Data Storyteller & Analyst
Fluent in Data. Fluent in Human.
From Global Development to Data | From Numbers to Narrative
I read data like a scientist and a room like a bartender.
I bring curiosity and empathy so data speaks your language. At its core, my work is about translation, turning complexity into understanding people can act on.
I came to data the long way around: through five continents, two master’s degrees, and years of listening from behind the bar. Along the way, I studied international development, environmental policy, and sustainable tourism; worked in Caribbean hospitality; and learned to translate across cultures, disciplines, and perspectives.
The Human Side of Analytics
Today, I bring that same cultivated curiosity and empathy to analytics. With Python, SQL, R, visualization, and machine learning as tools—not ends—I find signal in the noise and help it land with clarity and impact.
My approach blends systems thinking with storytelling. I’m comfortable navigating complexity, whether in messy datasets, big-picture strategy, or interdisciplinary teams. Hospitality taught me to read people; global development taught me to read context. I bring both to every project: analytical rigor, narrative instinct, and audience-aware communication.
This portfolio reflects that philosophy: data used not just to understand the world, but to help improve it.
Beyond the Pixels
Offscreen, I live for sunlight, mountain air, good stories, and growing things. A lifelong learner and incurable wanderer of both landscapes and ideas, I chase plot twists, explore streets, and dig into facts, fables, and rabbit holes with equal joy.
Here’s the toolkit. For the scenic route that got me here, visit Certifications & Degrees.
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Languages:
Python, R, SQL, JavaScript
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Visualization:
Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Leaflet, ggplot2, Tableau
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Machine Learning:
scikit-learn, XGBoost, SHAP, TensorFlow/Keras
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Data Wrangling & EDA:
pandas, NumPy, Tidyverse
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Databases:
PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB
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Web Dev & Scraping:
Flask, Django, REST APIs, Beautiful Soup
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Dev Tools:
Git, Jupyter, RStudio, VS Code
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Supporting Tools:
Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint
“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.”
- E.B. White