Data Science Machine Learning

ISAAC ADDISON HEARD

************@*****.*** • 703-***-**** • Washington, DC • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ addison-heard-0028673/

SUMMARY

Mr. Heard is an Applied Mathematician and Data Technologist at Booz Allen Hamilton with over 20 years of both leadership and technical experience in public sector markets and various technology industries. He has led integrated teams and hand-built systems across federal, private for-profit, and non-profit clients, involving multiple disciplines such as Machine Learning, LLM, and Multi-Modal AI, data science, analytics, and visualization, data strategy, data governance, data architecture, case management systems, business process engineering, technology evaluation and procurement, planning and business analysis, and IT modernization. His key skill areas are enterprise data, statistical and model coding, ML/LLM/Multi-Modal AI, data analytics and visualization, recommender systems, case management systems, business process engineering, technology platform modernization and rationalization, and business and financial analysis. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMP Certification • Issued 2019

Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & Numpy

Online Coursera Certification • Issued Dec 2021

Security and Privacy for Big Data 1 & 2

Online Coursera Certification • Issued Jan 2022

Python for Data Science, AI, & Development

Online Coursera Certification • Issued Jan 2022

Python Project for Data Science

Online Coursera Certification • Issued Jan 2022

Python Project for Data Engineering

Online Coursera Certification • Issued Jan 2022

Python Foundational

Booz Allen Certification • Issued Sep 2022

Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS Online Coursera Duke Certification • Issued Oct 2022 Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

Online Coursera Duke Certification • Issued Nov 2022 Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data Online Coursera Duke Certification • Issued Dec 2022 Alteryx Masterclass: Crash Course in Alteryx for Beginners Online Coursera Certification • Issued Mar 2023

Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

Online Coursera Stanford Certification • Issued Apr 2023 Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

Online Coursera Duke Certification • Issued Jan 2024 Page 1 of 4 ISAAC ADDISON HEARD

Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

Online Coursera Duke Certification • Issued Feb 2024 Java Programming & SW Eng Fundamentals Specialization Online Coursera Duke Certification • Issued Feb 2024 Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification Online Coursera Stanford Certification • Issued Apr 2024 Recommenders and Unsupervised/Reinforcement Learning Online Coursera Stanford Certification • Issued May 2024 Machine Learning Specialization

Online Coursera Stanford Certification • Issued May 2024 Advanced Learning Algorithms

Online Coursera Stanford Certification • Issued May 2024 Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued Aug 2024 Improved Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization, & Optimization Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued Sep 2024 Machine Learning

Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued Mar 2025 Introduction to Large Language Models

Online Coursera Google Cloud Certification • Issued Mar 2025 Generative AI with Large Language Models

Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued Mar 2025 Introduction to Generative AI for SW Development

Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued Mar 2025 Team SW Engineering with AI

Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued Apr 2025 Machine Learning - Anomaly Detection via PyCaret

Online Coursera Certification • Issued May 2025

Structuring Machine Learning Projects

Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued May 2025 Generative AI for SW Development

Online Coursera DeepLearning.AI Certification • Issued May 2025 EXPERIENCE

Booz Allen Hamilton, Lead Associate

Aug 2018 - Present

• Designed and coded new fraud detection capability for U.S. Patent and Trade Office’s (USPTO) Trademark (TM) business using supervised ML and network graphs with Python and ML Flow in a DataBricks/AWS environment, reducing fraud detection time from years to weeks.

• Built custom models and analyses in Python and PySpark, with PowerBI and Tableau visualizations, for TM business process tracking, forecasting, market segmentation, and other use cases

• Guided an 8 person team at TM as architect to implement a full-stack custom query application using Angular, SpringBoot, MySQL, and DataBricks to reduce query times from weeks to less than a minute Page 2 of 4 ISAAC ADDISON HEARD

• Led the transition strategy for all USPTO TM reporting from a ALGOL Mainframe to a modern enterprise analytics stack using DataBricks, AWS, Tableau, and PowerBI, and sped up custom data reporting from a weeks-long process to less than a day.

• Spearheaded the implementation of an enterprise-scale data platform for IRS IT Asset Management (ITAM), centered around Splunk, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership, making integrated data retrieval and reconciliation possible, improving data accuracy by 85%. Child Care Aware of America, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) May 2017 - Aug 2018

• Delivered key technology projects, including a multi-data partner integration platform and upgrades to case management platforms, enhancing features and functionality.

