About
Alyssa Ma
Recent Rutgers Data Science Bootcamp graduate exploring how to apply her cross-functional skills in making sense of big, messy data through data manipulation and pertinent, compelling visualizations
- Linkedin: @alyssa-lee-ma
- Github: @alyslma
- Email: alyssalma@gmail.com
- State: New Jersey, USA
I'm eager to build upon my previous experiences in many client-facing roles as a student nurse, mentor, and tutor to wrangle with raw data and clearly communicate the story behind them. Majoring in nursing has cultivated in me a special understanding of the nuanced nature of empathy, a listening ear, a sharp attentiveness to detail in my work, and an appreciation for open communication and effective collaboration that make me a valuable addition to any team.
Resume
Education
Certificate in Data Science
Jun 2020 - Nov 2020
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
A 24-week intensive bootcamp based out of Rutgers University focused on developing data analytics skills by covering the fundamentals of data science and visualization. Technical programming skills include Excel, VBA, Python, JavaScript, R, SQL Databases, Tableau, Big Data, and Machine Learning.
Akamonkai Japanese Language School
Jul 2019 - Apr 2020
Tokyo, Japan
Attended vigorous Japanese language classes five days a week. Passed the December 2019 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 (highest level).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Minor in Japanese
2015 - 2019
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Awarded with the Ella V. Stonsby Award for highest academic achievement. Dean's List: Fall 2015 - Spring 2019.
Activities and societies: International Friendship Program (IFP) Mentor through Rutgers Global-International Student and Scholar Services, Program in American Language Studies (PALS) Language Exchange Partner, Rutgers Japanese Conversation Club, Rutgers Red Cross, Rutgers Culinary Club, Rutgers International Nursing Student Association
Experience
Warehouse Assistant
Feb 2020 - Apr 2020
Tokyo, Japan
- Coordinated the orderly transportation and restocking of contact lenses within the warehouse through detailed inventory records
- Prepared over 50 orders per day by systematically pulling products as specified on order forms
- Ensured the accuracy of 75+ picked orders daily prior to final packing and shipment
Global Health Practicum in Tanzania
Summer 2018
Tanzania, Africa
- Collaborated with team members to develop a health improvement plan to address major health needs in the community of Dodoma, Tanzania based on existing data and first-hand experience in the clinical setting
- Engaged with students of Dodoma University and locals to learn about the host country's language, customs, health beliefs and practices to deepen cultural competence
- Conducted interviews with staff and patients to further understand the state of health care delivery in the host country
- Presented the finalized plan to students and faculty of Dodoma University and received valuable feedback for future plan development
Skills
- Excel (VBA, VLookup, Pivot tables)
- Tableau
- SQL
- Python
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- R
- API Interactions
- Machine Learning
- More libraries and tools:
- Jupyter Notebook
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Scikit-learn
- Flask
- Plotly
- D3.js
- Leaflet
- Matplotlib
- SQLAlchemy
- Bootstrap
- MongoDB
