I am a Data Scientist with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, specializing in advanced machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and AI techniques. I have a strong background in curriculum development, teaching, and research, with a proven track record of enhancing team productivity and driving impactful data-driven decisions.

• Develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms
• Create and deliver data science curricula
• Mentor and guide aspiring data scientists
• Apply AI and LLM techniques to solve complex problems and innovate solutions

• AI Job Application Assistant: A tool integrating ChatGPT to provide resume and cover letter improvements.
• NLP Analysis of Amazon Reviews: Sentiment analysis and trend prediction using NLP techniques.
• Computer Vision for American Sign Language: Classifying ASL alphabet using EfficientNetB0.

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Maryland
• M.S. in Neuroscience, Tulane University
• B.S. in Neuroscience with a Sociology Minor, Tulane University
• Data Science Certificate, Flatiron School

• Languages: Python, MATLAB, SQL
• Machine Learning: scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, XGBoost
• NLP: nltk, spaCy, Hugging Face transformers
• Data Visualization: Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Tableau
• Tools: Git/GitHub, VS Code, Jupyter Notebook/Lab, AWS, GCP

• LinkedIn: James Irving, Ph.D.
• Email: [email protected]

• Resume for Data Scientist roles (PDF)
• Resume for AI Engineer roles (PDF)
• Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, project discussions, or just a friendly chat about data science and AI!