Skills, Certificates, and Awards

This is a short list of my most relevant skills and certificates for data science. Underneath each skill is a project or award that best illustrates that skill. The projects are the same as those on Projects (Home) page; some projects are listed under more than one skill.

Technical Skills

• Programming: Python, Java
  • Includes programming tools like Jupyter and Git
  • Most of the projects below demonstrate programming skills
• Relational Databases: SQL (MySQL, SQLite)
  • Poker Hand History Parser and Database
• Data Visualization: Tableau, matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly/Dash
  • Poker Visualization
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning: scikit-learn, Keras/TensorFlow, AI prompt engineering
  • Poker AI and Machine Learning Insights
• Statistical and Numerical Analysis: NumPy, SPSS, MATLAB, Octave
  • Published Social Science Research
• Data Analysis: Pandas, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Sheets, NVivo
  • Dynamic Gradebook

Research and Communication Skills

• Research Design
  • Published Social Science Research
• Writing and Communication
  • Poker AI and Machine Learning Insights
  • NCAA March Madness Pool Optimizer
  • COVID-19: What You Can Do
• Public Speaking and Project Management
  • Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award: University-level award for outstanding teaching performance
• Intellectual Curiosity, Leadership, Service, and Character
  • Boettcher Foundation Scholarship: Four-year full scholarship to any college or university in Colorado

Certificates

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate: Certifies readiness for a career in data science with a demonstrated ability to solve real-world problems

The Take-Away Message

I’m an educator and researcher transitioning to a career in data science. I’m proficient in a range of technical skills, complemented by the ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical audiences through writing, speaking, and presenting. For more about me, see my About Me page.