adrian abellanoza , phd
Analytic Scientist at Nationwide
data scientist | research psychologist
data scientist background experimental psychology social science research . applied growing quantitative skillset wide variety business function , including organizational behavior , user experience research , business intelligence .
Nationwide
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationwide
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Analytic Scientist
The University of Texas at Arlington
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-texas-at-arlington
-Courses taught: Advanced Statistics 1 & 2 (graduate-level), Statistics 1 & 2 (undergraduate)
-Responsible for preparing assignments and grading, as well as lecturing and assisting students with data analysis exercises during the laboratory component of the course
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Verizon Connect
https://www.linkedin.com/company/verizon-connect
-Developed a neural network model to classify vehicle impact events based on telematics data, in order to improve emergency services processes for customers
-Synthesized academic literature and created a proof-of-concept written in Python for the purposes of a patent application involving telematics data (currently in preparation)
-Leveraged a wide variety of models and techniques to serve business needs and stakeholder requests (e.g., LSTM and MLP neural networks, SVM, kNN, LOF, linear/logistic regression, decision tree, random forest, time-series, bootstrapping, etc.)
-Provided timely and accurate data reporting and analysis for multiple business functions on projects surrounding both telematics and user experience.
-Built a foundational skillset in using Python for data science and analytic work (e.g., pandas, numpy, Keras, Tensorflow)
-Provided quantitative research and data analysis insight to UX Research and Product teams
Atlanta, Georgia
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Data Science Intern (UX Research)
Verizon Connect
https://www.linkedin.com/company/verizon-connect
-Worked effectively within a cross-functional team (including designers, front-end/back-end developers) to create feature prototype for a driving app
-Conducted usability testing and general population surveys to inform design iterations
-Performed customer segmentation research using clustering techniques (e.g. k-means, hierarchical, two-step)
-Explored and documented text mining, sentiment analysis techniques for managerial use
-Completed an early draft of a vehicle collision detection & warning algorithm, adapted/translated from previously published engineering research (written in R programming language)
-Gained experience working in Scrum/Agile software development cycles (sprints, increments)
Atlanta, Georgia
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UX Research Intern
Aviall, A Boeing Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aviall
-Invited for a second time to Aviall's competitive summer internship program
-Responsible for expanding Aviall's voice of the customer (VOC) capabilities through survey research and design 
-Designed new customer feedback survey targeting website attitudes, reported issues, and overall customer attitudes towards Aviall
-Constructed a data dashboard using TIBCO Spotfire to help visualize and analyze survey data
-Conducted data analyses through the R statistical programming language to link survey responses to website behaviors, financial metrics, and other relevant variables
-Presented findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including CEO Eric Strafel
***Also partnered with HR for a data-driven program evaluation of Aviall's key leadership development and training program, Aviall Gold
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Online Marketing and eCommerce Intern
The University of Texas at Arlington
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-texas-at-arlington
-With a team, completed an employee attitudes project to allow OFM to gain visibility on workers’ self-reported behaviors and attitudes towards the organization
-Instrumental in survey construction, dissemination, and data analysis, as well as the interpretation of results
-Completed a feedback presentation for fellow student consultants, as well as a formal presentation to AVP of Facilities Management Bill Poole
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Organizational Consultant
Aviall, A Boeing Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aviall
-Completed a thorough, multifaceted assessment of data reporting and related communications between the Business Intelligence team and other business functions within Aviall 
-Developed supplementary materials to aid BI, including a communications guide, newsletter, and reporting forms 
-Gave formal presentation to Aviall’s executive Senior Leadership Team, including CEO Eric Strafel
-Created final “whitepaper” report including a project summary, academic literature review, and survey data analysis
3660 Regent Blvd
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Information Systems Intern - Business Intelligence Team
Amity Hospice
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amity-hospice
-With a team, developed an improved performance management system for RNs within the organization 
-Conducted targeted interviews to obtain SME knowledge, org structure, and existing performance management system to aid in design of new system
-Played a key role in creating the final report, as well as designing the materials/forms to be used in the new system
Dallas, TX
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Performance Management Consultant
The University of Texas at Austin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/theuniversityoftexasataustin-
-Assisted with daily operation of the lab, including but not limited to the recruitment of child research participants, the scheduling of appointments, and organization of lab materials 
-Ran both child and college-age participants through various types of experiments, including video-recorded behavioral experiments and online surveys
-Performed additional data collection away from lab, on-site at “The Thinkery” children’s museum in Austin, TX (formerly “Austin Children’s Museum”)
-Coded video responses and behaviors of participants to assist graduate students in interpreting and analyzing data gathered 
-Wrote preliminary, exploratory literature reviews intended to aid graduate students in identifying important articles and studies
-Archived documents and articles related to research, either published or under review
Cognition, Culture, and Development Laboratory
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Research Assistant
Amity Hospice
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amity-hospice
-Provided social support and care for terminally ill and/or elderly patients and their families 
-Visited patients in nursing homes, extended care, or private residences and reported on their psychological and medical condition
-Created/managed projects related to hospice care and service, such as the planning of memorial services and oversight of bereavement services
Dallas, TX
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Summer Social Work Volunteer/Intern
The Center of Excellence for the Study of Health and Chronic Illnesses – UT Arlington
-Assisted Ph.D. candidates with data management related to research concerning the phenomenon of central sensitization in chronic pain
-Was responsible for data entry/electronic conversion of patient information on-site at PRIDE pain research facility in Dallas, TX
Arlington, TX
Research Assistant
Amity Hospice
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amity-hospice
-Provided social support and care for terminally ill and/or elderly patients and their families 
-Visited patients in nursing homes, extended care, or private residences and reported on their psychological and medical condition
-Created/managed projects related to hospice care and service, such as the planning of memorial services and oversight of bereavement services
Dallas, TX
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Summer Social Work Volunteer/Intern
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Experimental Psychology
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The University of Texas at Arlington
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Master of Science (M.S.)
