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I am a data science professional with a PhD in optimization and mathematics, bringing deep theoretical expertise across multiple disciplines to develop effective business intelligence and predictive analytics solutions.
I am uniquely positioned to solve complex problems by combining mathematical foundations with practical implementation experience in SQL, Python, and dashboards. I translate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders through data visualizations while rapidly mastering new technologies in business intelligence platforms, data warehousing, and visualization tools.
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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German
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Work Experience
Data Analyst II, Contractor at Clayton Homes
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Engineered SQL queries in an EDW architecture, reducing data loading and dashboard processing times. Designed comprehensive dashboards in Tableau to automate daily reporting tasks, eliminating a manual daily task for business partners. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions, streamlining and enhancing decision-making processes.
Data Science & Optimization Engineer I at ORTEC
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Developed mathematical optimization models across logistics, energy, and manufacturing sectors, delivering operational improvements with multi-million dollar impacts. Created original algorithm for global petrochemical shipping calculations enabling near real-time decisions for billion-dollar asset portfolios in transport and contract decision-making, generating millions in potential profit. Built interactive dashboards for wind farm scheduling, pipeline optimization, and production planning that delivered feasible schedules with built-in buffer capacity. Worked in an Agile environment with Git, JIRA, and Azure DevOps, rapidly adapting to client needs through iterative development with cross-functional teams.
Research Data Scientist at U.S. Dept. of Energy, and University of Tennessee
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Developed modeling, analysis, and data techniques in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy at Y-12 National Security Complex and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Communicated complex technical concepts to stakeholders with varying expertise levels, project roles. Developed an original Partially Observable Markov Decision Process (POMDP) model for machine health optimization in additive manufacturing, improving part quality and maintenance efficiency. Implemented machine learning, reinforcement learning, and statistical modeling in Python to analyze large unstructured and limited datasets for predictive analytics and data science applications.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy at University of Tennessee, Knoxville
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023Master of Science at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Science at Berry College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Qualifications
DP-900 - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025DeepLearning.AI Deep Learning Specialization
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025CompTIA A+ Certification in IT
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment
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