I love to problem solve and dig deep into analysis to investigate the issue on hand. This enthusiasm led me to pursue a certificate in data science from UC Irvine to get immersed in this constantly growing field. The curriculum included data visualization, data warehousing, statistics, linear algebra, predictive analytics, and Java. My favorite was predictive analytics and visualization. I graduated from the UC Irvine Data Science certificate program in 2018 and seeking to use what I have learned. I am continuing my education through a variety of learning platforms to improve my data science skills in Python and Power BI.
I also hold a BFA in photography from Otis College of Art and Design (1999) and had a passionate career as a professional photographer. My work experience also includes working in the film and real estate industries, as well as web site development for affiliate marketing.
With this variety of education and work experience, I am excited to move onto a new path where I can utilize and grow my newfound skills with a team of problem solvers and analytic geeks like myself.
When I’m not sitting in front of a Jupyter Notebook or Power BI dashboard trying to work out a new challenge, you can find me walking my Boxer at the beach, ocean paddling, or enjoying a delicious craft brew from one of the many local breweries around the South Bay in Los Angeles, CA.
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Ken Watson