Veteran | Data Analyst | Predictive Modeling | Business Analytics | Data Visualization | Machine Learning
MS in Data Science with expertise in data mining, analysis, and visualization, coupled with statistical analysis, machine learning, and cloud-based solutions. Proven leadership as an Army platoon sergeant, with a track record of exceptional organizational and team management abilities. Skilled in stakeholder management, project coordination, and delivering data-driven solutions using AWS Cloud, Python, Tableau, and Power BI. A results-oriented problem solver, seeking a data analyst role to automate workflows, enhance process efficiency, and support enterprise growth through actionable insights.
Data Analysis
Data analysis is a cornerstone of my expertise, exemplified by my work with a large multi-brand company where I led the development of predictive models to evaluate and optimize promotional strategies across five brands. By combining internal big data and external data sources, incorporating holiday seasonality, and engineering features tailored to promotion effects I achieved a model accuracy of 93% in variance explained. This analysis provided actionable insights, including identifying the top promotional strategies to maximize profit and momentum, guiding future strategies across the company brands.
Dashboards and Reporting
I specialize in designing dynamic dashboards that transform raw data into actionable insights. For the MTSU farm, I developed a comprehensive solution to track activities and ensure organic compliance, building a robust PostgreSQL database and custom APIs to facilitate seamless, real-time dashboard functionality. This interactive platform enabled users to visualize key metrics, analyze trends, and maintain compliance with precision. I can build dashboards using various platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, Plotly, and Streamlit, tailoring each solution to meet the unique needs of the client.
Communication
The ability to convey complex information in a visually appealing and engaging manner is a powerful skill. Business Intelligence was a significant focus of my degree, where communicating business insights through compelling visualizations was a core concept. As a military leader, I frequently communicated goals, processes, and results to senior leadership and team members, refining my ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences. This skill culminated in a presentation at the ASHS national conference, where I translated advanced computer vision methods into practical applications for a non-technical audience.
Harnessing Generative AI
Generative AI, including custom open-source large language models (LLMs) and ChatGPT, is transforming workflows across industries. I developed a multi-agent system using open-source LLMs to manage project outlines and delegate tasks, enabling semi-autonomous execution. Additionally, I implemented a retrieval-augmented generation pipeline (RAG) for efficient document querying and created custom chatbot ecosystems to optimize research processes. These projects highlight my ability to build tailored AI solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.
Hello, I’m Robert,
A data scientist with a passion for uncovering insights from complex datasets. I graduated with a MS in Data Science, from Middle Tennessee State University, TN 2024. Prior to my academic journey, I had the honor of serving in the US Army, where I developed invaluable leadership skills and a keen attention to detail.
With a strong foundation in data science, I have contributed to published papers, presented at conferences, and undertaken various projects as a graduate research assistant. I recently completed a Data Scientist Internship with 3Z Brands, where I led a project to model counterfactuals for previously implemented promotions. Through this project, I worked directly with stakeholders to model multiple brands (5) promotion counterfactuals and provide insights on promotion effectiveness. These results have impacted the marketing strategy for future promotion windows. My diverse experiences have allowed me to cultivate expertise in extracting meaningful patterns from data and translating them into actionable insights.
Ever since I began this program, I have found a passion for learning and exploring the newest technologies in the field. I have been exploring the use of generative AI tools such as Chatgpt since the week it went public and have completed multiple projects using OpenAI’s API platform.
I am eager to bring my unique blend of military discipline, academic rigor, and passion for data science to your team. If you are seeking such a person, please reach out through email or LinkedIn.
