Data/Business Analytics

David Caldera

Sugar Land, TX 956-***-**** ***********@*****.*** datawizdavid.wordpress.com linkedin.com/in/davidcaldera

Data-driven professional with a proven track record of leveraging analytical skills and data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making at Title I and low socioeconomic status schools resulting in significant increases in student performance and educational outcomes. Known for effectively utilizing data visualization and statistical analysis to identify trends, improve instructional methods, and foster a data-driven culture among teammates.

Education and Certificates

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics University of Texas at Brownsville Brownsville, TX May 2014 GPA 3.8

magna cum laude, Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Master of Science in Business Analytics University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business Expected December 2026

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Google, Coursera

Professional Experience

Outlier.ai

Mathematics AI Trainer May 2024 to Present

Train AI models by developing and responding to math questions to enhance model accuracy and relevance.

Evaluate and rank AI generated responses, ensuring factual correctness and contextual relevance.

Collaborate with a team of professionals in working through AI projects, discussing best practices and innovative approaches when training AI.

Fort Bend ISD, Missouri City, TX

Math Teacher July 2022 to May 2024

Implemented personalized instructional strategies based on student assessment data, tailored to address individual student needs, resulting in a 20% improvement in academic outcomes and student engagement.

Collaborated with Algebra 1 team to design and implement data-driven instruction plans, using formative and summative student assessment data to optimize teaching methodologies, a 30% increase in targeted instruction.

Evaluated student learning progress and refined teaching approaches based on data-driven analytical methods, leading to a 42% improvement in learning outcomes.

Houston ISD, Houston, TX

Math Teacher / Department Manager July 2014 to June 2022

Led the adoption of data-driven instructional strategies in teaching Algebra 1, resulting in an increase of 20% in standardized test scores and attainment of the State Distinction Designation in Math.

Facilitated collaborative analysis sessions among groups of high school educators to refine teaching methodologies and ensure alignment with curriculum objectives, leading to 16% more effective pacing throughout academic year.

Recognized for proficiency in interpreting and analyzing assessment data to inform instructional approaches, contributing to a 60% increase in overall student achievement and academic performance.

Established as a mentor and leader within the teaching community for expertly integrating technology and cultivating a culture of data-driven instruction.

Projects

Divvy Bikeshare Analysis - Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Capstone Project

Used Excel, SQL, and Power BI to clean, transform, and analyze bikeshare data to determine how usage differs between paying subscribers and casual riders

Extracted data from other outside sources such as weather.gov and Eventbrite to see how other factors may affect usage rates across the bikeshare program.

Provided mock action items to the marketing team, focusing on peak usage times and seasons and collaborating with Chicago’s Transportation Department on developing bike and pedestrian friendly transportation networks.

Idaho Fish and Wildlife Case Study (in progress)

Collecting wildlife survey data of big game species and creating Geographic Information System (GIS) heatmaps of population densities across the state

Use legislative information to determine when animal species were reintroduced into the area artificially and how many hunting tags each year were available to be issued (e.g. reintroduction of wolves and mule deer)

Determine what effects happened due to the reintroduction of different species and how each changed locally

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