SKYE NGUYEN HINTON
****.*.******@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-n-hinton/ U.S. Citizen Skills
• SQL (PostgreSQL)
• Python (Pandas, NumPy, MatPlotLib, Scikit-learn)
• R
• Tableau
• Vietnamese – English bilingual
• Excel (VLookup, Conditional Formatting, Pivot Tables)
• Quality Control
• Project Management
• LIMS
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE – Eastern University, Philadelphia, PA October 2025 Key Coursework: Data Analytics in R, Data & Database Management (SQL), Machine Learning Foundations, Applied ML, Cloud Foundations (AWS), Data Visualization (Tableau), Statistical Modeling BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY – George Mason University, Fairfax, VA May 2020 Major: Analytical Chemistry
Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Amazon Web Services (2025) Academic & Project Experience
● Performed exploratory data analysis and modeling using Python on real-world datasets as part of graduate coursework.
● Built Tableau dashboards to visualize trends, outliers, and KPIs for class projects in data visualization and analytics.
● Designed SQL queries to extract, clean, and analyze relational datasets for analytical reporting. Work Experience
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR Prince William Water, Woodbridge, VA October 2023 - January 2025
● Supervised analytical and technical staff supporting potable water and wastewater testing.
● Oversaw QA/QC programs, data validation, and reporting workflows.
● Directed lab operations, scheduling, and performance management for multiple analytical units.
● Administered and optimized LIMS queries, reports, and data integrations to streamline reporting.
● Led QA/QC initiatives, ensuring compliance with VELAP and EPA standards.
● Coordinated with IT and vendors on system automation and instrument calibration.
● Analyzed large datasets and created visual summaries for regulatory reporting and management insight. LABORATORY SPECIALIST Prince William Water, Woodbridge, VA June 2020 - October 2023
● Supported method development, QA programs, and instrumentation.
● Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance.
● Integrated data parsers for enhanced QC analysis and improved calibration workflows.
● Conducted proficiency testing, maintained regulatory compliance, and prepared technical reports.
● Mentored new analysts and implemented process improvements using LIMS RESEARCH ASSISTANT George Mason University, Fairfax, VA June 2018 – June 2020
● Participated in environmental microbiology and microplastics research.
● Collected, processed, and analyzed water samples using FT-IR and microscopy.
● Compiled and visualized data for publication and presentations. SPECIMEN PROCESSOR Quest Diagnostic, Chantilly, VA January 2017 - December 2017
● Processed and logged 10,000+ biological specimens daily under strict chain-of-custody protocols.
● Prepared samples for analysis through centrifugation, splitting, and labeling in high-throughput workflow environments.