Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Bachelor’s Chemical Engineering
September 2017 - May 2022
Relevant Courses: Organic Chemistry 1&2/Lab, Physical Chemistry Class/Lab, Chemical Engineering Lab 1&2, Fluid Flow, Separation Processes, Explorations in Molecular Biology and Genetics (Columbia University)

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Master’s Data Science
September 2022 - May 2026
Relevant Courses: Applied Statistics, Data Analysis with R, Data Mining with Python, Data Management Systems Design, Web Systems Development

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, R, SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

ML/AI Libraries: pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, tidyverse, lme4, brms

Visualization: Tableau, ggplot2, Plotly, Excel

Tools & Infrastructure: Git, GitHub, Docker, AWS/GCP

Experience

Sun Chemical

Data Scientist
July 2023 - April 2024
Skills: R, Python, Quarto, OMNIC, Spectrus DB

  • Advanced Instrumentation & Analysis: Trained in FTIR, Pyrolysis GC-MS, and Headspace analysis for material analysis.
  • Software & Automation: Automated data file conversions (.spa to .csv) using OMNIC, Spectrus, and DB.
  • CI Pipeline Development: Developed GitHub Actions CI pipeline for R and Python.
  • Method Development: Created methods for predicting substance properties, advancing analytical techniques.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Authored Quarto documentation, making project progress comprehensible to both technical and non-technical staff.

Sun Chemical

Research Intern
June 2020 - December 2020
Skills: R, Minitab, Anton Paar (AP) Connect lab execution software

  • Managed advanced rheometers for material analysis, and led training initiatives for Anton Paar software, including SOP development.
  • Contributed to experimental design and quality control enhancement by initiating an ANOVA Gauge R&R study.

Rite Aid

Pharmacy Technician
October 2019 - March 2020
Skills: NexGen

  • Translated prescriptions filled out by prescribers and entered information in the patient’s profile in accordance with state regulations.
  • Worked with pharmacists per work instructions, following workflows and procedures with knowledge of NYS laws and regulations.
  • Engaged with customers while maintaining a respectful and positive atmosphere.

Publication

Research With Professor Kathleen McEnnis

Polymer Drug Delivery Vehicles
2017-2019
Skills: Excel, NanoSight NS300 NTA software

  • Mastered and independently operated a $90 K NETZSCH Kinexus Ultra+ rheometer, configuring both software and instrumentation to execute precision polymer‐drug delivery experiments.
  • Designed and conducted controlled viscosity studies in bovine plasma, using A / B testing methodology to isolate and evaluate the impact of single‐variable modifications.