Latonya Smith
Middletown,CT
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Data Associate
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
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
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
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
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
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, CT05.2024
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