
Johnathan Napier
Skills
Timeline
Professional experience for Johnathan Napier
- Current 6 years and 2 months, since Apr 2020
Private Data Science Tutor
Wyzant
• Delivered 420 hours of tutoring in R programming and mathematics, focusing on statistics, matrix calculus, and machine learning techniques • Debugged and guided R code programming for undergraduate projects, graduate thesis research, and professional industry research
- Current 6 years and 11 months, since Jul 2019
Contract Data Scientist
Upwork & Independent Contracts
• Built and optimized predictive models for stock market analysis and sports projections using R and machine learning algorithms • Analyzed and cleaned datasets using the Tidyverse, VBA macros, and Excel for various projects, including nanosensor data analysis and engineering optimization • Developed statistical reports and visualizations using ggplot2, plotly, and Power BI to present insights to clients
- 9 months, Aug 2025 - Apr 2026
Part-Time Lecturer
Eastern Michigan University
• Delivered undergraduate/graduate-level lectures in Plant Evolution & Classi@ication • Delivered undergraduate-level lectures in Evolution
- 3 years and 4 months, Apr 2022 - Jul 2025
Senior Data Scientist (Imaging)
Arkana Laboratories
• Developed and trained convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for tissue segmentation of renal biopsy images • Applied spatial statistics and unsupervised clustering to analyze leukocyte phenotypes • Conducted statistical analysis and developed predictive models for disease risks • Analyzed RNA expression profiles to find early indicators of disease; identifying genes-of-interest for qPCR assays and targeted drug therapies • Created frontend apps for tissue adequacy and kidney allocation risk assessments
- 2 years and 8 months, Sep 2018 - Apr 2021
Graduate Researcher & Graduate Teaching Associate
Eastern Michigan University
• Conducted thesis research on the mathematics of Rubik’s Cubes using R, TensorFlow, and Keras for solving combinatorial puzzles through neural networks • Used Markovian analysis, group theory, and cloud-based neural networks to analyze the lattice structure of permutation groups and efficiency in solutions • Tutored 1200+ hours of undergraduate mathematics courses with emphasis on calculus, statistics, linear algebra, and proofs
- 2 years and 9 months, Aug 2015 - Apr 2018
Graduate Researcher & Graduate Teaching Associate
University of Central Florida
• Conducted thesis research on the spatial statistics and behavioral ecology of Gopher Tortoises • Simulation of 9.6 million movement patterns and theoretical spatial statistical analysis of homing behavior • Drew blood and used histopathologic staining to phenotype white blood cells and characterize immune response in Gopher Tortoises • Taught two semesters of Evolutionary Biology laboratory and assisted in single semesters of Genetics and Vertebrate Evolution & Ecology
- 1 year and 9 months, Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
Undergraduate Researcher
Eastern Michigan University
• Investigated proviral integration rates of the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) using qPCR and biochemical assays • Conducted DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, restrictive digestion, and PCR as part of molecular biology lab protocols • Designed primer & probe sequences using BLAST for PCR and restriction digestion
- 6 years, Sep 2005 - Aug 2011
Airborne Cryptologic Linguist (Non-Commissioned Officer)
United States Air Force
• Flew 97 intelligence-gathering missions, providing tactical translations and analysis of Arabic communications and applying decryption algorithms to electronic communications • Served as a non-commissioned officer, supervising and training over 30 airmen in language translation and intelligence reporting • Collaborated with analysts and commanders to develop actionable intelligence briefs based on geospatial data and linguistic interpretations
Educational background for Johnathan Napier
- Current 1 year and 7 months, since Nov 2024
Data Science
University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2 years and 8 months, Sep 2018 - Apr 2021
Mathematics
Eastern Michigan University
- 3 years and 1 month, Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
Biology
University of Central Florida
- 3 years and 6 months, Feb 2006 - Jul 2009
Arabic
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
- 13 years and 4 months, Sep 2001 - Dec 2014
Biology, Professional Biochemistry, & Mathematics
Eastern Michigan University
Languages
English
C2 (Expert / native speaker)
German
A1-A2 (Basic)
Arabic
C1 (Fluent)
Swedish
A1-A2 (Basic)
Norwegian
A1-A2 (Basic)
Dutch
A1-A2 (Basic)
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