary lens to data science. Skilled in Python, SQL, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hadoop, I specialize in machine learning, data processing, and integrating hardware with software to boost cross-functional projects. My GitHub showcases socially impactful projects, and my Medium articles simplify intricate tech concepts for diverse readers. I am dedicated to using my expertise for social improvement and tackling real-world challenges effectively.
- Authored more than 20 comprehensive articles on pivotal topics within data science, machine learning, and data engineering, achieving a consistent monthly readership exceeding 3K views.
- Contributed an article to the LatinXinAI publication detailing the process of training and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs), emphasizing advanced techniques such as transfer learning, attention mechanisms, and regularization.
- Developed and executed long-term research strategies, culminating in the successful procurement of a Google Research Grant valued at approximately $60K in 2023.
- Defined, developed, and assessed the data structures and experimental frameworks essential for building innovative natural language processing (NLP) models.
- Utilized Python to collect and analyze more than 15 million social media data points through various APIs, with the objective of identifying cyberbullying and hate speech.
Programming Languages: Python, SQL, R, C#, Java, Bash, HTML
Data Science & Machine Learning Tools: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Apache Airflow, Apache Hadoop Ecosystem (HBase, Phoenix, Hive, Impala, Spark)
Data Analysis Techniques: Unsupervised Learning (K-Means, Clustering, PCA), Supervised Learning (Linear & Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest, Naïve Bayes, K-NN, XGBoost)
Visualization Tools: Shiny, Tableau, Power BI
Database Management Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, MongoDB
Cloud Computing Services: AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks
DevOps Tools: Docker, Git, MLflow
· Margaret H. Hamilton High Achievement Award (2023): Awarded for being the top academic performer in the MS program across all computer science degrees at Loyola University, based on GPA.
· Gates Millennium Scholar (2013): Selected as one of 1000 scholars nationwide to be honored with this prestigious scholarship.