Resume

Bachelor of Science

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Statistics and Analytics

• Methods of Data Analysis
• Mathematical Statistics
• Decision Analytics
• Sports Analytics
• Numerical Analysis

Predictive Analytics for NBA Betting Spreads Using Machine Learning

Carolina Data Challenge

• Developed a predictive model using advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze NBA game spread outcomes, achieving the second-highest accuracy in the class
• Utilized regression analysis and random forest models to enhance the accuracy of predictions
• Developed a custom data preprocessing pipeline in R to clean, transform, and normalize large datasets

Chicago Crime Data Project

UNC Course STOR 320

• Directed a semester-long project analyzing crime dataset from Kaggle regarding crime in Chicago
• Created dynamic crime maps using R plotting tools to visualize crime hotspots through heatmaps and GIF animations with ggplot
• Delivered compelling presentations to share project insights, highlighting associations between crime rates, poverty, and mental health

Dota 2 (Online Gaming) Draft Picker

UNC Hackathon

• Created a Python-based web scraping tool to extract real-time data from Dota 2, including character statistics, win rates, and game outcomes
• Designed algorithms to analyze character combinations and select the most effective team composition

Head Cashier

Home Depot, Inc.

Handled transactions and created day to day schedules for all other cashiers.

• Demonstrated leadership by overseeing and guiding a team of cashiers
• Assisted in inventory management by tracking sales and coordinating with store owner
• Optimized checkout processes to reduce wait times and enhance experience for customers

Leading Mentor

Musical Empowerment

Musical Empowerment is a non-profit organization based in the research triangle area that serves to provide free music lessons to children who may not afford the cost of a real music teacher.

• Orchestrated successful music events, engaging children from underserved communities in Carrboro
• Maintained open and effective communication with over 100 parents, addressing inquiries, gathering feedback, and fostering a strong parent-organization relationship
• Gathered parent feedback using Google Forms and Excel to implement data-driven improvements, aligning students with top-performing teachers