Biologist / Data Scientist / Mathematician / Quantum Chemist
Education: Degrees
Master of Science
in Mathematics
2021
Master of Science
in Biology
2018
Bachelor of Science
in Biology, Biochemistry, and Mathematics
2014
Associates of Arts
in Arabic
2009
Education: Certification
Professional Certificates in
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Applied Data Analytics
- Data Analysis: Absolute Beginners
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Data Analysis: Essential Skills
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Introduction to Computer Science
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Microsoft Excel Fundamentals
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Microsoft Excel for the Data Analyst
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Quantum 101
Specializations in
- AI Foundations for Everyone
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AI Engineering
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Biostatistics in Public Health
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Deep Learning
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Genomic Data Science
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Machine Learning
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Mathematics for Machine Learning
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Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health
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TensorFlow: Data and Deployment
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TensorFlow in Practice
Learning Tracks in
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Importing & Cleaning Data with R
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Unsupervised Machine Learning in R
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Understanding Data Topics
Professional Experience
Imaging Data Scientist Little Rock, AR, USA
Arkana Laboratories, Multiplex Imaging Center 04/2022 – Present
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Training convolutional neural networks for tissue segmentation of renal biopsy images
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Spatial statistics and unsupervised clustering of leukocyte phenotypes
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Statistical analysis and model development to determine disease risks based on patients’ demographic and clinical data
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Development of Shiny and smartphone apps for tissue adequacy and tissue annotation
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Differential analysis of gene expression between kidney disease states
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Holding workshops for statistics, machine learning, and programming in the R language
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Private Data Science Tutor Virtual
Wyzant 04/2020 – Present
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Tutored 415 hours of statistics, matrix calculus, R coding, and machine learning
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Contract Data Scientist Virtual & Ann Arbor, MI USA
Upwork and independent contracts 07/2019 – Present
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Built statistical reports on projects spanning optimization of engineering design, stock market analysis, sports team projections, and nanosensor data
Graduate Researcher & Graduate Teaching Associate Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Eastern Michigan University, Mathematics Department 09/2018 – 04/2021
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Conducted thesis research in Rubik’s Cube mathematics using artificial intelligence
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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
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Conducted thesis research in spatial statistics, behavioral ecology, and disease ecology of Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus)
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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
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Conducted undergraduate research into proviral integration rates of the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Airborne Cryptologic Linguist Omaha, NE, USA & Qatar, Doha
United States Air Force, Offutt AFB & Al Udeid AB 09/2005 – 08/2011
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Flew 97 intelligence gathering missions over the Middle East
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Non-commissioned officer entrusted with the supervision of 30+ airmen
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Subject matter expert in tactical Arabic & Quick Reaction Capabilities
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Ran regular training simulations for intelligence gathering
Chemistry Tutor Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Eastern Michigan University, Chemistry Department 01/2003 – 04/2003
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Tutored 24 hours of undergraduate chemistry
Skills: Technologies
Skills: Science & Mathematics
Statistics
Bayesian Statistics
Circular Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Nonparametric Statistics
Parametric Statistics
Spatial Statistics
Tests of Correlation
Tests of Difference
Tests of Independence
Tests of Normality
Tests of Heteroscedasticity
Researcher & Teacher
Curriculum Design
Critical Thinking
Data Management
Experimental Design
Grant Writing
Graphical Design
Leadership
Project Management
Public Speaking
Teaching & Training
Technical Writing
Modeling
Anomaly Detection
Autoregression
Dimensionality Reduction
Feature Selection
Generalized Linear Models
Kernel Methods
Multiple Regression
Regularization
Smoothing Methods
Survival Analysis
Time Series & Forecasting
Mathematics
Combinatorics
Complex & Real Analysis
Cryptanalysis
Differential Equations
Fourier Analysis
Geospatial Analysis
Group & Galois Theory
Linear Algebra
Matrix Calculus
Multivariate Calculus
Quantum Mechanics
Machine Learning
Autoencoders & Hopfield Networks
Convolutional Neural Networks
Ensemble & Transfer Learning
Generative Networks
Genetic & Evolutionary Algorithms
Markov Chains Monte Carlo
Natural Language Processing
Random & Gradient Boosted Forests
Recurrent Neural Networks
TensorFlow & Keras
Unsupervised Clustering
Chemistry
Chemical Purification
Chromatography
Computational Chemistry
Organic Synthesis
Molecular Orbital Theory
Quantitative Analysis
Quantum Theory
Spectrometric Analysis
Spectroscopic Theory
Thermodynamic Theory
Unknown Determination
Data & Computer Science
Algorithm Design
App Development
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Data Wrangling
Ethical Hacking
Functional Programming
Linux, MacOS, and Windows
Neural Network Deployment
Parallel Programming
Statistical Programming
Biology
Camera & Flap Trapping
Cell Culturing
Differential Gene Expression Analysis
Gel Electrophoresis
Restriction Digestion
Species Identification: Angiosperms
Species Identification: Arachnids
Species Identification: Herpetofauna
Tissue and Cell Segmentation
Transformation & Transfection
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Research
Research Publications
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Zhang, H., Haun, R. S., Collin, F., Cassol, C., Napier, J. O. H., Wilson, J., ... & Coley, S. M. (2023). Development and Validation of a Multi-Class Model Defining Molecular Archetypes of Kidney Transplant Rejection: A Large Cohort Study of the Banff Human Organ Transplant Gene Expression Panel. Laboratory Investigation, 100304.
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Napier, J. O. H. (2021). Connectivity of combination puzzles: Using machine learning on groups (Order No. 28412993) [Master’s thesis, Eastern Michigan University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.
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Napier, J. O. H. (2018). Behavioral and Disease Ecology of Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) Post Exclusion and Relocation with a Novel Approach to Homing Determination (Publication No. 6381) [Master’s Thesis, University of Central Florida] STARS Electronic Theses and Dissertations.
Professional Memberships
Alpha Chi Sigma
2015
American Chemical Society
2012
American Society for
Cell Biology
2015
American Society for
Microbiology
2013
Starfleet International Fan Association
2015
TriBeta National Biology Honor Society
2014
Michigan Society
of Herpetologists
2013
Mathematical Association of America
2013
American Society
for Transplantation
2023
American Statistical Association
2023