Data Scientist Analyst

SILVER SPRING, MD *****, SILVER SPRING, US, ***** •

***************@*****.*** • 209-***-****

MAKESI HARFORD

EXPERIENCE

DATA SCIENTIST Oct 2024 - Present

UMD Data and Cloud Computing Society College Park, MD

• Utilized Python and SQL to clean, structure, and analyze datasets used for campus operations.

• Created visualizations in Tableau to support internal decisions on workshop programming and student engagement. DATA ANALYST INTERN Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

4-H Youth Development Organization Washington, DC

• Cleaned, formatted, and validated metadata across multiple datasets to improve internal reporting.

• Standardized Excel-based collections for easier integration into dashboards. SOFTWARE ENGINEER STUDENT ADVISOR May 2022 - Aug 2022 Code: Black UMD College Park, MD

• Provided academic and career advising for underrepresented students in CS/IS fields.

• Assessed student progress through project reviews and coding exercises. EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SCIENCE Aug 2022 - May 2025 University of Maryland College Park, MD

Relevant Coursework: Data Science Database Design Data Visualization Python Programming Human-Centered Design Information User Needs Cloud Computing

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES Aug 2019 - May 2022 Montgomery College Rockville, MD

Relevant Coursework: Communication Collaboration Public Speaking SKILLS

Programming: Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, R, APIs, Database Structuring, Tableau, Technical: Data Analysis, UX/UI Design, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization. PROJECTS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CRIME DATABASE

Data Analyst

• Designed a searchable SQL database cataloging local crime data to improve public insight and reporting

• Created interactive Tableau dashboards that improved data accessibility by 40% HEALTHCARE DATA WEB APP

Full Stack Developer

• Developed a responsive web application using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL for secure access to health records

• Streamlined front-end usability to improve user engagement and data input accuracy TERPNAV: CAMPUS NAVIGATION

UX Designer

• Led the design and testing of a mobile app for navigating campus construction

• Conducted user research, wireframing, and prototyping using Figma

• Applied accessibility and design thinking principles to support inclusive navigation LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Director of Public Relations, Multiracial Student Union (MSU) Exec Board Member, Terrapin Trail Club

Member, National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS)

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