Luis Hernandez
DeKalb, Illinois, *****
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Education
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2013 – 2020
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, 2017 – 2020
- Minor: Statistics & Probability
- Cumulative GPA: 3.84
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
• Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, 2017 – 2019
- Cumulative GPA: 4.00
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2013 – 2016
- Cumulative GPA: 3.88
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Technical Skills
Languages: SQL, R, Julia, C++
Software: Tableau, Advanced MS Excel, SPSS, Matlab Spoken Languages: Fluent in English, Fluent in Spanish Experience
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2016 – 2019
• Graduate Research Assistant, 2017 – 2019
- Organized and maintained scientific databases in Excel.
- Used R and SPSS statistical software to analyze data (hypothesis testing, regression, etc.)
- Created interactive dashboards using PivotTables, Macros, and other advanced Excel features to present results.
- Generated technical reports, published, and presented findings in national/international scientific journals and conferences.
• Undergraduate Research Intern, 2016
- Collected, entered, and cleaned data in Excel for human health research.
- Interacted with participants to explain technical information in a digestible, actionable way. Projects
• Complexity of Electromyographic Signals in Human Skeletal Muscle, 2018 - 2019
- Used non-linear algorithms to extract and quantify long term patterns from noisy physiological data in Matlab.
- Conducted advanced statistical analysis and interpreted results.
- Resulted in a featured peer-reviewed article published in the scientific journal Sports and a poster presentation at the 8th World Congress of Biomechanics academic conference.
• Complexity of Postural Control in Aging Populations, 2018 - 2019
- Collected and aggregated raw biomechanical data from multiple sources and prepared it for analysis in Excel.
- Used signal processing techniques and time-series analysis to analyze data.
- Resulted in a peer-reviewed article published in the scientific journal Gait & Posture and poster presentations at the American College of Sports Medicine regional and national academic conferences. Awards and Recognition
Norma K. Stelford Mathematics Endowment Scholarship, 2020 Stroup-Dunn Scholarship, 2017
Department of Kinesiology Student of the Year, 2017 Graduation Commencement Ceremony Spotlight, 2016
Student Engagement Fund Award, 2016
Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry & Research Award, 2016