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Taylor Gorkos

Taylor Gorkos

Santa Cruz,CA

Summary

I am an independent and versatile individual actively seeking opportunities to apply my multifaceted experience in data analysis and visualization. My extensive customer-service background has honed my interpersonal skills, making me an effective communicator and problem-solver. I bring an ambitious, creative personality and a dedicated work ethic to any environment. I am well-versed in various statistical analysis and data interpretation methods. Offering 2+ years of experience collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid and meaningful conclusions. Proficient in Python, R, and MATLAB paired with first-rate report writing abilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Intern

UC Santa Cruz - Professor Raja GuhaThakurta
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
  • Selected research tools and methods to access and analyze required data.
  • Completed research, compiled data, and produced timely reports.
  • Visualized research findings through data tables, graphs and presentations.
  • Assisted with preparing project-related reports and presentations.

Undergraduate Mentee

Dr. Geoff Mathews
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Weekly mentorship sessions utilizing Gaia Archive data to enhance Python skills.
  • Participated in project-related workshops and presentations.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Set and developed efficient solutions for data-relevant goals, gaining expertise in efficient programming problem-solving and astronomical data analysis.
  • Gained experimental experience with data visualization toolkits.

Education

B.S. in Earth Science - Planetary Science

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Data Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Science Research Methods
  • Model Development
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Python - 2 years
  • MATLAB - 2 years
  • R Studio - 1 year

Attributes

  • Positive Demeanor: Strong focus on maintaining a positive attitude and healthy habits.
  • Effective Communication: Articulate and intelligent communicator with adaptability for different communication styles.
  • Honest and Reliable: Trustworthy, capable of handling complex and sensitive tasks with a strong sense of ethics.
  • Enthusiastic: Recognize the impact of positive interactions on any experience.

Coursework

  • Introduction to Scientific Programming: Introduction to programming for Earth and environmental scientists. Develops useful Python skills for prospective scientists and data analysts.
  • Geophysical Data Science: Introduction to coding through fitting and modeling data. General linear models and spectral analysis introduced with applications to environmental and geophysical data. Develops extensive understanding of MATLAB tools.
  • Statistics and Data Analysis in the Geosciences: Project-based introduction to analytical methods, such as univariate and multivariate statistics, cluster analysis and ordination, and maximum likelihood estimation, using a conceptual approach. Introduction to analysis and programming using the R software package.

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Intern

UC Santa Cruz - Professor Raja GuhaThakurta
06.2021 - 09.2021

Undergraduate Mentee

Dr. Geoff Mathews
11.2020 - 06.2021

B.S. in Earth Science - Planetary Science

University of California, Santa Cruz
Taylor Gorkos