Machine Learning Data Science
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Scott Little PhD
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My passion is the intersection of engineering, mathematics, science, technology in industry and education. I have over 25 years’ experience including power & energy, academia, logistics, life science, material handling, emergency services and as an entrepreneur, educator, consultant, and board member. Currently Professor Statistics Machine Learning AI at Cal Poly Pomona and Engineering AI Thought Leader at Innovate@UCLA. Founder research and tutoring business. Developed math, physics, engineering theory and applications.
My specialties are Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Education, and Emergency Services. Memberships include Stanford Affiliate, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and Planetary Society. Author, artist, musician. See Amazon.com (Scott Little PhD) and author website http://www.zuriky.com. Career Experience
Adjunct Professor
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
August 2018 – Present
• Professor Technology and Operations Management Department
• Statistical Business Analytics Machine Learning AI courses, labs. Excel, R, Python
• Advisor BANSHEE UAV Robotics Project, Mentor MISSA Data Analytics 2022-present
• Golden Leaves Author Award, Judge RSCA student research conference
• University of California, Riverside Transformative Leadership Board 2020-2023 Engineering AI Coach and Thought Leader
Innovate@UCLA
December 2023 - Present
• UCLA ENG 170 Project Bootcamp for Social Change
• Coach and mentor students for engineering design project
• Develop AI apps for positive social change
• Design thinking processes, lean six sigma
Senior Data Engineer Scientist, Technical Expert
Southern California Edison
January 2017 – May 2025
• Senior Data Engineer Scientist and Subject Matter Expert, Cal Poly Innovation Village
• EIPAC Programs Director 2021-2024, AI Ambassador 2022-2024, Native American Alliance
• Collaborate with Palantir, Bain & Company, Deloitte. Engineering field trips
• Risk models, root cause-failure analysis, data metrics, quality, remediation research
• Machine Learning AI algorithms, statistics, analytics, cybersecurity, predictive, complexity
• Data engineering, ensemble deep learning, NNET, NLP, image recognition, PCA, six sigma
• Excel, SAS, R, Python, Palantir, various software platforms SLittle- Resume 2025
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Founder
Zuriky Research http://www.zurikyresearch.com
June 2006 – Present
• Math, physics, engineering research, Tutor, Author. Creator math, physics theory and applications.
• Subcontractor private investigation, self-defense, safety, security, prospecting, treasure hunting. Project Manager Director, Engineering Consultant
Stanley Black and Decker
November 2013 – August 2016
• Ops Research Consultant, Lean Six Sigma projects. Director DC project. Loss prevention, first responder Founding Director Applied Mathematics
Mad Fellows LLC
April 2011 – March 2014
• Tech Co-Founder: cloaking, metamaterials, plasma energy propulsion, VR Drones, security systems Lead AX Salesforce Developer, Project Manager Engineer, Executive Trainee Mitsui-SunWize Technologies, Inc.
May 2008 – April 2013
• AX Dynamics Silicon Valley Team Lead, Salesforce DevOps. VP Trainee. Managed large solar projects Consulting Project Manager Industrial Engineer
Bio-Rad Laboratories
2007 – 2008
• Project Manager Engineer plasma laboratory relocation, AutoCAD. Emergency Response Team Education
California Institute of Technology
Machine Learning for Advanced Analytics 2020
Project Management Executive Program 2004
Western Governors University Teachers College
(MA) Learning & Technology 2006
Stanford University
(ProfCert) Advanced Computer Security & Cryptography 2009 California State Polytechnic University Pomona
(BS) Economics, (P. Bacc) Physics 1993
Thomas Edison State University
(BA) Natural Science & Mathematics
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Boards & Memberships
• Programs Director, Edison International Political Action Advisory Council (EIPAC) 2023-Present
• Innovate@UCLA 2023-Present
• University of California, Riverside Transformative Leadership Board 2020-2023
• Stanford Alumni Affiliate 2019-Present
• Planetary Society, Einstein@Home 2018-Present
• Board of Directors Historical Society of Pomona Valley 2017-2019
• Thomas Edison University Ambassador 2016-Present
• Golden Key International and Delta Mu Delta Honor Society 2011-Present
• Society Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Session Chair, Contributed Speaker 2006-Present
• Cherokee Community of the Inland Empire. Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers Emergency Services & First Responder, Martial Arts
• Owner Zuriky Investigations: private investigation, security, treasure hunting, prospecting 1998-Present
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Class I Fire Inspector 2005-2008
• San Bernardino County Probation, YAB Probation Agent 2004-2006
• Glendora Police Department Officer Candidate 1999
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Astronaut Applicant 1999, 2008
• USAF Aux. Second Lt. Search & Rescue, Homeland Security1998-2000
• Chozen Self Defense Studio Krav Maga, Guided Chaos Combatives 2013-Present
• Kim’s Hapkido Second Degree Black Belt, Certified Instructor-Coach 1989-2000
• Shotokan Karate Team, Kung Fu Club, Jeet Kune Do, Taekwondo, Boxing, Wrestling 1980-1985 Certifications & Awards
• MIT-SMR Data and Disruption: Mastering AI and Machine Learning for Finance, December 2023
• Palantir Foundry Certification June 2023
• Association College and University Educators (ACUE) Certificates College Instruction 2019 & 2020
• C61 Contractor License Holder (California) 2004-Present o A14: Engineering-steel erection and industrial machinery (Nevada)
• Strathmore's Who's Who in Engineering 2004-2006
• National Association Radio Telecom (NARTE) Class I Engineer 1994-1999 Academic Publications & Conferences 2011-Present
Publications and research online Academia.edu, Google Scholar. Non-academic books on Amazon.com. Academia.edu: http://independent.academia.edu/LittleScott#! Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B088WMK4KX Author Portfolio Website: https://www.zuriky.com/
References
• Dr. Alan Stuart: 814-***-****, ********@*******.***, www.adstuart.com/about.html
• Dan Cervo Yavapai College, 928-***-****, ******@*****.***
• Dr. Eric Evenhuis: 909-***-****, ******@**.******.***
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