Renee Olson
About Renee Olson
Renee Olson is a Data Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in Bayesian Uncertainty Quantification. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Statistics from California State University - East Bay.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Renee Olson currently serves as a Data Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2021. Her work involves utilizing Bayesian Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) in various data science projects. Prior to her current role, she completed two internships at the same laboratory. In 2020, she worked as a Summer Intern focusing on multi-fidelity modeling with Gaussian Processes for two months. In 2021, she interned for five months in the Bayesian UQ department.
Education and Expertise
Renee Olson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University, which she completed from 2001 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Statistics from California State University - East Bay, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. Her expertise includes proficiency in programming languages R and Python, which she employs for data analysis and modeling. She collaborates with aeronautical engineers to enhance model accuracy using machine learning techniques.
Background
Before her current role in data science, Renee Olson gained experience in various positions. She worked as an Operations Specialist at Freedom Debt Relief from 2007 to 2008. Following that, she served as a Community Associate at Stanford University from 2010 to 2012. Her diverse background in operations and community engagement complements her analytical skills in data science.
Achievements
Renee Olson has contributed to significant projects during her time at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, particularly in the areas of Bayesian UQ and multi-fidelity modeling. Her internships provided her with foundational experience that led to her current role as a Data Scientist. Additionally, her collaboration with aeronautical engineers showcases her ability to apply statistical methods to real-world challenges.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional work, Renee Olson has a passion for baking, often preparing baked goods from scratch. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as road biking and hiking in the Bay Area foothills, which allows her to engage with the natural environment during her leisure time.