Megan Mascarenas
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Data-driven problem solver with expertise in both data analysis and chemistry. I earned a Master's Degree in Data Analytics and am looking to apply my skills in a hands-on environment. I aim to leverage my strong analytical skills and passion for scientific inquiry to extract impactful insights from complex datasets, guiding informed decision-making and optimizing processes. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, I excel at preparing and analyzing large, raw datasets, transforming them into actionable insights through clear and concise presentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Symetrix Corporation
- Computational chemistry research, Programming (Python), Data analysis
Data Analyst
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
01.2024 - Current
- Creating Surveys to collect data, Analyzing and visualizing data, Presenting key insights to the organizations
Data Analyst
Center of Public Safety For Women
01.2024 - Current
- Creating Surveys to collect data, Analyzing and visualizing data, Presenting key insights to the organizations
Youth Climbing Coach and Route Setter
Springs Climbing Center
01.2022 - Current
- Designing safe and challenging climbing routes for customers, Head coach of the youth competition climbing team, Responsible for gym maintenance and cleaning
Undergrad Research Assistant
University Colorado Colorado Springs
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Computational chemistry research assistant, Research focused on applications of quantum mechanics for molecular modeling simulations, Data Analysis (Acquisition, cleaning, visualizing, and presenting), Data Presentation (2018 UCCS Biochemistry symposium)
Brand Ambassador
Madrock Climbing
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Marketing and promoting company products, Educating customers about services, Maintaining positive image
Professional Rock Climber
01.2014 - 01.2017
- World Cup Gold Medalist (2015-2016)
Education
M.S. Data Analytics -
Western Governors University
B.S. Chemistry -
University Colorado Colorado Springs
Skills
- Puzzle-enthusiast
- Problem-solver
- Highly self-motivated
- Analytical Thinker
- Fast-learner
- Curious
- Punctual
- Organized
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Postgres SQL
City
Colorado Springs
State
CO
Coursework
- Data Acquisition
- Data Cleaning
- Exploratory Data Analytics
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Mining
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Mathematics
- Analytical Chemistry
- Quantum Mechanics
Current Projects
Analysis of Charge Transfer in Doped Semiconductors within a Density Functional Model, In progress
Personal Information
Title: Data Analyst
Publications
[M. Mascarenas] L. Epperson A. Morgenstern, "Gradient Bundle Analysis of Electric Field Induced Changes in Electron Charge Density", J. Phys. Chem. A, 2023, 127, 21, 4682-4694
Timeline
Data Analyst
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
01.2024 - Current
Data Analyst
Center of Public Safety For Women
01.2024 - Current
Youth Climbing Coach and Route Setter
Springs Climbing Center
01.2022 - Current
Undergrad Research Assistant
University Colorado Colorado Springs
01.2018 - 01.2020
Professional Rock Climber
01.2014 - 01.2017
Brand Ambassador
Madrock Climbing
01.2012 - 01.2018
Research Assistant
Symetrix Corporation
M.S. Data Analytics -
Western Governors University
B.S. Chemistry -
University Colorado Colorado Springs