About alex
Passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making, I recently completed my final classes at the University of Michigan, where I earned a master's degree in Applied Data Science in December, 2023. With a solid foundation in economics and political science developed while double-majoring as an undergraduate at UCLA, I bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective to data-driven problem solving. My coursework has honed my skills in natural language processing, data mining, machine learning, data visualization, and deep learning, equipping me to extract and convey meaningful insights from complex datasets. Eager to contribute to the rapidly-growing and ever-evolving field of data science, I am actively seeking professional opportunities that will allow me to apply my skills and continue learning. My goal is to make a substantial impact by solving real-world problems through innovative data-driven solutions and clear, accessible communication. I'm excited about the prospect of collaborating with dynamic teams and staying at the forefront of advancements in this exciting and transformative field. Let's connect and explore how my diverse background and technical skills can contribute to innovative solutions through data science! Additionally, I am a musician and music instructor and am passionate about helping others discover and develop their musical ability. I've performed in venues ranging from concert halls to elementary school assemblies to bluegrass festivals, and I'm interested in many genres including rock, folk, pop, blues, country, bluegrass, and old time. Regardless of a student’s age and skill level, I'm happy to tailor my teaching to the needs and interests of each individual to ensure they develop the proper knowledge and technique to accomplish their goals. If you are interested in taking lessons, please reach out! I would love to meet you.
Key Skills
Experience
Ai Prompt Engineer
CurrentDataannotation
* Evaluates the ability of various large language models to generate Python code and perform data analysis on real-world datasets. * Trains models to use Python libraries including Pandas, Matplotlib, Altair, Seaborn, Numpy, and PyTorch, amongst others. * Tests model output and provides feedback, optimizing code and correcting hallucinated details in the analysis performed by the model.
Instructor
Code Sleep Repeat
Led remote week-long courses over Zoom focused on coding, critical thinking, personal finance, and environmental awareness for groups of 5-10 children ages 9-14 - Instructed and supervised individual and group projects that introduced students to drag-and-drop coding with Scratch in addition to basic Python and JavaScript concepts - Facilitated student presentations to industry executives at Proofpoint (a cybersecurity company)
Music Instructor
Tunelark
* Teaches individual guitar and banjo lessons on Zoom to students of all ages in the U.S., U.K., and Canada * Maintains a studio of 15-20 students at a time each taking weekly lessons * Develops lesson plans, manages scheduling, creates assignments, records instructional videos * Transcribes sheet music and tablature for recordings of live performances that students are interested in so that they have the resources to learn an exact version of a song that they like
Education
University Of Michigan - School Of Information
Masters
University Of Michigan
Masters
Ucla
Bachelor Of Arts
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Common Questions
What is alex's expertise?
alex specializes in Prompt Engineer - San Francisco, with expertise in amazon web services, american government, analytical skills, arranging music, artificial intelligence.
Where is alex located?
alex is based in san francisco, california, united states.
How much experience does alex have?
alex has 11+ years of professional experience.
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