-Gained proficiency in various areas of I/O consulting, including performance management and employee selection system design, employee attitude assessment, and consulting/presentation skills
-Built a strong theoretical foundation in topics like social psychology and organizational behavior, as well as complex statistical techniques and research methodology
-Proposed  research ideas outside of required coursework, focusing on personality traits and individual differences and how they relate to organizational settings
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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The University of Texas at Arlington
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
-Became familiar with a vast array of topics in the social and behavioral sciences, including cognitive neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, sociology, perceptual science, and developmental psychology
-Assisted graduate students in conducting research related to culture, religiousity, and theory of mind in children
Psychology
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The University of Texas at Austin
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John Horn High School
The Impact of Top Performers in Creative Groups
Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts
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Burnout in ER Nurses: Review of the Literature and Interview Themes
Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjmcgrady
Virginia Beach, VA
Matthew McGrady
Senior People Scientist @ Culture Amp
https://www.linkedin.com/in/izabelawidlak
Greater Chicago Area
Izabela Widlak
I/O Psychologist / Organizational Development / Leader Development & Coaching / Training & Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinta-m-sarma-28366788
Minneapolis, MN
Zinta M. Sarma
Consulting Psychologist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/damaur-quander-ph-d-46b40b5a
Washington, DC
Damaur Quander, Ph.D.
Transpersonal Psychologist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikareliford
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Jess Reliford
Lead Industrial/Organizational Psychologist at FEMA
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-mosley
London
Charlotte Mosley
Senior People Scientist / EMEA Team Lead at Culture Amp
https://www.linkedin.com/in/klswigart
Pittsburgh, PA
Kristen Swigart
Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhadra-dutta-ph-d-1314918
San Francisco, CA
Subhadra Dutta, Ph.D.
Director, People Science - Analytics + Talent Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geniechartier
Winter Garden, FL
Genie Chartier
Research Psychologist at NAVAIR - Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/llacivita09
Boone, NC
Lori LaCivita
Board Certified Executive, Education, & General Coach; Educator; Emotional Intelligence & Positive Leadership Expert, Assessment, Coach and Development;  Organizational Psychologist; Positive Leadership
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditi-sachdev
New York, NY
Aditi Sachdev, PhD
Senior People Research Scientist at Wonder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyebrown
Greater Boston
Dr. Audrey E Brown, PMP, MSPPM, SSGB, CSOX, CSM
Professor | Organizational Psychologist | Professional Speaker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luye-chang-ph-d-we-are-hiring-45070b30
San Francisco Bay Area
Luye Chang, Ph.D. - We are hiring
Senior Manager, People Science at Uber
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iggyzhao
Philadelphia, PA
Ziyi (Iggy) Zhao
PhD student in Management Information Systems
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramshenoy97
Boston, MA
Vikram Shenoy
SDE-I @ Amazon, Alexa AI | CS Graduate @ Northeastern University | Machine Learning and Software Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgkumar
Atlanta, GA
Jayashree Ganeshkumar
Seeking full-time opportunities as a Data Analyst/ Business Analyst
https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgaharish
Greater Seattle Area
Durga Harish Dayapule
Data Scientist at Fanatics|IJCAI Conference|IITG
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Evolutionary Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology Professionals
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