I am a Data Scientist & Strategist

15+ yrs Combined Domain Expertise in: Digital Marketing // FinTech // SaaS // Product

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About

With over 15 years of experience transforming complex problems into impactful solutions, my expertise lies in bridging the gap between data and strategy, enabling organizations to make confident, data-driven decisions.

From designing predictive models and advanced data visualizations to building comprehensive analytics ecosystems and defining KPIs, I excel in translating data into actionable insights. Whether implementing machine learning solutions, conducting exploratory analyses, or crafting dynamic dashboards, I thrive on turning raw data into strategic opportunities.

Collaboration and leadership are at the heart of my approach. I've led cross-functional teams, guided executives through data strategy development, and architected solutions that empower organizations to achieve measurable success. My technical skills in Python, SQL, Analytics and advanced BI tools are matched by my ability to align data initiatives with organizational goals.

Languages

Python

Advanced Proficiency

SQL

Advanced Proficiency

CSS

Intermediate Proficiency

Javascript

Elementary Proficiency

HTML

Advanced Proficiency

Japanese

Intermediate Proficiency

Notable Skills

    • Seaborn, Matplotlib, SciPy, Numpy, Pandas

    • Scikit-Learn

    • Advanced EDA & Visualization (Violin plots, linear regression, box plots, histograms, networks, etc)

    • Google Colab, Jupyter Notebooks

    • TensorFlow, Keras

    • Machine Learning

      • ANN, CNN, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Time Series, Linear and Logisitic Regression, kNN, PCA, t-SNE, and Clustering

    • Deep Learning

    • Recommendation Systems

    • KPI Creation/Analysis

    • A/B Testing

    • Customer Retention & Acquisition Analysis

    • Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Analysis

    • Dashboard Creation/Maintenance

    • Reporting and Dissemination of Data

    • Communicating Complex Data to Executive Stakeholders and Cross-functional Teams for Action

    • JIRA, Confluence, Workfront, ASANA

    • Google Tag Manager (GTM)

    • Google Analytics (Universal & GA4)

    • Google Optimize (A/B Testing)

    • Jupyter Notebooks

    • Google Colab

    • Miro & Mural

    • Zeplin

    • Mode Analytics

    • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

    • Google AdWords

    • Excel

    • SPSS

    • Figma, Invision

    • Braze

    • Hightouch

    • mParticle

    • Amplitude

    • Mixpanel

    • Branch

    • PostgreSQL

    • Segment

    • Snowflake

    • Snowplow

    • Rudderstack

    • Looker Studio (Data Studio), Power BI, Tableau

    • Stakeholder Management

    • Managing full product lifecycle from inception to deployment to improvement

    • Agile Product Management

    • Product and Multi-Product Roadmapping

    • Burndown and Burnup Charts

    • Velocity Charting

    • Kanban, Scrum, Scrumban

    • Release Management

    • Marketing Analysis

    • KPI Creation/Analysis

    • Website Management (Enterprise Level)

    • Website Creation & Design (Squarespace & Shopify Level)

    • Digital Branding

    • A/B Testing

    • Google Ads

    • Shop Campaigns

    • User Research, UX Audit

    • User Journey Mapping

    • Heuristic Evaluation, UI Optimization

    • User Testing & Design Validation

    • Product Design

Certifications

  • Advanced SQL Developer, 2024

    Advanced Python Developer, 2025

    Advanced NumPy Developer, 2025

    Professional Pandas Developer, 2025

    Professional Data Scientist, 2025

  • Certified Agile Leadership Essentials (CAL-E), 2021

    Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), 2021

  • Machine Learning with Python: A Practical Introduction, 2020

    Visualizing Data with Python, 2020

    Analyzing Data with Python, 2020

    Python Basics for Data Science, 2020

    SQL for Data Science, 2020

    Data Science Tools, 2020

    The Data Science Method, 2020

    Introduction to Data Science, 2020

  • Introduction to JavaScript, 2018

    Data Science, 2019 (Badges below)

    • SQL: Basics

    • SQL: Intermediate

    • Python Functions and Logic

    • Python Lists and Loops

    • Advanced Python

    • Data Analysis with Pandas

    • Data Visualization

    • Introduction to Statistics with NumPy

    • Hypothesis Testing with SciPy

    • Statistics with Python

    • Practical Data Cleaning

    • Web Scraping with Beautiful Soup

    • Machine Learning: Supervised Learning

    • Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning

    • Perceptrons and Neural Nets

    • Natural Language Processing

  • Data Cleaning, 2025

  • The Complete JIRA Agile Project Management Course, 2021

  • Branch Analytics, 2022

  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification, 2019-2020

    Google Ads Mobile, 2019-2020

    Google Ads Display, 2019-2020

    Google Ads Fundamentals, 2019-2020

    Google Ads Search, 2019-2020

    Google Analytics for Beginners, 2018

    Advanced Google Analytics, 2018

    E-Commerce Analytics: From Data to Decisions, 2018

    Google Tag Manager Fundamentals, 2018

  • Emergency First Aid Training for OCHA Response Personnel, 2015

    Integrity Awareness Initiative Program, 2015

    Basic Security in the Field I & II, 2015

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 2017-2019

Education

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    Applied Data Science Program

    2021-2022

  • Syracuse University

    Master of Public Administration (MPA)

    Master of International Relations (MAIR)

    2014-2016

  • Institute for National Security and Counterterroism (INSCT)

    Certificate of Advanced Studies in Security Studies

    Certificate of Advanced Studies in Conflict Resolution

    2014-2016

  • Texas A&M University

    Bachelor of International Studies

    Minors in Asian Studies and Business

    2011-2013

  • Kwansei Gakuin University

    Certificate of Asian Studies

    2012-2013

  • Kyoei University

    Immersive Japanese Language Study

    2011

Awards

  • Gerald and Daphna Cramer Global Program Award, 2015

    Granted to support international graduate research on global peace initiatives at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

  • Asian Studies Program Award, 2013

    Recognized for academic excellence and completion of the Japanese Language and Asian Studies Program at Kwansei Gakuin University.

  • Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship, 2012

    Awarded by the Japanese Ministry of Education for academic achievement and acceptance to Kwansei Gakuin University.

  • College of Liberal Arts Global Experience Scholarship, 2012

    Granted by Texas A&M University for academic excellence and participation in a study abroad program.

  • Early High School Graduation Scholarship, 2009

    Recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for completing high school early and enrolling in university at sixteen.

  • Texas Scholar Award, 2009

    Honored by the Texas Scholar Board for leadership, academic excellence, and active community involvement.

Press Mentions

  • Feature in Financial Services Volunteer Corps Newsletter

    Featured in the Financial Services Volunteer Corps newsletter while working as a consultant with over 15 startups in Algeria.This program was funded by the US Department of State through the US-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).

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  • Interviewed on Russian News while Interning with AIESEC

    It’s not every day you see yourself on the news! I was featured on a Russian News Network while interning with AIESEC in Arkhangelsk, Russia.

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  • Interviewed on an Algerian News Network

    A local news network interviewed my colleague and I regarding our experience consulting with startups through FSVC in Algiers.

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  • Feature in the Syracuse Global Blog

    An interview about my internship experience with the United Nations was featured on the PAIA Blog.

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