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Josh Lapierre
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Josh Lapierre

Data Scientist
Englewood,CO

Work History

AI / LLM Project Contributor

DeNOVO
01.2026 - 04.2026
  • Implemented LLM workflows utilizing prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to automate document summarization and response structuring.
  • Supported development of locally hosted large language model (LLM) solution for RFI summarization and response generation.
  • Assisted with dataset preparation, document parsing, and prompt structuring to align outputs with organizational standards.
  • Collaborated with backend and data science teams in an agile, research-focused development environment.

Data Science Project Contributor

Orion Labs
01.2026 - 04.2026
  • Facilitated preprocessing and feature engineering of large-scale observational datasets to improve model accuracy and insight generation.
  • Developed analytical pipelines and exploratory models to identify patterns and risk indicators.
  • Contributed to traffic safety initiatives by implementing data-driven analytics and machine learning workflows to enhance safety measures.
  • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to streamline workflows using git-based version control and containerization for efficient project delivery.

Undergraduate Data Science Researcher

SDA TAP Lab / Space Operations Command (SpOC)
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Developed benchmark datasets for evaluating machine learning models in space object classification and anomaly detection.
  • Automated workflows for data labeling, preprocessing, validation, and storage of satellite maneuver and launch datasets using Python and Orekit, streamlining data management.
  • Executed data wrangling and feature engineering techniques to improve consistency and accuracy across multi-source datasets.
  • Developed common task framework for uncorrelated track processing, enhancing efficiency in space domain awareness research.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document methodologies and support reproducible mission-aligned outcomes.

HVAC Service Technician

Long Building Technologies
Littleton, CO
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
  • Installed Multiple Roof-Top Units, Boilers, Heat Exchangers, and AC units for various buildings in the Denver-Metro area.
  • Provided troubleshooting on Boilers, Chillers, Roof-Top Units (RTU’s), Variable-Air-Volume boxes, Fan-Power Boxes, Condensing Units, Unit Heaters, Exhaust Fans, Air-Handling Units, and other equipment.
  • Serviced multiple condensing units for over 450 clients in the Denver-Metro/Colorado Springs area during Summer of 2022

Firearms Specialist

Cabela's
Lone Tree, CO
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Sold Firearms at the Cabela's Gun Counter
  • Responsible for maintaining a complete, thorough and accurate firearms inventory for the retail location to include the acquisition and disposition of firearms within federal legal requirements.
  • Informed customers on proper firearm safety and responsibility during highest firearm sales in History

Aviation Ordnance Technician (MOS 6541)

United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 03.2019
  • Supervised munitions handling, testing, inspection, and accountability operations, ensuring strict compliance with DoD safety and security standards.
  • Maintained operational responsibility for airborne armament systems while holding an active Secret security clearance.
  • Applied risk management and attention-to-detail principles, maintaining equipment integrity and ensuring personnel safety during time-sensitive missions.
  • Security Clearance: Active Secret (2016-2019) | Eligible for Reinstatement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Data Science and Machine Learning

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2023 - 05.2026

Skills

  • Machine learning frameworks
  • Predictive modeling techniques
  • Feature engineering strategies
  • Model evaluation methods
  • LLM pipelines and integration
  • Data processing workflows
  • ETL and data wrangling
  • Python and Java
  • SQL and R
  • PostgreSQL and relational databases
  • Data visualization with Tableau and PowerBI
  • Statistical modeling techniques
  • AWS (EC2) and Docker
  • Version control with Git
  • CI/CD practices
  • Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • VS Code and GitLab usage

Willing To Travel

True

Websites

Prior Security Clearance

True

Personal Information

Available: Available Immediately

Selected Projects

  • Ballistics Explorer, Python, Streamlit, Designed and implemented an end-to-end physics-based simulation application modeling projectile motion, drag, wind drift, time of flight, and energy retention.
  • Satellite Population & Orbital Characteristics Analysis, Tableau, SQL, Analyzed global satellite population data to examine orbital regimes, altitude distributions (perigee/apogee), inclination categories, and launch trends.
  • Hospital Appointment Management System, PostgreSQL, Python, VS, Designed and implemented a normalized relational database system with stored procedures to support scheduling, reporting, and data integrity.
  • NHANES Data Classification, R, Applied decision tree, random forest, and k-nearest neighbor models to classify sleep disorder outcomes using public health datasets.
  • Console Game Hub, Agile Team Project, Collaborated in an Agile development environment to build a console-based game management platform.
  • Cloud Computing, Terraform, AWS, Deployed containerized applications and development environments using Docker and AWS EC2 infrastructure.

Timeline

AI / LLM Project Contributor

DeNOVO
01.2026 - 04.2026

Data Science Project Contributor

Orion Labs
01.2026 - 04.2026

Undergraduate Data Science Researcher

SDA TAP Lab / Space Operations Command (SpOC)
08.2025 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Data Science and Machine Learning

Metropolitan State University of Denver
06.2023 - 05.2026

HVAC Service Technician

Long Building Technologies
01.2021 - 06.2023

Firearms Specialist

Cabela's
05.2019 - 11.2021

Aviation Ordnance Technician (MOS 6541)

United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 03.2019

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Machine Learning / Data Science Project ContributorAI / LLM Project ContributorUndergraduate Data Science ResearcherAviation Ordnance Technician (MOS 6541)

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Englewood, CO, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$60000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany Culture
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