Brian Carter
About Brian Carter
Brian Carter is a Senior R Developer with over 20 years of experience in data science, specializing in epidemiological research. He has a strong background in programming with R and has published research in high-impact journals, focusing on cancer causes and prevention.
Work at ProCogia
Brian Carter has been employed at ProCogia as a Senior R Developer since 2022. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in data science to contribute to various projects. His focus includes utilizing R for data analysis and visualization, which aligns with his expertise in creating impactful graphics and reports.
Education and Expertise
Brian Carter holds multiple degrees from Georgia State University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 2004, followed by a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in 2010. He also completed a Master of Arts in Anthropology in 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data science and epidemiological research.
Background in Epidemiological Research
Brian Carter has over 20 years of experience in data science, primarily within non-profit research environments. His career includes significant roles such as Manager of Bioinformatics at the American Cancer Society from 2010 to 2021 and as an Epidemiologist at Babylon for eight months in 2021-2022. His work has focused on cancer causes and prevention, utilizing his skills in big-data manipulation and analytics.
Technical Skills and Tools
Brian Carter is proficient in several programming languages and tools, including R, SAS, and Python. He uses R as his primary programming tool and employs ggplot2 and plotly for data visualization. He is also experienced with Jupyter notebooks and is currently developing an integrated IDE that combines SAS, R, and Python. Additionally, he utilizes Quarto for creating professional reports and presentations.
Research Contributions and Conferences
Brian Carter has published research results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, focusing on cancer causes and prevention. He is actively involved in the data science community and will represent the R Consortium at the R Stats conference in New York City in May 2024, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field.