Adam Neal
About Adam Neal
Adam Neal is a Research Analyst at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in developing visualizations and reports to aid decision-making. He has a diverse background with experience in various research and administrative roles, and holds a Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland College Park.
Company
Adam Neal currently works at Sandia National Laboratories, a premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. He has been with the laboratory since 2019, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Title
Adam Neal holds the position of Research Analyst at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, he leverages his expertise in data analysis and visualization to support leadership and security professionals in decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Adam Neal achieved a Master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland College Park, studying from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Wabash College, earned between 2011 and 2015. His expertise includes developing visualizations and reports using RShiny and Tableau, aiding decision-making through comprehensible data presentations.
Professional Background
Adam Neal's professional history includes diverse roles such as working as a Research Assistant with Dr. Lawrence Sherman at Cambridge University and Dr. Ellen Cohn at Florida International University during 2018-2019. He also interned at the Electronic Records Division of the National Archives and Records Administration (2017) and at INTERPOL Washington, U.S. Department of Justice (2016). He has varied experience from earlier roles including internships and assistant positions with governmental and legal bodies such as the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Office of Sen. Sam Brownback.
Project Involvement
Adam Neal is involved in projects that require coordination with solutions architects, developers, and data owners to establish data pipelines and define application requirements. He also proposes and organizes peer-to-peer mentoring sessions and has suggested professional development courses such as a 3-week Coursera SQL class. His continuous learning efforts include exploring new analytical techniques and data packages.