TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

DataFest ****: Indeed @ Ohio State University, April 2018

Ø Explored over 14 million lines of Indeed.com data as team captain to deliver actionable business insight regarding job applicant engagement. Ø Constructed negative binomial model in R identifying variables which optimized interaction. Ø Generated visualizations in Tableau to demonstrate seasonal effects on job applicant interaction.

Ø Received overall 2nd place honors from panel of judges from a pool of 27 teams. Library Music Manager Database: Ohio State University, January - April 2018 Ø Developed a relational model of all variables required to classify a music library. Ø Constructed the database using SQL to allow for efficient management and maintenance. Ø Validated database efficacy and user experience via complex queries and rigorous testing. DataFest 2017: Expedia @ Ohio State University, April 2017 Ø Delivered an actionable consumer segmentation model from real-world Expedia dataset. Ø Constructed Kernel Density plot to identify four consumer segments based on proximity of booking and length of stay.

Ø Received honorable mention for “Most Actionable Insight” as one of 9 finalists. WORK EXPERIENCE

Owens Corning: Global Information Systems Intern, May - August 2018 Ø Developed a transition plan for PC deployment under the life cycle management model as project manager.

Ø Harnessed data to gauge the effectiveness of existing processes and identify inefficient areas.

Ø Enabled a seamless transition via the crafted plan. Center for the Study of Student Life: Research Assistant, October 2017 - August 2018 Ø Aggregated results from surveys taken by students across 35+ departments of Ohio State. Ø Gauged effectiveness of university events via data analysis and prepare written reports. Ø Identified areas of impact for enhancing student life programs. Illumination Works, LLC: Student consultant, February - May 2017 Ø Developed R code to analyze the distribution and density of Starbucks in central Ohio. Ø Optimized supply chain logistics by tackling Traveling Salesman Problem in R. Ø Operated as group leader and liaison between all stakeholders. LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Ø Mabel G. Freeman Chapter of Mortar Board: Treasurer, April 2018 - current Ø Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity: Fundraising Coordinator, August 2017 - current

Ø Film & Video Society: Member, Sundance Film Festival participant, Fall 2015 - current Ø Center for Educational and Vocational Preparation for the Disabled in Cochabamba, Bolivia: International Volunteer, July 2017 - August 2017

Ø Ohio State’s Sophomore Class Honorary “Mirrors”: Fundraising Coordinator, April 2016 - April 2017

Ø James Cancer Hospital: Emergency Room Greeter volunteer, August 2016 - May 2017 Ø Boys & Girls Club: Academic volunteer, January 2018 – current EDUCATION

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

B.S. in Data Analytics Honors,

Minor in Spanish Honors

GPA: 3.7, May 2019

University of Cantebury

Christchurch, New Zealand,

May - June 2016

DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS

TOOLS

Proficient Tools:

R, SQL, Tableau

Familiar Tools:

Java, C, C++, Python, HTML,

SPSS, PowerBI, Qualtrics,

ArcGIS

Concepts:

Data Visualization, Modeling,

Database Construction,

Software Components and

Development, Social

Research & Ethnography

Methodology

ADDITIONAL

Professional Fluency in

Spanish

LINKEDIN

Benjamin D. Boughton

89 East Norwich, Apt. F

Columbus, OH 43201

ac68vk@r.postjobfree.com • 513-***-****