Catherine Read

Catherine Read

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    R Developer/Data Scientist for Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.

  • Education

    • University of North Carolina Asheville

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Applied Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: UNC Asheville Symphony

    • Colorado State University

      2016 - 2018
      Master's degree Computational and Applied Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: CSU's SIAM student chapter: Liaison (August 2017-May 2018)

  • Experience

    • Beanstalk Journeys

      Aug 2009 - Jun 2012
      Zipline Guide
    • UNCA Bike Shop

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
      Bike Mechanic
    • UNCA Outdoor Programs

      Jan 2013 - May 2015

      Organize and train 20-25 students in rock climbing and leadership for future employment with Outdoor Programs.

      • Trip Supervisor

        Aug 2014 - May 2015
      • Trip Leader

        Feb 2012 - May 2015
      • Outdoor Leadership Training Program Supervisor

        Jan 2013 - Apr 2014
    • UNCA Math Lab

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
      Assistant Tutor
    • Blue Ridge Hiking Co

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
      Marketing Intern
    • Climbmax Climbing Gym

      May 2015 - Dec 2015
      Climbing Instructor
    • Chestnut

      Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
      Hostess, Food Runner, Busser
    • Colorado State University

      Aug 2016 - May 2018
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Teach one section of Calculus 1 for Engineers, composed of roughly 30 undergraduate students. This includes teaching four hours/week, writing lecture notes and plans, holding office hours, and grading.

    • Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST)

      Jun 2018 - now

      Code Lead: manage the maintenance and improvement of multiple internal R packages, including enforcing security requirements, monitoring code quality, and delegating tasks. Currently code lead on four packages and two analysis script repositories.R Programmer: Develop functions, maintain, compile, and debug R code for internal packages and analysis scripts.Fatalysis Data Analyst: Perform meta analyses and data queries from an internal database, then advise on how the output can be used. Train new data analysts on the fatalysis database and how to query/process data appropriately. Delegate queries amongst the fatalysis data analysts.Statistical Analyst: QA/QC data, manipulate data, produce graphs and tables, and perform standard bat and avian analyses.Avian Use Lead Analyst: Coordinate with biologists and analysts to improve project standardization, ensure the statistical validity of study decisions, and develop an analysis plan.Supervisor: Supervise one programming technician. Assist in workload management, mentor in technical skills, give career advice and guidance. Advocate on behalf of the technician to upper management.Machine Learning Analyst: Use Python and SQL to store, manipulate, and analyze data for machine learning projects. Show less

      • Software Development Team Lead

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Associate Data Scientist

        Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
      • Programming Analyst

        Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
      • Statistician Technician

        Jun 2018 - Aug 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wilderness First Responder

      NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI)
      Jan 2013
    • CPR

      NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI)
      Dec 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Catherine Read
      Laurel Scholarship UNCA Honors Program Merit-based scholarship
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Patrolling Volunteer

      Issued by Poudre Wilderness Volunteers on Jun 2022
      Poudre Wilderness VolunteersAssociated with Catherine Read
    • Afterschool Tutor

      Issued by Urban Mentoring Academy on Jan 2015
      Urban Mentoring AcademyAssociated with Catherine Read
    • Farm Hand

      Issued by Raisin' Roots Farm on May 2017
      Raisin' Roots FarmAssociated with Catherine Read