Data Analyst

Resume posted by colin.charles in Scientific.

Desired position type: Freelance
Location: Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada

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Summary

I have 5 years of experience using R mainly for biological purposes, but these skills can be transferred to other areas as well. I have worked with big data, different types of models and spatial data. I have a peer reviewed publication and another in review. Feel free to send me an email and we can discuss your needs or I can provide you with more information.

Education

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences 2011 – 2013
Thesis focusing on spatial analysis and stock assessment

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

B.Sc. in Zoology (Co-op option) 2010
Area of Concentration: Ecology

Experience

Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora, ON May 2014 – Present
Biologist, International Institute for Sustainable Development

·      Managed the lake sampling and hydrology programs

·      Sampling of reference and experimental lakes for specified physical and biological parameters

·      Collected water samples for chemical analysis

·      Oversaw data management for a meteorological monitoring station

·      Managed loggers and subsequent data for water-level monitoring stations

·      Organized boat and motor deployment to lakes and handled on-site repairs

·      Big data management and analysis

 

 
Freshwater Institute, Winnipeg, MB Feb 2014 – Mar 2014
Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Prepared data collected during the field season for input into a database

·      Verified historical records regarding fish ageing records and hydrometeorology data

 
   
Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora , ON Sept 2013 – Nov 2013
Consultant, International Institute for Sustainable Development

·      Sampling of reference and experimental lakes for specified physical and biological parameters

·      Preparation and chemical analysis of water, precipitation, sediment and plant tissue for various constituents

·      Data management, QA/QC, calculation and validation of results and entry into long-term databases

·      General laboratory tasks(glassware and bottle cleaning, reagent preparation

·     Equipment maintenance and repair, and general office duties

·     Provide field assistance to the fish populations and behavior group

·      Provide assistance related to the operational requirements of the ELA facility.

 

 
Freshwater Institute, Winnipeg, MB June 2013 – Aug 2013
Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Participated in a multi-species gillnet survey on Great Slave Lake

·      Collected biological information from many different species of fish (ageing structures, sex, length,weight)

·      Worked closely with aboriginal communities to collect biological samples

 

 

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

M.Sc. Research

·      Developing quantitative skills using R

·      Knowledge of quantitative methods used in spatial analysis and stock assessment.

 

Jan 2011 – May 2013
Freshwater Institute, Winnipeg, MB March 2013
Technician, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Developed and applied spatial correction to multiple years worth of telemetry data from the ELA using stationary tag trial data and R

 
   
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB  
Workshop Assistant, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Provided R programming assistance to the attendees

 

Nov 2012

Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora, ON

 
Head of Lake Sampling, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Performed duties as head of lake sampling while staff member was on medical leave

·      Collected water samples for chemical analysis, measured physical parameters in lakes

 

June 2012 – Aug 2012

Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora, ON

Field Technician, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Collected zooplankton samples for various projects

·      Night sampled for Mysis and Chaoborus

·      Helped set up and take down mesocosms

·      Constructed an Access database for data entry

 

May 2010 – Oct 2010

Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora, ON

Limnological Assistant, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Collected water samples for chemistry analysis

·      Measured various physical parameters in lakes, for various projects,

·      Used an RBR sampling unit and analyzed results to compare lab results

 

Summer 2010,

Fall 2009

Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora, ON

Hydrological Assistant, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Entered and verified data in the ELA Database

·      Used surveying equipment to measure water levels and ground elevations

 

Dec 2009

Experimental Lakes Area, Kenora, ON

Field Technician, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

·      Identified and measured many game and non-game fish

·      Used clean hands/dirty hands procedure when handling mercury samples

·      Assisted with installation of positioning buoys

 

May 2009 – Aug 2009

Skills

  • R (5 Years)

Specialties

    Big Data, Models, Spatial Data

Spoken Languages

    English and French