JOHNATHAN O. H. NAPIER

Part-Time Lecturer                                                                                                                                                                                                         Ypsilanti, MI USA

Eastern Michigan University, Biology Department                                                                                                                                             08/2025 – Present

• Delivering undergraduate/graduate-level lectures in Plant Evolution & Classification

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Senior Data Scientist (Imaging)                                                                                                                                                                            Little Rock, AR, USA

Arkana Laboratories, Multiplex Imaging Center                                                                                                                                                 04/2022 – 07/2025

• Developed and trained convolutional neural networks (CNNs) using TensorFlow, Keras and Halo AI for tissue segmentation of renal biopsy images

• Applied spatial statistics and unsupervised clustering to analyze leukocyte phenotypes using R and Halo

• Conducted statistical analysis and developed predictive models for disease risks, leveraging R packages such as caret, e1071, survival, and aorsf

• Analyzed RNA expression profiles to find early indicators of disease using Bioconductor and nSolver; identifying genes-of-interest for qPCR assays and targeted drug therapies

• Created frontend apps for tissue adequacy and kidney allocation risk assessments using Shiny and Android Studio

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Private Data Science Tutor                                                                                                                                                                                                              Virtual

Wyzant                                                                                                                                                                                                                             04/2020 – Present

• Delivered 420 hours of tutoring in R programming and mathematics, focusing on statistics, matrix calculus, and machine learning techniques

• Debugged and guided R code programming for undergraduate projects, graduate thesis research, and professional industry research​

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Contract Data Scientist                                                                                                                                                                             Virtual & Ann Arbor, MI USA

Upwork and independent contracts                                                                                                                                                              07/2019 – Present

• Built and optimized predictive models for stock market analysis and sports projections using R and machine learning algorithms

• Analyzed and cleaned datasets using the Tidyverse, VBA macros, and Excel for various projects, including nanosensor data analysis and engineering optimization

• Developed statistical reports and visualizations using ggplot2, plotly, and Power BI to present insights to clients

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Graduate Researcher & Graduate Teaching Associate                                                                                                                                     Ypsilanti, MI, USA

Eastern Michigan University, Mathematics Department                                                                                                                           09/2018 – 04/2021

• Conducted thesis research on the mathematics of Rubik’s Cubes using R, TensorFlow, and Keras for solving combinatorial puzzles through neural networks

• Used Markovian analysis, group theory, and cloud-based neural networks to analyze the lattice structure of permutation groups and efficiency in solutions 

• Tutored 1200+ hours of undergraduate mathematics courses with emphasis on calculus, statistics, linear algebra, and proofs

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Graduate Researcher & Graduate Teaching Associate                                                                                                                                      Orlando, FL, USA

University of Central Florida, Biology Department, Savage Lab                                                                                                             08/2015 – 04/2018

• Conducted thesis research on the spatial statistics and behavioral ecology of Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) using ArcGIS and R for geospatial analysis

• Leveraged cloud computing and SSH protocols for simulation of 9.6 million movement patterns and theoretical spatial statistical analysis of homing behavior

• Drew blood and used histopathologic staining to phenotype white blood cells and characterize immune response in Gopher Tortoises

• Taught two semesters of Evolutionary Biology laboratory and assisted in single semesters of Genetics and Vertebrate Evolution & Ecology

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Undergraduate Researcher                                                                                                                                                                                        Ypsilanti, MI, USA

Eastern Michigan University, Chemistry Department, Holmes Labs                                                                                                        04/2013 – 12/2014

• Investigated proviral integration rates of the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) using qPCR and biochemical assays

• Conducted DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, restrictive digestion, and PCR as part of molecular biology lab protocols

• Designed primer & probe sequences using BLAST for PCR and restriction digestion

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Airborne Cryptologic Linguist                                                                                                                                                   Omaha, NE, USA & Qatar, Doha

United States Air Force, Offutt AFB & Al Udeid AB                                                                                                                                     09/2005 – 08/2011

• Flew 97 intelligence-gathering missions, providing tactical translations and analysis of Arabic communications and applying decryption algorithms to electronic communications

• Utilized VBA macros and geospatial software to acquire and locate targets of interest

• Served as a non-commissioned officer, supervising and training over 30 airmen in language translation and intelligence reporting

• Regularly conducted intelligence gathering simulations, serving as a subject matter expert and certifying agent in tactical Arabic & Quick Reaction Capabilities

• Collaborated with analysts and commanders to develop actionable intelligence briefs based on geospatial data and linguistic interpretations​