Priya L.

• Spearheading research and creation of new anomaly detection production-level python model to better detect and prioritize metering equipment issues by severity within 40,000+ Nielsen homes to ensure highest quality panelist data for Nielsen’s TV ratings • Played an integral role in Nanometer validation research (data centralization, cleaning, analysis in pandas, NumPy) which directly led to U.S.-wide accreditation for the meter in all Nielsen markets

• Executed end-to-end development of production-level python algorithm that detects metering equipment movement within Nielsen homes using accelerometer data • Developed end-to-end GBM pipeline in Databricks to pinpoint data discrepancies and systematic reporting issues to diagnose data issues for Comcast • Re-defined and built production-level k-means clustering model for external Indonesia team to stabilize and improve clustering of persons survey data for targeted advertising

∙ Published 8+ original scientific articles based on interviews with 30+ researchers; distilled complex technical innovation within the Math/CS division for abridged journal and press releases ∙ Designed a framework and original poster that was presented to 50+ attendees to educate on best practices and techniques for effective science communication

• Performed novel material dynamics analytics using Microsoft Excel on visco-elastic proteins after identifying and collecting relevant information using a rheometer and Bohlin software

• Identified, evaluated and categorized confidential historical materials regarding the University of Chicago at Harper Memorial Library; designed plans to expand the archiving and digitization process using Excel

• Published 24-page historical booklet after having researched and systematized information regarding the science, architecture, and origins of the observatory • Planned and co-headed History of Science workshop for 15+ UChicago students • Trained in electronically operating the 24in reflecting telescope and the 21in StoneEdge telescope in California • Led historical tours within the observatory for tourists