Allen Christopher Tools

Data Scientist & AI Specialist

Professional Summary

Versatile Data Scientist and AI Specialist with extensive experience in architecting advanced analytics solutions and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise workflows. Proven track record of leveraging robust technical skills in Python, SQL, and Machine Learning to transform complex data environments into actionable strategic insights. Expert in prompt engineering and software engineering, dedicated to optimizing organizational performance through the deployment of scalable, automated intelligence systems.

Key Strengths:

• Generative AI & LLMs: Developing RAG pipelines and optimizing system prompts.
• Data Engineering: Building distributed computing architectures on AWS and Azure.
• Predictive Analytics: Implementing sophisticated regression and clustering models.
• Process Automation: Streamlining business operations through custom software solutions.

Technical Skills

Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI

• Core Competencies: Prompt Engineering, Fine-tuning, Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
• Frameworks & Tools: LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Gemini API
• Application: Automated Agents, Context Management, LLM Evaluation

Data Science & Advanced Analytics

• Languages: Python (Advanced), R, SQL, JavaScript
• Libraries: pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras
• Modeling: Time Series Analysis, Multivariate Regression, Classification/Clustering, Hypothesis Testing

Software Engineering & Infrastructure

• Engineering: API Usage, RESTful Architectures, Git/Version Control, CI/CD Concepts
• Data Infrastructure: ETL/ELT Pipeline Design, Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling
• Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• System Admin: Linux/Unix Administration, Bash Scripting, Docker

Business Intelligence & Visualization

• Tools: Tableau, Excel (Advanced), Looker
• Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, ggplot2, Interactive Dashboards
• Reporting: Automated Reporting Frameworks, Executive-Level Data Storytelling

Professional Experience

Business Owner & Consultant | Allen.Tools | Tampa & Jacksonville, FL | 2002 - Present

Data Scientist (2015 - Present)

• Advanced Analytics Solutions: Partner with corporate clients to deliver bespoke data science solutions, utilizing scikit-learn and TensorFlow to build predictive models that drive strategic decision-making.
• Cloud Architecture: Architect and deploy distributed computing pipelines across AWS, GCP, and Azure, ensuring scalable and robust data processing capabilities for high-volume datasets.
• Machine Learning: Develop an deploy custom machine learning algorithms for classification and regression tasks, directly translating raw data into competitive advantages for clients.

IT Consultant (2006 - Present)

• Infrastructure Management: Lead the end-to-end implementation of hardware maintenance, system upgrades, and network security for small-to-medium businesses.
• Systems Architecture: Design and maintain complex enterprise-grade system architectures, including UNIX firewall configurations and routing optimization, ensuring 99.9% system uptime.

Junior Data Analyst | Kemper | Jacksonville, FL | 2023

• Data Integrity & Security: Architected automated PII (Personally Identifiable Information) detection workflows, writing complex regular expressions to identify sensitive data patterns across Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, and Snowflake environments.
• Automated Reporting: Leveraged Informatica to orchestrate seamless scanning pipelines, significantly reducing manual auditing time and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Data Curation: Curated and validated comprehensive datasets of matching queries using Excel, providing leadership with critical insights for risk mitigation.

IT Intern | Mercedes-Benz | Jacksonville, FL | 2021

• Process Automation: Engineered robust automation scripts using Java and Selenium to streamline website workflows, reducing manual data entry efforts and eliminating human error.
• Operational Reporting: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to generate complex parts reports in Excel and Access, optimizing inventory management processes.
• Data Optimization: Developed tools to update parts routing rules, directly contributing to the efficiency of the logistics supply chain.

Data Scientist (Contract) | Florida Blue | Jacksonville, FL | 2019

• NLP Research & Implementation: Led research initiatives on Natural Language Processing (NLP) for contact center optimization, creating frameworks for click-stream analysis that improved customer advocate workflows.
• Data Engineering: Designed and implemented software engineering solutions using Python, ensuring the reliability and scalability of internal data tools.
• Exploratory Data Analysis: Conducted rigorous data exploration within SQL and MongoDB environments to quantify database structures and identify opportunities for optimization.

Systems Administrator | BestBuy | 2014 - 2015

• Automation Strategy: Developed and executed mid-to-long term automation strategies to enhance infrastructure reliability and performance for diverse client industries including non-profits and manufacturing.
• Database Administration: Installed, configured, and maintained complex database systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

Education & Professional Development

Master of Applied Business Analytics | Jacksonville University | 2022

• Key Focus Areas: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Linear Regression, Clustering
• Advanced Modeling: Applied sophisticated statistical techniques to solve real-world business problems.

Bachelor of Science in Information Studies | University of South Florida | 2018

• Concentration: Data Science & Analytics
• Recognition: Dean’s List of Scholars, Bernard Oscher Lifelong Learning Scholarship Recipient

• Notable Project: Designed comprehensive data pipelines and visualization systems to analyze complex behavior patterns.

Recent Projects

Advanced Time Series Analysis Dashboard

Restaurant Sales Forecasting & Strategic Decision Making

A comprehensive business intelligence solution demonstrating advanced statistical analysis in real-world applications.

Key Deliverables:

• Advanced time series decomposition (STL) implementation
• Interactive data visualization system
• Seasonal pattern analysis and forecasting models
• 12-week predictive forecasting capability
• Strategic business insights and recommendations

Business Impact:

• Enhanced decision-making through data-driven insights
• Improved forecasting accuracy for business planning
• Streamlined reporting and analysis processes

Professional Services

Business Intelligence & Analytics

• Predictive Analytics & Forecasting
• Statistical Analysis & Modeling
• Business Intelligence Solutions
• Data Strategy & Implementation

Technical Solutions

• Interactive Dashboard Development
• Data Visualization & Reporting
• Database Design & Optimization
• System Integration & Automation

Advanced Analytics

• Performance Analytics
• Market Analysis & Insights
• Operational Efficiency Optimization
• Strategic Planning Support

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