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Latonya Smith

Middletown,CT

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Data Associate

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Boston MA
06.2024 - Current
  • Designed and created data visualizations to report and communicate train and shuttle performance metrics.
  • Conducted exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and insights in commuter destinations and expenditure, resulting in the decision to implement a new payment method.
  • Developed and implemented an automated Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process to efficiently extract, transform, and load performance data from multiple sources, increasing data report generation by 13 %.
  • Created an interactive dashboard to provide stakeholders with insights into transport issue alerts.

Data Science Research Assistant

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • Employed SQL, R, and Python to clean and preprocess large datasets exceeding 100K observations
  • Analyzed large and complex datasets using regression models, ANOVA tests, and machine learning methods such as cluster analysis, exploring relationships among people and their voting behaviors
  • Collaborated with analysts to use Python and R to analyze social media text ads through sentiment analysis to gain insights into digital advertising impact
  • Developed and delivered engaging presentations for technical and non-technical audiences, contributing to multiple publications featured on research websites and conference proceedings
  • Configured and maintained data environments on the Google Cloud Platform, leveraging services such as BigQuery for scalable and cost-effective data storage and processing

Data Science Apprentice

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Implemented a CNN computer vision algorithm in Python to detect images in advertisements, resulting in a 25% improvement in accuracy compared to baseline models
  • Executed robust ETL processes using SQL, ensuring data integrity and preparedness for analysis, reducing data processing time by 17%
  • Conducted in-depth exploratory data analysis on a dataset of political candidate campaigns exceeding 150K observations
  • Crafted Ggplot visualizations and Tableau dashboards to present data analytics results, aiding stakeholders in understanding complex insights on content targeting strategies
  • Completed 300 hours of comprehensive training in data science, analysis, programming languages (R, Python, Excel, SQL, SAS, and SPSS), and data privacy ethics

Resident Advisor

Wesleyan University Residential Life
Middletown, CT
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies, reducing policy violations among 60 residents through effective collaboration with resident advisors and the residential life team
  • Responded to emergencies, including fires, preventing escalation, and reducing the risk of injury to residents
  • Managed a series of community events, including educational workshops, resulting in heightened community engagement and positive feedback from attendees

Program Manager

Wesleyan University Resource Center
Middletown, CT
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Initiated and spearheaded a successful winter food drive for over 50 low-income students for three consecutive years
  • Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives and community members
  • Contributed to the formulation of project plans, timelines and budgets,, ensuring comprehensive and efficient project development

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
05.2024

Skills

Programming Languages:

  • Python
  • C
  • SQL
  • R

Data Analysis and Modeling:

  • Time Series Analysis
  • Advanced Statistical Modeling
  • Bayesian Networks
  • Experimental Design
  • Numpy
  • Pandas

Version Control:

  • GitHub

Data Tools:

  • API
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Colab
  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Data Visualization:

  • Ggplot2
  • Tableau

Software Engineering:

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Websites

Timeline

Summer Data Associate

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
06.2024 - Current

Data Science Apprentice

Wesleyan University
06.2023 - 07.2023

Resident Advisor

Wesleyan University Residential Life
08.2022 - 05.2024

Program Manager

Wesleyan University Resource Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Data Science Research Assistant

Wesleyan University
06.2021 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

Wesleyan University
Latonya Smith