About Me

By: Nicholas Allyn Last Updated: October 2, 2023

Hello, my name is Nicholas and welcome to AI Buzz! I’m thrilled to have you here exploring the intersections of technology, innovation, and curiosity with me.

Education

I hold a doctorate in Nanoscale Engineering and undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Chemical Engineering. My educational journey, blending diverse fields, has cultivated a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Professional Experience

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to wear multiple hats and contribute to various domains, from software engineering and analytics to business intelligence. I currently:

  • Serve as a technical lead at a SaaS company, focusing on translating business requirements into efficient query logic to optimize reporting and insights, and have spearheaded successful migrations of data warehouse technologies.

In the past I have:

  • Worked with General Electric on developing and deploying scalable analytic solutions and production APIs, enabling enhanced diagnostics and data handling for wind turbines.
  • Worked in finance developing advanced analytical solutions and creating high-impact reports, working closely with business units to understand and address their needs.
  • Explored dimensional reduction techniques as part of my doctorate degree, sharing findings through publications and presentations, contributing to the academic and industrial dialogue around data science.

Technical Skills

  • Languages: JavaScript, Python, SQL (Postgres, BigQuery & Snowflake dialects), R
  • Frameworks: Node.js, dbt, Flask, Falcon
  • Developer Tools: AWS, Git, Docker, Jenkins, Google Cloud Platform, VS Code
  • Libraries: pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn

Passion and Vision

My passion lies in leveraging the power of technology to solve real-world problems and create value. Through my experience and educational background, I’ve developed a unique perspective that combines detailed, technical understanding with high-level, strategic thinking.

My vision is to continue developing innovative solutions and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible, sharing knowledge, and engaging with a community of like-minded professionals to create meaningful impact.

I hope this blog serves as a platform to share my insights, experiences, and journey with all of you. Let’s explore, learn, and grow together!

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Nicholas Allyn

Hello, my name is Nicholas. I am extremely passionate about the field of artificial intelligence. I believe that artificial intelligence will save millions of lives in the coming years due in higher cancer survival rates, cleaner air, as well as autonomous cars.

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