Experience

Sturdy

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Engineer

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Utilizing Machine Learning algorithms to extract contextual "signals" from customer data Utilizing Machine Learning algorithms to extract contextual "signals" from customer data



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

  Determined feasibility and accuracy of NLP techniques to identify how to best analyze the change of political ideology over time. Utilized Python to train neural networks for feature extraction and clustering high dimensional vectors to extract major topicsDeveloped easy-to-use scripts for import of data, querying of topics, and visualization of results for domain expert to interpret, aiding in political history analysis

• Course Assistant

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Using my experience in Bayesian Statistics, I assisted a hybrid graduate course covering practical uses of Bayesian Statistical methods. I actively worked with the professor to develop effective homework assignments and help students understand course material.

• Student QA Position

  • Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Worked for CU's Office of Information Technology as a Student Quality Assurance employee to work on the Buff Portal and Online Education Application Platform. I performed manual and automated testing of frequently released new content in an Agile environment, and was responsible for ensuring the stability of services used daily by thousands of students. I've gained experience in working with others in a professional collaborative environment, as well as increased attention to detail in my work and improved technical skills in Python and Selenium. I've also created documentation for the testing frameworks being used that will be used for others in the future.



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Learning Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  I assisted a professor help students grasp the concepts of data science, and apply them to literary texts. Many students in the course were new to the field of data science, and as someone who is excited to learn more about the field, it was a rewarding challenge to learn how to most effectively assist them in their study. I was able to help students learn how to move past roadblocks, practice giving effective feedback, and improve my own people skills and patience. I assisted a professor help students grasp the concepts of data science, and apply them to literary texts. Many students in the course were new to the field of data science, and as someone who is excited to learn more about the field, it was a rewarding challenge to learn how to most effectively assist them in their study. I was able to help students learn how to move past roadblocks, practice giving effective feedback, and improve my own people skills and patience.



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Weight Room Lead

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  As a Weight Room Lead, I played an integral part of ensuring a welcoming community at the rec center. I was responsible for mentoring new staff on weight room rules and operations, and also interacted with patrons in a friendly manner when assistance was needed throughout the facility. As a Weight Room Lead, I played an integral part of ensuring a welcoming community at the rec center. I was responsible for mentoring new staff on weight room rules and operations, and also interacted with patrons in a friendly manner when assistance was needed throughout the facility.