Ben Garling

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Education

Bachelor of Science: Data Science with a minor in Statistics Expected Spring 2021

Winona State University (WSU), Winona, MN

Major GPA: 3.55, Cumulative GPA: 3.32 (Dean’s List: Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020)

Campus and Professional Involvement: American Statistical Association and Minneanalytics

Relevant Coursework: Forecasting Methods, Data Visualization, Management of Structured Data, Regression Analysis, Applied Database Management Systems, Mathematical Foundations of Algorithms, Statistical Consulting, Principles of Study Design, Management Information Systems, Corporate Finance, Fixed Income Securities, International Finance, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Financial Accounting.

Relevant Technology Skills

Programming Languages: R, SAS, JAVA, SQL

Statistical Packages: JMP, Tableau, Excel

Databases: MySQL

Data Science Related Research and Competitions

MinneMUDAC Data Science Challenge (Virtual Competition) March 2020

•Competed in data analysis competition in collaboration with Thomson Reuters

Relevant Work Experience

Quality Assurance Analyst, Fastenal Company, Winona, MN March 2019 – Present

•Test computer applications to ensure quality assurance standards are met

•Collaborate with testing team lead and software developers to discuss and resolve software problems members for testing/bug findings

•Evaluate application updates to ensure they meet business criteria

Additional Work Experience

Front End Operations, Fleet Farm, Winona, MN May 2019 – August 2020

•Demonstrated the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

•Managed cash office operations and ensured the front end of the store was operating efficiently

•Was able to effectively troubleshoot problems under pressure

Office Assistant, Marketing Office, Winona State University, Winona, MN August 2018 – Present

•Greeted students who visited the office and directed them to instructors based on their needs

•Made copies for professors and performed any additional office work as needed