Jennifer Ma

Ontario, Canada ยท jenniferfmma@gmail.com

I am a life scientist and data analyst/scientist based just outside the Greater Toronto Area in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. I am a creative and self-motivated individual with experience leading data-driven projects to completion.

My interest in data science and machine learning stems from my past experiences completing computer tasks by hand because no other reliable solution existed. My current interests include natural language processing and computer vision.

Experience

Data Analyst | Project Manager | Research Scientist

As a PhD Candidate

McGill University

Results-oriented scientist with experience leading complex research projects using data analysis and statistics to drive value, resulting in 2 first-author publications

Demonstrated ability to function in an interdisciplinary team setting, having worked with 3+ cross-functional experts. Successfully trained personnel and formed collaborations leading to 6 co-authored publications

Strong analytical thinker and problem solver with expertise in data analysis using Excel and GraphPad Prism to conduct statistically robust experiments, resulting in $900K in lab grant funding.

Effective communicator with attention to detail as demonstrated by giving presentations to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and winning a poster presentation competition at an international conference.

September 2008 - January 2018

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • pandas
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib, Seaborn
  • scikit-learn
  • Machine Learning: Supervised, Unsupervised
  • Descriptive, Inferential Statistics

SQL

Other
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Visual Code Studio
  • GitHub
  • Project management
  • Mentorship
  • Critical Thinking

Projects

Job Market Analysis

Analysis of job postings in the Greater Toronto Area.
HR Salary Prediction

Predict the salary of a new job posting based on previously posted job descriptions.

Education

McGill University

Doctor of Philosophy
Biochemistry
Thesis Topic: How inflammation promotes muscle loss
September 2008 - January 2018

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Science
Honours Biochemistry Co-operative Education
September 2003 - May 2008

Certifications

Interests

When I'm not doing science, I enjoy baking bread and tasty treats, and exploring my creative side through painting.

When its warm outside, I enjoy gardening and taking walks in the sun.