Education
- MSc Computer Science: University of Victoria, 2020 to 2022.
Master's Thesis: Scaling Up Structural Clustering to Large Probabilistic Graphs Using Lyapunov Central Limit Theorem
- BSc Honours Physics: University of Victoria, 2014 to 2020
Honours Thesis: Dichroic Atomic Vapour Laser Lock for Cavity QED Experiments
Skills
- Over five years of experience with Python scientific computing libraries for data analysis, including: Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, SciPy, Seaborn, TensorFlow.
- Developed algorithms for analyzing high dimensional data to identify clusters of points using statistical techniques such as: Regression, PCA, t-SNE, and K-Mean clustering.
- Engineered machine learning pipelines for training state of the art deep learning algorithms on large data sets for binary and multi-classification prediction.
- Experienced with programs like: Bash, C/C++, Excel, Git, Java, LaTex, Linux, MacOS, MatLab, Microsoft, Neo4j, Python, SQL.
Work Experience
Data Specialist, Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria, B.C.
November 2021 — Present
Designed analytic tools for synthesizing large health data sets into insightful visualizations. Produced statistical models and distributions that advanced the understanding of health service pathway usage. Developed machine learning pipelines and trained deep learning models to predict patient outcomes based on previous encounters.
Senior Tour Guide & Welcome Desk Receptionist, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
April 2016 — April 2023
Effectively communicated key facts about the university to groups of parents and prospective students. Provided guests with helpful information, direction, and answers questions about the university.
Computer Science Lab Instructor, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
January 2020 — December 2021
Taught lab sections for many different first and second year computer science classes. Helped students obtain a deeper understanding of the course material. Marked student assignments, midterms, and final exams, while providing helpful feedback. Managed the computer science assistance centre.
Researcher, ATLAS Canada, Victoria, B.C.
January 2018 — September 2018
Generated histograms from simulated data of proton-proton collisions to analyze and optimize for a specific particle physics model that predicted dark matter production. Presented power points that showed intermediate results regularly at weekly meetings.