Michael A.
About Michael A.
Michael A. is a statistician currently working in the Computational Engineering Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has extensive experience in data analysis and has held various positions in healthcare and academia, contributing to his expertise in biostatistics and data analysis tools.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Michael A. currently serves as Technical Staff (Statistician) in the Computational Engineering Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the laboratory. Prior to this position, he worked in the Office of Laboratory Infrastructure at the same institution as an Academic Graduate Appointment (Statistician) from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory spans over three years.
Education and Expertise
Michael A. has a solid educational background in statistics and mathematics. He earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biostatistics from California State University-East Bay, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, completed in 2007. Additionally, he has an Associate of Science (AS) in Mathematics from Evergreen Valley College and an AS in Computer Information Systems - Unix Networking from San Jose City College. His expertise includes proficiency in data analysis tools such as R, Python, SAS, SQL, and Excel.
Background
Michael A. has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in healthcare and academia. He worked at Kaiser Permanente in various roles, including Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinic, Medical Transportation, and Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, accumulating over 16 years of service from 1997 to 2013. He also served as a Graduate Student and Instructional Student Assistant at California State University-East Bay from 2014 to 2018. His work experience further includes a role as an Associate at Vega Economics from 2018 to 2020.
Achievements
Michael A. enjoys innovative approaches to data analysis, often employing unconventional methods such as using chalk on sidewalks to visualize data. He possesses a gritty growth mindset, which informs his professional approach and problem-solving strategies. His ability to make sense of complex data sets has been a significant asset throughout his career.