Sadaf Sadegh Vaziri
Irvine,CA
Summary
A former NCAA Division I tennis player on a full-ride scholarship, I bring the same discipline and analytical mindset from the court to data science. With a bachelor's degree in biology and a strong foundation in research and problem-solving, I am now pursuing a master's in data science to leverage data-driven insights for impactful decision-making. My background blends teamwork, strategy, and technical expertise, making me a versatile and driven candidate in the field of data analytics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Science Intern
InfoMagnus
Huntington Beach, CA
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Processed and analyzed large datasets of 10,000+ records, improving data accuracy by 15% through advanced cleaning techniques
- Developed and implemented a machine learning model to predict customer churn with 85% accuracy, reducing churn by 20%
- Utilized statistical analysis and time-series data to build a predictive maintenance model, reducing equipment downtime by 30%
Tennis Head Coach
Laguna Beach Tennis Academy
Laguna Beach, CA
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed training programs that improved individual performance metrics by 20%
- Managed events with 300+ participants, showcasing organizational and problem-solving skills
- Mentored athletes in strategic thinking and mental preparation
Bioinformatics Lab Intern
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed and optimized bioinformatics pipelines, reducing processing time by 30% and increasing productivity
- Collaborated with researchers to analyze genetic data and generate actionable insights for academic publications
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
Huntington Beach, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted data entry and inventory analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Assisted in medication compounding and patient consultations, demonstrating attention to detail and client-focused problem-solving
Education
Master of Applied Data Science -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology & Physiology, Minor in Chemistry
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2022
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- R
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Visualization
- Machine Learning
- Predictive Modeling
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Cleaning
- Data Exploration
- Business Insights
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Principal component analysis
- Time series analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Creativity
- Feature engineering
- Linear regression
- SQL databases
Leadership And Extracurricular Activities
- Team Captain, CSULB Tennis Team, 08/17, 05/21, Led team to regional championships in 2020, fostering collaboration and strategic planning.
- Tournament Director, Laguna Beach Tennis Academy, 05/21, 01/24, Managed logistics for large-scale tournaments, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
Languages
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Projects
Predicting the 2024 Presidential Elections by State; Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Data Science. This project aimed to predict the results of the 2024 presidential election on a state-by-state basis, leveraging historical election data spanning from 1976 to 2020.
Walmart Sales Forecasting Project. Development of predictive models to forecast Walmart’s retail sales using machine learning and time series techniques.
Calling Out from Work: Patterns of Absence Hours at a Brazilian Courier Workplace. Predicting higher-than-normal absenteeism from work in a Brazilian courier company using a variety of supervised and unsupervised machine learning models
Timeline
Data Science Intern
InfoMagnus
03.2024 - 04.2024
Bioinformatics Lab Intern
California State University, Long Beach
09.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2021 - 12.2021
Tennis Head Coach
Laguna Beach Tennis Academy
05.2021 - 01.2024
Master of Applied Data Science -
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology & Physiology, Minor in Chemistry
California State University, Long Beach
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