Alexander Sheynis
San Francisco, California 94122
Telephone: 415-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-sheynis-18b04830/ Objectives:
A career in which I get to bring out the story that the data tells while learning new tools for application and self-improvement to solve interesting problems having a relevant impact on the world. Enhance my understanding of data analytics in revealing quantifiable solutions to problems at hand while leading to questions whose answers continue addressing the core of the quest. I am looking to be part of a company that fosters an exciting environment and platform development where I can develop my skills and knowledge in novel ways.
Educational Experience
• Master’s degree at San Francisco State University (Fall 2017 – Fall 2022)
• M.A. degree in Mathematics (wrote a research paper), May 2022
• M.S. degree in Physics (comprehensive oral exam), December 2022
• Continuing Education at City College of San Francisco, 2011-2012,2016-2017
• CS 110A/B (C++), CS 130A/B (Java), CS 131/231 (Python), CS 150/1A (SQL Server/Oracle SQL)
• Stanford Online Course: Intro to Databases (Various SQL formats and XML), Fall 2011
• Applied Mathematics PhD student at the University of California, Davis, 2006-2010
• Numerical Linear Algebra, Numerical Differential Equations, Advanced Probability
• B.S. Degrees in Mathematics and Physics, University of California, Davis, 2005 Computer Skills:
• Scripting in SQL and PowerShell
• Programming in Java, Python, C++, C, VFP
• Microsoft Office (MS Word and Excel)
• LaTeX scripting and formatting for presentations and papers Work History / Experience:
September 2019 – October 2021: Tutor with Alexander Tutoring
• Tutored all levels of mathematics: algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, IB & AP mathematics courses, calculus (up to college level multi-variable calculus)
• Tutored high school and collegiate physics: IB physics, AP physics, upper division electricity & magnetism, upper division quantum mechanics
• Helped students dealing with high stress academic lives
• Monthly e-mail and quarterly phone call check-ins with parents August 2017 – May 2020: Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Taught mathematics courses ranging from Precalculus through Calculus 3 (Multi-Variable Calculus)
• Prepared lecture notes for class sessions meeting 2-4 times per week
• Crafted my own tests designed for students to communicate their understanding of the content
• Taught physics labs for non-science majors focusing on exploring key concepts from a rudimentary theoretical viewpoint connected with simple experimentation
• Created a document for homogenizing the grade book across all instructors for that lab through the iLearn interface
February 2012 - 2017: Tech Analyst (Level 2) at Applied Underwriters, Foster City, CA
• Created utility sprocs to enable a database serving as a compiler for medical bill review rules to be used with ease by the Medical Review team
• DBA for SalesLogix platform used by sales reps daily; designed all tools for maintaining it
• Created ETL processes for importing massive amounts of data used daily
• Created EDI jobs for data reporting to various bureaus (IRS, WCIRB, DWC, NCCI)
• Create scripts in PowerShell to integrate job operations with SSMS
• Use statistical approaches to evaluate development strategies and data validation
• Automate and optimize scheduled jobs to workflow productivity
• Develop and maintain business applications built on Visual FoxPro
• Create documentation referenced by other departments to simplify recurring complex tasks April 2009 – June 2010: PhD Research Project, UC Davis Mathematics Department, Davis, CA
• Creating mathematical models and using MATLAB to analyze them numerically
• Presenting weekly reports and making seminar presentations Extra-Curricular Activities
• Volunteer in fundraisers supporting organizations focused on community outreach
• Tennis, hiking, wine tasting
• Strategy board and card games; attend competitive tournaments