BTBeth Torrance
@bethtorrance
Bilingual machine learning scientist with mechanical engineering roots and hands-on AI, data, and LLM experience.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a bilingual (EN/FR) aspiring Machine Learning Scientist with a foundation in mechanical and chemical engineering and a growing specialization in data science and AI. I am completing the Data Science & AI Engineering program at Turing College, where I gained practical experience with GPT-4, Claude, LangChain, and LangSmith.
My technical toolkit centers on Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn), SQL, GitHub, Docker, Streamlit, Next.js, and Google Cloud Console, complemented by strong data wrangling, EDA, model evaluation, and deployment skills. I have applied these skills in hands-on machine learning projects showcased on my GitHub.
On the research side, I contributed to an applied materials engineering project evaluating ductility of cold-sprayed and laser heat-treated copper in collaboration with academic and national research partners, producing actionable recommendations for process parameter adjustments.
I bring proven teaching and mentoring experience from university TA roles and international education work, seasonal fieldwork demonstrating resilience and teamwork, and an emphasis on clear bilingual communication, critical thinking, and meticulous technical writing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Seasonal Tree Planter
Multiple Contractors
Jan 2015 - Sep 2024 (9 years 8 months)
Planted over 1,000,000 trees across remote Canadian terrain over eight seasons, emphasizing teamwork, safety, and productivity in challenging conditions.
Teacher's Assistant
University of Ottawa
Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Led student tutorials, proctored exams, marked assignments, and supported Thermodynamics II students, improving course comprehension and assessment turnaround.
Math and Science Teacher
Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 (3 months)
Tutored and substituted across math, chemistry, and physics for grades 3–11, increasing conceptual understanding and delivering classroom instruction as needed.
International Youth Intern
Éducation Internationale
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and implemented learning methods for academically challenged students at Pembroke Hall High School, collaborating with local teachers to improve attendance and participation.
Teacher's Assistant
Mount Allison University
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Led tutorials, proctored quizzes and exams, and answered student questions for Engineering Mechanics I, enhancing student engagement and assessment quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Turing College
Certificate, Data Science & AI
2024 - 2025
Hands-on Data Science & AI program covering Python, SQL, data wrangling, visualization, and machine learning through project work.
UOUniversity of Ottawa
Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2022 - 2023
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with coursework including Business, Communication, Influence, and Finite Element Analysis.
UBUniversity of New Brunswick
Master of Engineering (coursework), Chemical Engineering
2020 - 2021
Coursework toward a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering with courses such as Multiphase Flow and Business Statistics and Analytics.
MUMount Allison University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Physics
2014 - 2018
Activities and societies: Mount Allison cross-country team (2015-2017); Mount Allison Orchestra violinist (2014-2017)
Bachelor of Science with majors in Chemistry and Physics, including courses like Analytical Chemistry I & II; participated in exchange at the University of Tasmania in 2017.
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