July 2023 - present
School of Information
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Designed and delivered innovative applied data visualization and data mining courses.
- Mentored 12 student groups towards novel projects.
January 2022 - present
Data Science Institute
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Successfully managed two data science learning fellowship programs, coordinating resources and guiding participants to enhance their data science skillsets.
- Designed and developed a Posit Connect user landing page and a user metrics dashboard utilizing RMarkdown, improving user experience and providing actionable insights.
- Created and taught two five-workshop series on exploratory data analysis in R and Python, equipping participants with practical skills to analyze data effectively.
- Mentored over 100 researchers, providing guidance on data analysis and promoting best practices in reproducibility and data science to advance their research projects.
- Organized and managed data science events involving participants from 105 UArizona departments, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.
July 2017 - March 2022
Social Insect Laboratory
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Completed a groundbreaking interdisciplinary dissertation, resulting in three high-quality manuscripts showcasing innovative research findings.
- Developed three reproducible containers using GitHub Actions and Binder, streamlining collaboration and ensuring consistent research outcomes across different environments.
- Presented personal research at 9 prestigious academic and industry conferences, demonstrating expertise and effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences.
- Authored and published the widely-used animal movement tracking software, ABCTracker, contributing to the advancement of wildlife research and conservation efforts.
- Awarded over $300,000 in funding for novel, innovative research, demonstrating excellence in research proposal development and project execution.
October 2014 - July 2017
Ecology, Evolutionary, and Marine Biology
UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
- Authored 3 scientific publications, showcasing expertise and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
- Created and maintained 5 novel reproducible data sets, enabling streamlined research and fostering data consistency across multiple projects.
- Presented research findings at a prominent scientific conference, demonstrating effective communication skills and engaging with the wider research community.