David Rudow

Hillsboro, OR ยท rudow.david@gmail.com

I am a creative data scientist with an MS in Physics and a data analysis and visualization graduate from UT Austin. Interested in using data to tell stories and deliver fundamental insights to stakeholders. Deep appreciation for puzzles and tackling big projects in a team environment. Eight years of programming experience in a variety of languages including Python, C++, and JavaScript with a strong ability to quickly learn new languages and libraries.


Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • Python
  • R
  • JavaScript
  • VBA
  • C
  • C#
  • C++
  • SQL
  • VHDL
  • Ladder Logic
  • LabVIEW
  • Circuit Design
  • ETL Pipelines
  • Data Visualization
  • Machine Learning
  • Neural Networks
  • BI Tools
  • Node.js
  • ASM
  • Flask
  • Pandas
  • Excel
  • Tableau
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • TensorFlow
  • Numpy
  • Pandas
  • matplotlib
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • AWS
  • IBM Db2


Experience

Teaching Assistant

Trilogy Education

Work with the professor to ensure student comprehension. Host weekly office hours to answer student questions, troubleshoot code, and clarify concepts and problems covered in class.

February 2021 - Present

Applications Engineer

ATX-LED

Designed and installed low-voltage LED systems for commercial and residential applications. Communicated with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and a timely installation. Maintained inventory through purchasing and construction of key components. Collaborated with the lead design engineer to identify product faults and test solutions.

November 2018 - November 2019

Game Master

Lockout Austin

Created new technical puzzles with a team of designers using C++ and Python to enhance user experience. Developed a mobile escape room format combining traditional and modern puzzles and techniques

March 2018 - Jan 2020

Assistant Project Director

Appalachian State Solar Vehicle Team

Lead a team of 40+ students in the design, construction, and racing of a solar powered car resulting in two podium finishes against international collegiate teams. Worked with university employees, advisors, and team members on long term planning, budgeting, fundraising, and community outreach. Facilitated the creation of a carbon offsetting program for solar vehicle teams.

December 2015 - December 2017

Education

University of Texas at Austin

Bootcamp
Data Analytics and Visualization
July 2020 - December 2020

Appalachian State University

Master of Science
Engineering Physics - Systems & Laboratory Automation

GPA: 3.45

January 2017 - December 2017

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science
Applied Physics

GPA: 3.59

August 2015 - December 2016

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Arts
Performance Studies

GPA: 3.69

August 2011 - May 2015