Tanner Brault
Riverton,CT
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Have an interest in gaining more experience and applying data science techniques to more real-world applications. Highly adaptable and dedicated to finding optimal results for given specifications. Able to work efficiently individually or as part of a team. Always interested in gaining additional knowledge and finding the most up to date and cutting-edge techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Regional School District 10
08.2022 - Current
- Managed 20+ emails a day collaborating between parents and school staff to achieve student goals.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Graduate Research Assistant
Purdue University Department of Biochemistry
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Use of bioinformatics/Data science techniques for analyzing genomic sequencing data and predictive modeling.
- Managed/took over 4 projects.
- Spectroscopy analysis of nucleic acids, HPLC method development, and ion exchange chromatography.
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
Research Assistant
Dr. Sarah Maurer’s lab
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Preformed over 100 different experiments and took complete notes leading to publishable findings
- The use of spectroscopy for the analysis of nucleic acids, HPLC method development, and ion exchange chromatography.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
REU student
Georgia Institute of Technology
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Formulating a research plan with reasonable goals for the duration of the program, submitting order requests for chemicals and reagents needed, setting up proper waste containers for said chemicals, assisting in the setup of a Cary 3500 spectrophotometer, and using spectroscopy and melting curves for the analysis of nucleic acids.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
Education
Master's Degree of Science - Data Science
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Biochemistry
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2020
Associate's Degree - General Engineering
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT05.2018
Skills
- C
- Python
- Java
- R (most experience)
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Modeling both supervised and unsupervised
- Biochemistry
- Ion Exchange/Gas Chromatography
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Spectrophotometric analysis of nucleic acids using UV-Vis
- HPLC method development and LC/MS
- IR spectroscopy and Fluorometry
- Use of NMR for determination of simple compound structure
- Qualitative Research
- Mentoring abilities
- Leadership Qualities
Timeline
Tutor
Regional School District 10
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Purdue University Department of Biochemistry
09.2020 - 08.2021
REU student
Georgia Institute of Technology
05.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Dr. Sarah Maurer’s lab
01.2019 - 05.2020
Master's Degree of Science - Data Science
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree - Biochemistry
Central Connecticut State University
Associate's Degree - General Engineering
Tunxis Community College
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