Joe R.
About Joe R.
Joe R. is an Operations Analyst at Hopper with expertise in SQL, Java, and various Python libraries, and has a background in computer science and psychology from the University of Minnesota.
Current Role as Operations Analyst at Hopper
Joe R. began his role as an Operations Analyst at Hopper on February 1, 2022. In this capacity, he is responsible for a variety of tasks including performance research and modeling, dashboard creation and analytics, stakeholder management, project management, data engineering, and data governance. His technical proficiency in SQL and Java programming languages supports his analytical capabilities.
Previous Experience and Contributions
Prior to joining Hopper, Joe R. has held several roles in different sectors. He worked as a Business Consultant at Above Market, where he developed an intelligent recommendation application for Shopify merchants. His earlier experiences include positions as an Educator at lululemon, a Property Assistant at Carlson, and a Sales Representative at Vector Marketing. Additionally, he worked as a Sales Associate at AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC. and served as a Player Assistant Coach at Maple Grove Football Booster Club.
Academic Background in Computer Science and Cognitive Sciences
Joe R. holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus on Cognitive and Brain Sciences from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 2018 to 2022. Concurrently, he pursued and completed an Associate's degree in Computer Science from the same institution between 2020 and 2022. Both programs equipped him with a solid foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of his fields of study.
Technical Skills and Research Experience
Joe R. is proficient in various programming languages and tools pertinent to data analysis and research. He has experience with Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, Selenium, and Requests. He is also skilled in using Google Big Query for queries, databases, and jobs. His research experience includes serving as a Research Assistant in the Bayesian Decision-Making Lab at the University of Minnesota.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Joe R. has also contributed to academia by serving as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Minnesota from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he supported course instruction and student mentoring, enhancing the educational experience for undergraduates in the computer science program.