Hello! I'm Liam, a 17-year-old student living in Austin, TX. I'm interested in all things data and computer science, from fake news statistics to GLSL shaders. Currently, I'm pursuing my interest in environmental data science and engineering. Last summer, I attended TCU's Neeley Analytics Academy and UT's Summer Academy for Robotics, as well as applying my knowledge to a climate research fellowship at Stanford. Outside of programming, I enjoy playing the piano. I've played for thirteen years (ever since I was four), and it has culminated in my recent victory at a concerto competition. I also climb competitively, for which I attended speed climbing nationals this past summer. The summer before that, I spent a month in Norway, where I discovered a foreign culture and polished my sport climbing skills. Finally comes my interest in mathematics. My interest in math from a young age has inspired projects and course selections, and is the driving factor of my deep interest in data science and engineering.

Below is a list of the technologies I am familiar with, having completed at least one project with each. These include web development frameworks, programming languages, and major libraries like TensorFlow, a machine learning library developed by Google.

I've been playing piano for thirteen years, ever since I was four. In middle school, I participated in my school's band in addition to private lessons. In high school, also in addition to private lessons, I played in my school's jazz band, and I am now in my school's orchestra and sinfonietta. After winning my school's concerto competition, I was selected to play Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto (Third Movement) alongside our orchestra. Some past songs of mine since the Spring of 2021 are listed below.

Courses I am taking this year (during my senior year) of high school

• Linear Algebra (Independent Study)
• Differential Equations (Independent Study)
• Quantum Mechanics (Independent Study)
• Fourier Analysis (Independent Study)
• Principles of Engineering
• Independent Projects in Computer Science
• Projects in Science and Technology
• English 12
• Theology
• Orchestra
• Sinfonietta
• Private Lesson - Piano

Courses I took last year in high school

• Multivariable Calculus
• Astrophysics
• Physics II
• Advanced Spanish V
• History 11
• English 11
• Orchestra
• Private Lesson - Piano

Extracurricular courses relevant to my focus on environmentalism and data science

• What is data science? | Coursera, IBM July 2024
  • Identified the importance and applications of data science in today's data-driven world
  • Explored the various paths that can lead to a career in data science
  • Learned from advice given by seasoned data science professionals to beginner data scientists
• Introduction to Data Science Specialization | Coursera, IBM July 2024
  • Explored the applications of data science to machine learning, its applications and use cases, and various types of tasks performed by data scientists
  • Gained hands-on familiarity with common data sicence tools including JupyterLab, R Studio, and Watson Studio
  • Developed the mindset wto work like a data scientist and folow a methodology to tackle different types of data science problems
  • Wrote SQL statements and queried Cloud databases using Python from Jupyter notebooks
• Foundations of Data Science | Coursera, Google June 2024
  • Investigated the impact data analysis can have on decision-making
  • Explored preservation of data privacy and ethics
• Data Science Math Skills | Coursera, Duke University July 2024
  • Strengthened foudational mathematical concepts essential for data science, including linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics
  • Developed practical problem-solving skills through hands-on exercises and real-world applications of mathematical techniques
  • Enhanced ability to manipulate data mathematically and interpret key results for data-driven decision-making
• Introduction to Statistics | Coursera, Stanford June 2024
  • Built a strong foudnation in statistical concepts including probability, inference, regression, and hypothesis testing
  • Developed skills to analyze and interpret data using statistical methods and real-world datasets
  • Gained hands-on experience with statistical tools to make data-driven conclusions

Independent programs I have attended to further immerse myself in the field

• Summer Academy for Robotics | University of Texas at Austin July 2024
  • Explored robotics with Arduino with experience in C++
  • Leveraged calculus knowledge to create a PID controller
  • Applied skills in collaborative group projects, enhancing practical understanding and teamwork
• Neeley Data Analytics Academy | Texas Christian University July-August 2022
  • Familiarized myself with software often used by data scientists to find meaning in data
  • Strengthened proficiency in SQL
• Coding Apps with Java | ID Tech July 2022
  • Developed skills in Java
• Foundations in Programming | iCode, University of Texas at Austin 2022