Michael "Lucky" LaChance graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

I help organizations harness the unknown knowable while uncovering assumptions masquerading as fact. I am a retired Military Intelligence Officer, Decision Systems Consultant and an emergent Data Scientist.

Barrett Rogers graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

I don't consider myself a 'computer person'. Becoming a Data Scientist is the last thing I would’ve guessed was in store for me. The problem for me is I’m a huge people person and there’s a widespread misconception that programmers are introverts and hate people. So for several years I agonized over finding a career — totally ignoring programming — until I went to see a career counselor who steered me toward the unthinkable. Right away, I found a sense of fulfillment in giving presentations and solving data problems. I'm a creative person and I think science depends on creativity.

Barrett Rogers graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

I don't consider myself a 'computer person'. Becoming a Data Scientist is the last thing I would’ve guessed was in store for me. The problem for me is I’m a huge people person and there’s a widespread misconception that programmers are introverts and hate people. So for several years I agonized over finding a career — totally ignoring programming — until I went to see a career counselor who steered me toward the unthinkable. Right away, I found a sense of fulfillment in giving presentations and solving data problems. I'm a creative person and I think science depends on creativity.

Xin Lin graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

For nearly three years, I have worked as a marketer and came to realize how data analysis can help organizations make profits with less cost. After completion of the master's degree in data analytics, I enrolled into NSS and was eager to continue to hone not only my machine learning techniques but my experience in tackling real world data questions and analysis.

Xin Lin graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

For nearly three years, I have worked as a marketer and came to realize how data analysis can help organizations make profits with less cost. After completion of the master's degree in data analytics, I enrolled into NSS and was eager to continue to hone not only my machine learning techniques but my experience in tackling real world data questions and analysis.

Bettina Kozissnik graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

I’ve always been fond of numbers, but I fell in love with science and academic research. After becoming disillusioned by academia, I returned to my business roots. Regrettably, business lacks the excitement of the scientific process, but by going to meetups, I suddenly found myself among data analysts and data scientists and I suddenly realized how I can combine my passion for numbers, analytical thinking and my business experience. Today I want to help businesses grow by applying data science!

Bettina Kozissnik graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

I’ve always been fond of numbers, but I fell in love with science and academic research. After becoming disillusioned by academia, I returned to my business roots. Regrettably, business lacks the excitement of the scientific process, but by going to meetups, I suddenly found myself among data analysts and data scientists and I suddenly realized how I can combine my passion for numbers, analytical thinking and my business experience. Today I want to help businesses grow by applying data science!

Jon-Marshall Vaile graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

My first job out of college had me filing papers alone in a room with no windows. I learned to appreciate sunlight, a good podcast, and how a well-licked finger turns pages. Now I'm developing data teams, designing analytics platforms, and finding that careers are built on the small things.

Jon-Marshall Vaile graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

My first job out of college had me filing papers alone in a room with no windows. I learned to appreciate sunlight, a good podcast, and how a well-licked finger turns pages. Now I'm developing data teams, designing analytics platforms, and finding that careers are built on the small things.

Ryan Craven graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 3.

After years of training and working as a microbiologist, including a PhD from Vanderbilt University, I have learned how to approach a problem critically and develop an approach to solve it. I am excited to take these analytical and problem solving skills and apply them to data science. I love learning new methods and techniques to explore, clean, and gain insights from data in a way that brings actionable results with real value for the end client.