Data Analyst / Scientist

STEPHEN MOLINA

915-***-**** ****************@*****.*** El Paso, TX (willing to relocate)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Data scientist with 2+ years of experience in statistical modeling and predictive business applications for improving efficiencies and informed decision-making. Looking to drive insights or solutions from complex datasets while building the knowledge and skill set necessary for a distinguished career in applied statistical analysis.

• Designed and assessed statistical models that enabled an insurance company to predict insurance claim costs based on catastrophic weather events, informing the organization’s claim-handling and premium-setting processes.

• In support of U.S. Army modernization efforts, produced lethality analysis reports from simulation warfare data, observation/insight development reports during experiments, and survey analysis for pilot military courses.

• Continued personal development through online courses, such as database management with SQL and business intelligence visualizations with Tableau and Power BI. CORE COMPETENCIES

Proficient in R, Python, SQL, TensorFlow, Jupyter, Julia, Tableau, Power BI, Minitab, Java, & Microsoft Office Applied analytical & programming skills Big data mining Deep learning methods Strong organizational skills ENGLISH (PROFICIENT) AND SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE)

EXPERIENCE

MATHNASIUM OF WEST EL PASO, EL PASO, TX

Learning Center Instructor (20hrs/wk) 01/2018 – Present

• Instruct student clients, grades 2 - 12, working in all mathematical sciences ranging from counting to calculus, including problem-solving techniques for SAT, PSAT, ACT, TSI, and STAAR examinations.

• As Lead Instructor Appointee of the Upper Education Division, work primarily with college-level clients, enhancing the students’ learning skills through coursework assistance and practical goal-setting strategies, particularly in statistics and data science courses.

• Create opportunities for learning that build confidence and self-esteem through success in the classroom. AD-HOC RESEARCH, FT. BLISS, TX

Operations Research Systems Analyst (40hrs/wk) 09/2022 – 02/2024

• Augmented the Forward Analysis Division of The Research and Analysis Center (TRAC-FWD), in direct support to the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command (USAJMC), providing key underpinning operational analysis and data visualizations to support U. S. Army senior leader informed decision-making.

• Planned, conducted, and reported analysis on field experiments designed to assess future concepts and capabilities in areas such as multi-domain operation (MDO), deep sensing, joint/multinational interoperability, system of systems integration, and the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) strategy.

• Developed and utilized key performance indicators (KPIs) and data visualization tools to produce analysis products such as data collection plans, assessment methods, and insights documentation in accordance with U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) data analytic standards. AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE, MADISON, WI

Rotational Technical Analyst (40hrs/wk) 07/2021 – 01/2022

• Prepared R scripts to collect data and perform geospatial analysis on various perils in the U.S., including wildfire, hailstorms, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Findings are shared weekly with the organization’s event response team.

• Managed a statistical modeling project for the Catastrophic Risk Management team dedicated to forecasting ultimate claim losses based on catastrophic geospatial information. Data prep performed in R and machine learning model-fitting in Python.

• Prepared business analytics products, such as quarterly data validation reports through SQL and macro-Excel documentation in preparation for training of the department’s catastrophic risk model, as well as the analysis of the model to support effective decision-making.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, EL PASO, TX

Teaching Assistant (20hrs/wk) 08/2018 – 07/2021

• Tutored college students in all levels of mathematics and statistics, developing problem-solving and inductive reasoning skills to meet curriculum benchmarks.

• Held group study sessions, presentations, office hours to assist students with goal-setting strategies and improving their grade level.

• Regularly graded coursework for over 4 college-level math courses each semester. YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, EL PASO, TX

21st Century Tutor (20hrs/wk) 01/2017 – 01/2018

• Prepared students, grades K – 5, to exceed state and local education standards, elevating their level of understanding in the core subject areas of math, science, reading, and writing.

• Supervised collaborative and individualistic activities, such as robotics building, beginner coding, bucket drum performances, and daily journal writing to engage students’ minds and spark natural curiosity and enthusiasm.

• Served as Head of the 2017 5th Grade LEGO Robotics Division, responsible for projects involving beginner- level programming implementation and performance testing through locally held competitions. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO El Paso, TX GPA 3.30 08/2018 – 06/2021 Master of Science in Statistics

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO El Paso, TX GPA 3.53 08/2016 – 05/2018 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX 08/2010 – 05/2015 EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE El Paso, TX GPA 3.48 08/2008 – 07/2015 Associates of Arts

CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL El Paso, TX GPA 3.92 08/2006 – 05/2010 High School Diploma (Class Rank: 20 out of 125)

NOTABLE COURSES COMPLETED: Calculus I-III, Differential Equations I & II, Probability, Modern Digital System Design, Actuarial Math, Mathematics of Interest, Applied Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Multivariate Analysis

LEADERSHIP/ADDITIONAL

TEXAS TECH - MEMBER OF PHI THETA KAPPA: College-level honor society organization MUSICIAN: Recording artist with 3 published albums REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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