Full Data Analyst CV
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Full Data Analyst CV

Kenneth Drabble

Programming Projects
MoodSwing: Android mobile application allowing users to take and share pictures personalized with emotion recognition technology. Group, school project written in Java and Node JS including the creation of a RESTful API. Integrated with Affectiva emotion recognition software using Android Development Studio.
Home Helper: Heroku deployed web application designed to show a prospective home buyer crime, community center, and park data requested from a Vancouver database. Group, school project developed with Scrum/Agile practices and the Django framework using Python, Html/CSS and Javascript. Backend database queries relate data to user through tabular display and Google Maps API, login functionality and integration with the Facebook API.
Restaurant Quiz: Android application game allowing user to guess the location of a randomly chosen restaurant in the city of Vancouver. School individual project developed using Java, Google Maps, and Yelp APIs. JSON data was requested using HTTP, parsed data was paired with Google Maps functionality.
Pulse: Ongoing personal project created between friends. Android application developed in the Unity engine, using C# scripts. Started at the Vancouver Global Game Jam in 2017.


Skills/Qualifications

Languages: Python, SQL, and Java, with some experience in C++, C#, and Haskell
Tools/Systems: Microsoft SQL Server, Git, and Linux, Windows Command Prompt
Language Packages: Python Pandas, Numpy, Biopython
Web Development: Html/Javascript, NodeJS, Flask, Django


Education

University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US (2018 - Present)
Certificate in Data Science
Courses: Knowledge and Tools, Methods for Data Analysis, and Machine Learning Techniques

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada (2012-2017)
Bachelor of Science, Combined Major in Computer Science and Biology
Selected Coursework:
CPSC 410: Advanced Software Engineering
CPSC 404: Advanced Relational Databases
CPSC 445: Algorithms in Bioinformatics
CPSC 313: Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
CPSC 320: Intermediate Algorithm Design and Analysis


Professional Experience
Data Scientist (Seattle, WA, USA)
NOMAD Technologies (September 2018 - Present, Contract)
Prepared CSV and JSON datasets using Python and Pandas for accurate data analysis using ETL processes
Analyzed datasets by preparing various types of graphs depending on the data columns being analyzed and the requirements given by specification
Delivered hypotheses about various aspects of datasets, including possible anomalies, probable distributions, and notable highlights of data trends

Research Assistant (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
UBC Chemistry Department, Biological Services, UBC Work Learn Program (September 2015 � September 2016)
Developed research methods based and extracted data for other research projects including cell counting techniques and airborne bacterial acquirement and analysis
Performed freezing experiments according to designated experimental designs
Developed new protocols for freezing procedures by collaborating with researchers, aggregating primary literature and existing laboratory equipment
Performed a variety of experimental techniques according to biohazard safety protocols and required experimental analysis
Was responsible for the maintenance of a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment, including autoclave, qPCR cycler, CO2 dryer, and other equipment

Bartender/Line Cook (Vancouver, BC, Canada) and (Seattle, WA, USA)
The Slip (September 2017 � October 2018)
Koerner�s Pub (May 2016 � August 2017)
Nuba (May 2017 � September 2017)
Functioned as the shift manager by coordinating employees, opening and securing the workplace, and counting and logging cash transactions
Cooked a variety of pub foods including burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, and rice bowls, as well as prepared a variety of cocktails and drinks
Handled preparation, stocking, and regular upkeep of pub ingredients and foods
Maintained clean kitchen conditions, including regular opening pub duties and closing cleaning tasks

Digitization Assistant (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Cowan Tetrapod Collection, UBC Work Learn Program (January � May 2015)
Captured photographs of biological specimens with a focus on avian organisms to be categorized and entered into the Beaty Biodiversity Museum's database
Developed new protocols to capture and categorize specimens using the VertNet database system
Used strict photography techniques to comprehensively photograph each specimen
Performed lighting and color correction on each specimen using Adobe Photoshop
Uploaded and categorized specimens in Beaty Museum file systems for entry into the Biodiversity database


Tutor (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
DataPi Learning Center (October 2014 � February 2015)
Teacher /tutor of a variety of subjects to children ages 5-18
Managed learning goals, ongoing schoolwork, and prospective deadlines to provide comprehensive tutoring help to struggling students

Hardware Tester (Redmond, WA, USA)
Flexasoft (May-June 2013, June-August 2014)
Performed hardware tests as contractor on equipment provided by client Microsoft
Tests assessed the viability and effectiveness of hardware to determine if hardware goals were met
Reported accurately compiled data from tests to be compared with other contractors� data

Lifeguard (Kirkland, WA, USA)
Kirkland Aquatics (June 2011- August 2013)
Managed responsibility of American Red Cross certifications, completed maintenance tasks, engaged with patrons using communication skills, and enforced rules and guidelines

Leadership Experience

Kirkland Youth Council (2009-2012)
Police and Fire Department Liaison (2011-2012)
Coordinator of volunteer and community opportunities for youth council members
Acted as spokesperson for police and fire department outreach, relayed questions concerns between council members and the chief of the Kirkland police department
~100 hours per year of volunteer activities