ANGUS WATTERS

2786 Ben Lomond Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105| 805.895.1590|


WORK OBJECTIVE

I am a data scientists and data engineer, working remotely for Lynker Technologies out of Santa Barbara, CA. I am passionate about all things data science, programming, and machine learning. I specialize in spatial data collection, aggregation, statistical analysis, and visualization. I have experience creating interactive R Shiny Dashboards, R packages, implementing machine learning model workflows, and deploying software solutions for clients through REST API services. I have a thirst for knowledge and try to continue my growth and education each day. I believe to be a responsible employee one must tackle every task with diligence and care.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA – (2019 – 2021)

B.A. in Geography with an Emphasis in Geographic Information Science


SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE – (2016- 2018)


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Lynker Technologies, Remote out of Santa Barbara, CA
Spatial Data Scientist, (2021 - present)

  • Wrangling, cleaning, and management of client data
  • Developing hydrologic/spatial machine learning model workflows, starting with data acquisition and ending with a production ready analytic model that meets client needs
  • Developing and deploying interactive data visualization technologies (R Shiny) to view incremental progress on tasks or as a final product to clients.
  • Creating REST API services for clients
  • R/Python Package development
  • Creating and maintaining project code bases through GitHub
  • Presenting technical write ups and documentation for the client to convey results or work in progress


US GROUNDWATER RESEARCH, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
Research assistant, Professor Perrone, Debra (2019 - 2021)

  • Analyzing spatial and non-spatial US Geological Survey and state groundwater data in R
  • Focus on the analysis of groundwater well depths and pumping
  • Analysis of the results of different state level sustainable groundwater management approaches


FLOOD MAPPING RESEARCH, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
Research assistant, Mike Johnson, UCSB PhD candidate (2020 - present)

  • Mapping terrain-based flood extents, with the goal of produce a continental flood map that can be used in real time for Emergency Medical Services specifically comparing known FEMA flood extents with a ‘bucket’, Height Above Nearest Drainage model
  • Comparison of known FEMA flood extents with a ‘bucket’ HAND model using raster data


INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
ENVS 193 Profesor Perrone, Debra (Winter Quarter 2021)

  • I am an instructional assistant in a class focused on teaching students how to organize, clean, manipulate and analyze large hydrological data sets using R
  • With my expertise in R, I provide technical programming support, contribute to writing labs, and leading portions of labs




SKILLS + INTERESTS

Skills:
  • Data Science Portfolio
  • Highly proficient using R/Python as a tool for data science and GIS:
    • Cleaning, organizing, aggregating, and analyzing both spatial and non-spatial data
    • Implementing Machine Learning Models from data ingestion to deployment
    • Using various ML modeling frameworks (Decision trees, SVMs, Neural Networks, etc.)
    • Processing text data for use in NLP ML models
    • Creating R Shiny interactive dashboards
    • Creating data visualizations in R/Python
    • REST API Development
    • R/Python package development
    • Creating reproducible code and workflows in R/Python
    • Working in GitHub repositories and maintaining clean and up-to-date code bases.
    • Web scraping
    • Working with large, ‘messy’ government data sets, shape files, and time series data
  • Experienced using SQL
  • Proficiency in AWS core services (S3, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, IAM, API Gateway)
  • Experienced in creating Docker images
  • Experienced deploying docker containers to Cloud Infrastructure Providers (AWS, DigitalOcean).
  • Progressing through AWS Solutions Architect certificate
  • Able to work with CSS and HTML code
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experienced using QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online
Interests:
  • I enjoy an active lifestyle (running, biking, swimming, rowing, kayaking), gardening, playing card/board games, drawing, and spending time with friends and family.




OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

SANTA BARBARA RUNNING, Santa Barbara, CA
Sales Representative (2019 - present)

  • Provided information and options on shoes based on an individual’s goals and needs
  • Comfortably multitask, ensuring optimal response to customers’ requests


GALLUP & STRIBLING ORCHIDS, Carpinteria, CA
Sales Representative (2018)

  • Provided exceptional customer service while processing phone orders
  • Provided support during hectic Mother’s Day season
  • Collaborated with the flower production floor and truck drivers receiving orders, maintaining clear communication between all parties


THE GARDEN MARKET, Carpinteria, CA
Cashier & Server (2017)

  • Provided friendly and efficient customer service; striving to give customers a positive dining experience by attending to their needs promptly and enthusiastically


SORAA INC., Goleta, CA
Intern (Spring 2015)

  • Gained an introduction into the production of GaN crystals used in LEDs and contributed in organizing data collected from GaN production runs in Excel files.





VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

SANTA BARBARA FOODBANK’S BACKYARD BOUNTY
Community Outreach & volunteer fundraiser (2014 – 2018)

  • tasked with leading groups into local residences to harvest fruits and vegetables which are then distributed back to the community by the Foodbank.


LAGUNA BLANCA SPORTS DRIVE
Volunteer (2011-2015)

  • Organized and oversaw the collection of used sports equipment which were donated to the Goleta Boys & Girls Club.




REFERENCES

  • Mike Johnson, coworker, Lead Data Scientist at Lynker -
  • Debra Perrone, UCSB Bren School of ESM, Assistant Professor -
  • Dan Brown, personal reference, Supply Chain Automation at AWS -
  • Joe DeVreese, Santa Barbara Running – (805) 729-0138
  • Sherrie Todd, The Garden Market – (805) 708-6428