About Me

Welcome! I currently work at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) as the Data Lead for the overhead satellite component of a large computer vision program. I specialize in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through cross-functional collaboration and innovative solutions. With extensive experience in data strategy, management, analysis, and science, I'm passionate about leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and leading technical discussions across various domains and applications.

I excel in breaking down complex problems and building solutions that have immediate actionable insights and recommendations. My day-to-day consists of leading multiple cross-functional technincal teams in the acquisition, pre-processing, curation, and labeling of petabytes of high-quality training data for model development. This includes managing complex data pipelines, setting data priortizations, developing data team strategies, and conducting in-depth data analysis to ensure the highest quality data in support of state-of-the-art deep learning model development for national security objectives through geospatial intelligence.

I served in the United States Navy for eight years, with three overseas deployments as an intelligence analyst. This invaluable experience instilled a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. It's also where I got my start in data, working with complex datasets to provide actionable intelligence to commanders in the field. This is where I honed my analytical skills and learned the importance of clear, succint, timely, and most importantly, accurate communication of complex information to diverse audiences.

Education is a passion of mine, whether for myself or teaching others. I'm finishing my second Bachelor of Science degree in data science (graduating December 2026) with focuses on machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization. My personal projects includes full-stack and data application development; in fact, this website was built from scratch using Next.js (React), Tailwind CSS, and a postgreSQL database. After graduation, I plan to pursue a Master's of Science in Data Analytics Engineering to further deepen my expertise in engineering and analysis.