• Improved virtual desktop environments and AWS architecture, and developed security policies and training programs for better operational efficiency.

• Transitioned communications from GlobalMeet to Skype and developed an AWS ElasticSearch micro-service for improved data management.

• Scaled and stabilized websites and defined technical requirements for a Financial ERP system to ensure seamless integration.

• Mapped technology architectures and created strategic roadmaps for critical products, aligning with organizational objectives.

• Fostered an engineering values culture and implemented agile development processes to enhance team collaboration and standards.

• Managed over $1M in resources annually, optimizing technology assets, inventory, and costs.

• Led technology acquisitions and contracting, ensuring strategic alignment and value.

• Engaged with stakeholders to communicate the role of technology in meeting organizational and stakeholder needs.

• Supported leadership in building a values-based culture, aligning technology with organizational goals. Booz Allen Hamilton, Lead Associate

Sep 2015 - May 2017

• Built Booz Allen’s expertise in Product Management, Design, and Agile Development, focusing on market-ready technologies and enhancing the firm's productization capabilities.

• Supported DOL's OIST team with a comprehensive IT modernization strategy, including cloud transition, grant and case management systems, and advanced data analytics.

• Assisted the Census Bureau with enterprise data modernization and technology ecosystem development.

• Conducted market research on automated PMO solutions, ETL and BI solutions, and performance measurement for IRS FATCA.

• Led technology portfolio planning, assessment, and agile cloud application execution at DOL.

• Developed roadmaps for various FED TRB teams, driving strategic alignment and execution. ARES Security, Director of Technical Sales

Dec 2013 - Sep 2015

• Designed a virtual tabletop product for security scenario evaluation, leading a team through ideation, prototyping, and user testing.

• Managed AVERT and BluTrain software development, coordinating feature design and deployment with stakeholders, and leading product teams for efficient delivery.

• Developed an AVERT prototype for Bruce Power's emergency response simulations, creating innovative scenario analyses for regulatory presentation.

• Established strategic partnerships and explored new markets, collaborating with global partners like AutoDesk and Saudi-ARAMCO. Conducted competitive analyses and developed AVERT training materials. ARES Corporation, Risk Management Specialist

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

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• Led NASA OSMA's mishap response process redesign, developing an iPad app and SaaS database for field investigators, and updated the mishap policy document.

• Assisted in creating NASA's long-term technology roadmap through the NASA Techport site, initiating product management with Scrum and transitioning to a new project manager.

• Coordinated the GMD Probabilistic Risk Assessment, leading a team of analysts from major contractors and presenting findings to decision-makers.

• Developed NASA's Risk and Knowledge Management wikis for the Constellation Program, using agile development and promoting widespread adoption.

• Conducted risk assessments for large-scale programs like the ISS, GMD, and GOES-R, presenting findings and coordinating actions with stakeholders.

Dell Corporation, Financial Consultant

Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

• Promoted to support global marketing and vendor consolidation with WPP, managing annual planning, vendor transitions, and business process design for Dell.

• Reduced $250M Opex by 25% and established controllerships for global marketing teams, achieving a 30% cost reduction on a $30M budget while optimizing marketing ROI. XM Satellite Radio, Corp Planning and Strategy Intern Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

• Developed and presented analyses of XM radio content deals and potential acquisitions, including Howard Stern and NASCAR, assessing financial break-evens and strategic impacts.

• Created a new WACC calculation methodology for XM, authoring a white paper for the CFO and investment bankers.

• Designed a risk and cash flow model for evaluating strategic business channel alternatives. ARES Corporation, Senior Risk Assessment Engineer

Jan 2004 - Sep 2005

• Managed project schedules, budgets, and proposals, delivering presentations to top NASA administrators and senior military officials.

• Mitigated risks and executed risk assessments for the Air Force Capabilities Analysis Group, covering 80% of the Air Force budget for the next five years.

• Prevented failures and delays of $1B test flights by evaluating MDA processes and coordinating major organizational changes.

EDUCATION

Darden School of Business – University of Virginia Master • Business Administration (MBA)

University of Maryland

Master • Applied Mathematics

Dartmouth College

Bachelor • Chemical Engineering

Dartmouth College

Bachelor • Chemistry Modified with Engineering

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