Regina Carns
About Regina Carns
Regina Carns is a Principal Data Scientist with extensive experience in data analysis and experimental design. She has worked at various organizations, including Shelf Engine and Airbnb, and holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics and Astrobiology from the University of Washington.
Current Role as Principal Data Scientist
Regina Carns currently holds the position of Principal Data Scientist at Shelf Engine, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in data science to enhance the company's operations and decision-making processes. Her work involves leveraging advanced analytical techniques and tools to drive insights from data.
Previous Experience at Shelf Engine
Regina Carns previously worked at Shelf Engine in various capacities. She served as a Data Scientist from 2021 to 2022 for 11 months, followed by a role as Senior Data Scientist for 7 months in 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to data-driven projects and initiatives that supported the company's objectives in the food supply chain.
Education and Expertise
Regina Carns earned her Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Pomona College, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at the University of Washington, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geophysics and Astrobiology between 2008 and 2015. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in data science, particularly in experimental design and data analysis.
Technical Skills and Tools
Regina Carns possesses a diverse skill set in data science, including expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting. She is proficient in programming languages and tools such as Python, Matlab, Numpy, Scipy, and Scikit-Learn. Additionally, she has exposure to AWS EC2, Flask, Bootstrap, Keras, SQLAlchemy, Gensim, and NLTK, which enhances her capabilities in developing data-driven solutions.
Professional Background
Regina Carns has a varied professional background that includes roles in academia and industry. She worked as a Future of Ice Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Washington from 2015 to 2017 and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2015. Her experience also includes positions at Airbnb as a Data Scientist and at Laserfiche in various roles, including Manager of User Education and Assistant to the President.