Data Visualization Science

Drake Monfregola

***************@*****.*** 425-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/drake-monfregola

SKILLS

Software: Tableau, ArcGIS, RStudio, Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel, Adobe Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro Coding languages: Java, Python, R, HTML, SQL

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Data Visualization

University of Washington Bothell — Graduated March 2025

● Minor: Data Science

● Cumulative GPA 3.9

Relevant Coursework: Programming for Data Science, Computer Programming I, Statistics, Advanced Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Network Analysis and Visualization, Introduction to Interaction Design PROJECTS & RESEARCH

R Tinyverse App – Seattle Car Crashes Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 Advanced Data Visualization Course

● Coded a web app in RStudio with a team to visualize and categorize Seattle car crashes using data from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)

● Highlighted some of the most critical factors contributing to traffic accidents in Seattle.

● The interactive dashboard provided users with comprehensive insights into accident patterns, demographic trends, and environmental conditions associated with car crashes throughout the city. Waynita Creek E. coli Testing Jan 2025 – Mar 2025 Environmental Monitoring Practicum

● Gathered water sampling data using various state-of-the-art instruments in the field at Waynita Creek, to find abnormal rates of E.coli in the streams as well as general water quality parameters

● Conducted multiple rounds of lab research on water samples from the streams using m-ColiBlue24 (EPA-approved method 10029). Then used the results to construct a data analysis report on the findings Makerspace Check-in Data Visualization July 2022 - July 2023 University of Washington Bothell

● Created upwards of 5 graphs in Tableau going over UWB Student check-in data to plan out high-traffic times throughout different time intervals to better plan out events and workshops for the next school year

● Presented data in an easily understood and digestible manner to help my team better understand the conclusions made based on student tracking data by using a mix of PowerPoint and Tableau State of the Student Worker Research Mar 2024 – Jun 2024 Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies

● Conducted surveys and interviews through Qualtrics to over 600 employed undergraduate students across the UW campuses asking questions pertaining to their opinions on their work-school balance

● Data visualization lead, created graphs using Tableau to understand better the demographics and common trends of UW student workers

● Presented report and academic poster at the UW Seattle annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Data for Public Good Internship Jun 2024 – Jul 2024 University of Washington Bothell

● Worked with LETI, a non-profit organization helping Latinos in need, clean and analyze their 2021 and 2023 datasets in SQL to boost readability and extract trends in data

● Constructed a Tableau dashboard and academic report highlighting areas in Washington where LETI members are struggling with food availability

Digital Scholarship Program Participant Apr 2022 – Dec 2022 University of Washington Bothell

● Created the design of the official logo for the Digital Scholars Program, used across marketing and program materials

● Attended a spring and autumn course to learn entry-level digital skills, including programming, marketing, data analytics, and graphic design

EXPERIENCE

Data Visualization Teaching Assistant Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 University of Washington Bothell

• Trained 30+ students in foundational data analysis techniques using real-world case studies to strengthen their data cleaning, visualization, and interpretation proficiency.

• Led interactive Tableau workshops for students, emphasizing dashboard creation and data storytelling to prepare them for industry-standard visualization projects.

• Collaborated with the Professor to redesign curriculum materials to improve the quality and accessibility for future cohorts. Makerspace Student Staff Jan 2022 – Sep 2024 University of Washington Bothell

● Assisted students with advanced laser cutting projects to ensure a greater understanding of operating laser cutting software and hardware.

● Produced marketing assets for the Makerspace brand using Adobe software to increase campus engagement.

● Developed intuitive data visualizations in Tableau for makerspace staff leads to gain valuable insights into the makerspace community and identify opportunities to enhance the makerspace experience. Marketing and Data Analyst Intern Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 Snohomish County Legal Services

● Conducted analysis and formed conclusions in Microsoft Excel based on eviction notice data sets to better understand the rising evictions due to COVID-19

● Designed informational handouts on Adobe software for potential users who needed assistance with civil court legal issues

● Helped clean up datasets and iron out details from legal jargon to digestible statistics in Microsoft Excel to be used for further data analysis

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