Kendall Leonard's Resume
Contact Information
Skills
Languages & Databases
Python
R & RStudio
SQL (PostgreSQL)
JavaScript
HTML & CSS
Shell Scripting
Libraries & Frameworks
tidyverse
Shiny
NumPy
pandas
scikit-learn
Visualization Tools
ggplot2
seaborn
matplotlib
Tableau
Tools & Platforms
Git
GitHub
VS Code
Jupyter
Airflow
Languages & Databases
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Visualization Tools
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Education
Willamette University — M.S. in Data Science, Expected 2025
GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework:
- Advanced Data Engineering
- Survey Design and Sampling
- Data Ethics
- Data Visualization
- Applied Machine Learning
Willamette University — B.S. in Computer Science & Data Science, 2025
GPA: 3.7
Relevant Coursework:
- Data Structures
- Models and Machine Learning
- Database Management
- Software Development
- Networks and Systems
- Data in the Cosmos
- Analysis of Algorithms
Honors & Activities:
- 4-time American Statistical Association DataFest Participant
- Presidential and Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship Recipient
Education
Willamette University — M.S. in Data Science, Expected 2025
GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Data Engineering, Survey Design and Sampling, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning
Willamette University — B.S. in Computer Science & Data Science, 2025
GPA: 3.7
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Models and Machine Learning, Database Management, Software Development, Networks and Systems, Data in the Cosmos, Analysis of Algorithms
Honors & Activities: 4-time American Statistical Association DataFest Participant, Presidential and Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship Recipient
Experience
Programming and Analytics Tutor — Willamette University Q.U.A.D Tutoring Center, Salem, OR (Aug 2022–May 2025)
- Specialized in tutoring data analytics, R, SQL, and Python.
- Improved student performance through targeted instruction and hands-on help.
- Provided personalized tutoring across CS, math, econ, stats, and data science.
- Adapted sessions to student needs, offering conceptual and practical support.
- Emphasized real-world application and problem-solving strategies.
Tutoring Center Manager — Willamette University Q.U.A.D Tutoring Center, Salem, OR (Aug 2023–Jan 2025)
- Led analysis of tutoring center data to identify engagement and improvement areas.
- Used Python and R for data wrangling, visualization, and report generation.
- Produced bi-weekly reports with actionable insights for process optimization.
- Managed logistics for events and faculty communications.
- Coordinated agile team meetings, tracked attendance, and documented outcomes.
Teaching Assistant — Willamette University Data Science Department, Salem, OR (Aug 2022–May 2025)
- Graded and gave feedback on data science assignments and coding exercises.
- Held regular office hours for student support and clarification.
- Assisted in teaching R and RStudio, including Tidyverse and other packages.
- Collaborated with professors to improve course delivery and student outcomes.
Projects
COVID-19 & Data Visualizations Research — Graduate project exploring how public visualizations evolved during the pandemic using NYT’s “What’s Going On in This Graph?” series (2015–2024). Combined qualitative and quantitative analyses to evaluate shifts in design, engagement, and public understanding.
Interactive Metro Ridership Dashboard — Designed an ETL pipeline with Apache Airflow and PostgreSQL to track and visualize metro ridership patterns using Grafana. Integrated turnstile data, passenger metadata, and fare information into a star schema warehouse.
Avengers: Data Assembled — Capstone collaboration analyzing over 1,800 Marvel characters. Built a relational database from scraped bios, classified character powers, affiliations, and screen presence, and used SQL/Python to explore predictors of MCU success.
Personal Portfolio Website — Built and maintain a responsive portfolio in HTML/CSS/JS hosted on GitHub Pages. Features a dynamic resume, project showcase, and print-friendly PDF export with cross-browser compatibility and accessibility considerations.