Machine Learning Data Science

Madison Laprise

New Haven, CT 860-***-**** *******.*******@****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-laprise/

Driven student in search of 2025 post-graduation role. Experienced in data science and programming machine learning models using Python. Also skilled in graphic design software (Canva, ProCreate) and MS Suite.

EDUCATION

Yale University, New Haven, CT May 2025

BS in Cognitive Science. GPA: 3.75, Psi Chi Honor Society

iXperience, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Cape Town, South Africa May 2024 – June 2024

Acquired skills in data wrangling, filtering, visualization, model validation and training

Engineered a supervised machine learning model to predict heart disease with 89% accuracy

Learned ML models: regression, classification, clustering, neural networks, deep learning, tree ensembles

Universidad de Las Américas, Spanish Immersion & Sustainability Research, Quito, Ecuador July 2023

Presented and visualized the socioeconomic impact of climate change through water quality testing

Derived contextual insights by conducting 80 on-site interviews, capturing local perspectives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VoxCroft Analytics, Data Science Intern, Cape Town, South Africa June 2024

Contributing to the development of an advanced machine learning algorithm for accurate entity recognition

Utilization of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to improve data accuracy and readability

Configuration of a Large Language Model (LLM) to provide unique parameters for 250,000 rows of data

Elena’s Light LLC, Grants Consultant, New Haven, CT February 2022 – September 2022

Secured $5000 in funding for a non-profit organization

Optimized grant application process, improving protocol in database organization, training, and finance

Bristol Parks and Recreation, Recreation Leader, Bristol, CT June 2022 – August 2022

Cultivated growth in teamwork and communication skills in rotating groups of 20-25 children

City of Bristol, Information Technology Quality Assurance, Bristol, CT June 2021 – August 2021

Achieved optimal function and compliance in 800 district devices; management of device inventory

Bristol Parks and Recreation, Lifeguard, Bristol, CT October 2020 – May 2021

Honored with Bristol Life Saving Award for life-saving intervention

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Times New Roman Student Magazine, Director of Content and Digital Marketing September 2022 – Current

Increase engagement through social media and marketing campaigns and leading content creation

Yale Student Accessibility Services, Peer Notetaker, New Haven, CT January 2024 – May 2024

Contributed to campus accessibility by taking detailed, organized notes for students with disabilities

Dwight Hall at Yale, Summer Fellow June 2022 – August 2022

Earned sponsorship for impactful community projects and seminars

Bristol Board of Education, Student Liaison, Bristol, CT September 2019 – June 2021

Published school reopening plan of 100+ pages within 2 months as a member of the COVID-19 Committee

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