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General Information

Full Name Tyler Christensen
Age 23
Currently Located Provo, UT
Languages English, Japanese

Education

  • 2024
    B.S. Applied and Computational Mathematics
    Brigham Young University
    • Data Science and Machine Learning Concentration
    • GPA 3.23
    • Relevant Coursework
      • Linear/Nonlinear Analysis
      • Computation and Optimization
      • Statistics
      • Mathematical Programming

Experience

  • 2022
    Data Science Intern
    Applied Invention
    • Created a data analytics platform for clients involving ETL tools
    • Analyze correlations between Google Trends and relevant market data using Python and SQL
    • Developed an algorithm to find over 40 areas similar to clients’ existing markets wherein they could start services
  • 2021 - Now
    Research Assistant
    BYU Mathematics Department
    • Furthering psychological research in predicting addictive behavior in humans
    • Implementing machine learning pipelines with a set of over 270 features
  • 2018 - Now
    Lighting Technician/Designer
    BYU College of Fine Arts and Communication
    • Supervise as Master Electrician for two dance teams on international tours
    • Maintain, program, and install networks for nine different theater spaces at BYU

Relevant Projects

  • 2021 - 2023
    Department of Defense MURI
    • Implemented and optimized machine learning data pipelines in order to predict human behavior using MRI and social network data
    • Author on an interdisciplinary research project with team members from multiple universities
  • Summer 2023
    Edinburgh International Fringe Festival
    • Design, program, and maintenance of a lighting rig for a sold out 2 week show on an international tour