Elliott O'brien
About Elliott O'brien
Elliott O'Brien is a Data Scientist currently employed at Mathematica in Oakland, California. He has a diverse background in data analysis and programming, with previous roles at Evidera, Alpha Media USA, and Oregon Health & Science University.
Work at Mathematica
Elliott O'Brien has been employed as a Data Scientist at Mathematica since 2021. In this role, he focuses on data science consulting projects that aim to enhance social equity within the public policy research sector. His work involves serving clients across federal, state, and local government sectors, alongside foundations such as the Gates Foundation and the National Science Foundation. O'Brien's expertise in developing data pipelines and utilizing various technologies supports Mathematica's mission to provide data-driven insights.
Previous Experience in Data Science and Statistics
Before joining Mathematica, Elliott O'Brien worked at Evidera as a Statistician from 2017 to 2021 in San Francisco, California. His earlier roles include serving as a Digital Data Analyst at Alpha Media USA from 2015 to 2017 in Portland, Oregon, and as an Intern Programmer at Oregon Health & Science University from 2014 to 2015. These positions contributed to his development in statistical analysis and data management, laying a strong foundation for his current work.
Education and Expertise
Elliott O'Brien holds a Master of Science (MS) in Statistics from Portland State University, which he completed between 2013 and 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the same institution from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Arts (AA) in Mathematics from Seattle Central College from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in developing data pipelines using AWS technologies and programming languages such as R and Python.
Technical Skills and Tools
O'Brien possesses a range of technical skills relevant to data science and web development. He is proficient in creating data pipelines using AWS services like SageMaker, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB. For web development and dashboard creation, he utilizes R Shiny, React.js, and Angular. O'Brien also incorporates open-source resources, including R, Python, BUGS, Wolfram Alpha, and Raspberry-Pi, into his projects, enhancing his ability to deliver effective data solutions.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Elliott O'Brien has a background in education, having served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Portland State University from 2013 to 2015. He also worked as a Math/Stats Tutor at Portland Community College Cascade from 2012 to 2013. These roles allowed him to share his knowledge in mathematics and statistics, contributing to the academic development of students in these fields.