Marjorie Grace Tidwell
Washington,DC
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
National Nuclear Security Administration
06.2024 - Current
- Developed a DeepFake for cybersecurity exercises using advanced model training techniques and a custom-created faceset to highlight the risks of unregulated AI, adapted from open-source public code.
- Analyzed the federal budget process focusing on cybersecurity priorities and funding.
- Coordinated data analysis projects within federal agency operations, enhancing project management skills.
- Collaborated with peers to research potential sites for an AI Center of Excellence, culminating in a comprehensive white paper.
- Assessed and aligned the Cyber-Budget Data Request process with Office of Management and Budget guidelines, improving data accuracy.
- Designed an intuitive dashboard for CORS, significantly enhancing the ease of tracking and managing over 40 contracts.
Research Assistant
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, American University
01.2024 - Current
- Developed a machine learning algorithm to cluster real-world Twitter data, identifying anomalies for cybersecurity threat detection.
- Developed a quadratic SVM model using universum points to mitigate the negative effects of biased data, applying Linear Algebra and Mathematical Statistics techniques (details confidential until publication).
- Conducted research on hierarchical clustering methods to reduce error rates in hard batch data clusters.
- Performed an in-depth literature review of hierarchical clustering methods, identifying research gaps and future directions.
Swim Instructor
Nations Capital Swim Club, American University
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Served as Deck Manager, overseeing parent interactions and creating tailored swim curricula to address diverse student needs, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Coached and mentored classes of up to 9 children in proper swimming techniques and positions.
- Demonstrated swimming techniques and provided in-water examples to enhance students' understanding.
- Collaborated with team members to tailor lessons to individual student needs, improving their swimming skills.
Intern
Idaho National Laboratory
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed templates to streamline the use of machine learning algorithms for creating predictive models from extensive JSON files, optimizing the process for the CYBER-CHAMP cybersecurity training consulting survey, reducing process time from several weeks to a few hours.
- Created highly customizable data visualization dashboards with Shiny, an R application, leveraging research in human perception, psychology, and color theory to meet unique visualization needs and effectively communicate progress of the Gen-Z cyber workforce initiative.
Research Assistant
Computer Science Department, American University
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted an extensive literature review of machine learning classification methods, including SVM models, KNN, Random Forest, Neural Networks, and Linear Regression.
- Employed various cross-validation methods to identify the best performing classification algorithm for binary classification of breast cancer patients, distinguishing between recurrence and remission.
- Demonstrated strong data visualization and public speaking skills in front of over 100 people during the American University Computer Science Department Capstone Presentations, using optimal visualization techniques to enhance audience understanding.
Intern
Idaho National Laboratory
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Accessed internal data sets through SQL Server, navigating the relational database to gain a deep understanding of data management and ownership processes.
- Employed advanced statistical techniques to analyze OSHA data, identifying major safety risks at INL and presenting trends to management.
- Created and maintained project plans, culminating in a poster presentation for the internship cohort on statistical analysis findings and data visualization techniques used, informed by research on human information processing.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
American University
Washington, DC12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
American University
Washington DC12.2024
Skills
- Large dataset management
- Data Visualization
- Machine Learning
- Data Governance
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Intern
National Nuclear Security Administration
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, American University
01.2024 - Current
Intern
Idaho National Laboratory
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Idaho National Laboratory
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Computer Science Department, American University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Swim Instructor
Nations Capital Swim Club, American University
08.2021 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Data Science
American University
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
American University
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