Black Oak Quantitative Analyst

Ben Osborn

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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full-time career as a quantitative analyst or data scientist where my communication and analytical thinking skills can be employed in a collaborative and productive workplace.

EDUCATION: Wheaton College, Norton, MA

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Expected Graduation May 2022

Major: Physics GPA: 3.37

COURSEWORK: Electric and Magnetic Fields Scientific Computing Statistical and Thermal Physics

Modern Physics Quantum Mechanics Multivariable Calculus Linear Algebra Classical Mechanics

MATLAB Communication Mathematica

SKILLS: Basic Python Lab Research

TensorFlow Microsoft Office

PROJECTS: Honors Thesis Candidate – (2021-2022)

Investigating the temperature dependence of the excitation and emission spectra of cerium in yttrium aluminum garnet.

Machine Learning Researcher – Summer 2021

Worked with a professor in Wheaton’s Physics and Astronomy department to automate operation of Wheaton’s telescope domes. Using TensorFlow, a model capable of determining the clarity of the sky was created and integrated into the existing observatory control system.

MATLAB Wave Modeling – Scientific Computing – Fall 2020

Used MATLAB to iterate through the shallow water equations, a set of partial differential equations describing the behavior of shallow water. The model was used to illustrate and predict the behavior of water over time given a set of initial conditions.

EXPERIENCE: Teaching Assistant

Wheaton College Physics Department, Norton, MA August 2020 – Present

Employed as a teaching assistant for introductory physics for the last three semesters. Worked to help students to understand concepts and carry out experiments.

Camp Counselor

Coyote Hill Mountain Bike Camp May 2015 – August 2018

Highland Mountain Bike Park May 2019 – August 2019

Tasked with leading group rides, teaching clinics, general supervision of campers, and interacting with the parents of campers.

Landscaper

Fait’s Property Maintenance, Amherst, NH. May 2020 – August 2020

Worked full time as a landscaper, completing a wide variety of tasks relating to property maintenance. Responsible for personal and professional interactions with clients.

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