Darla Valderrama
@darlavalderrama
Detail-oriented data analyst with expertise in Python, SQL, and machine learning.
What I'm looking for
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Data Science with a minor in Computer Science from the College of Charleston, equipping me with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of data analysis and machine learning.
My professional journey includes roles as a Data Analyst Intern at Buena Ola Capital and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, where I applied advanced statistical techniques and data visualization to drive strategic decisions. Additionally, I served as a Technical Support Specialist at TD Bank, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
I am passionate about leveraging data to uncover insights and solve complex problems, with a particular interest in machine learning and cloud technologies. My experience spans projects such as developing an LLM fine-tuning interface, which improved dataset preparation efficiency by 31%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-developer
Querri
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024 (0 months)
Co-developed a platform for managing training datasets for AI model fine-tuning, reducing preparation time by 31%. Achieved a 20% gain in model training efficiency through extensive work with OpenAI’s models and open-source frameworks.
Technical Support Specialist
TD Bank
Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Diagnosed customer issues through root cause analysis and implemented data validation procedures. Delivered multi-channel support, leveraging data to resolve financial transaction issues and increasing customer satisfaction by 23%.
Data Analyst Intern
International Foundation for Electoral Systems, IFES
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)
Conducted data analysis using SQL to uncover demographic trends that shaped program strategies. Partnered with task forces to assess data for global diversity initiatives and developed technical documentation to communicate key findings.
Data Analyst Intern
Buena Ola Capital
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)
Led a team project using Python to process data and extract results, employing advanced statistical techniques. Streamlined data preparation pipelines for predictive financial models, boosting model accuracy by 15%. Researched lobbying data and explored correlations with companies’ relative returns using data visualization techniques.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Science, Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Minor in Computer Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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