Certifications & Degrees

A generalist’s mind, a specialist’s toolkit

A blend of academic rigor and hands-on training—this is how a lifelong learner reverse-engineered a data science degree.

Credentials first. Story follows.


Credential Links

Academic Degrees


Two Master’s degrees was enough tuition for a lifetime. When I pivoted to data analytics, I didn’t go back to school—I built my own. I started with a rigorous boot camp, then layered in top-tier MOOCs from Harvard, Google, and soon Stanford, stitching together the depth of a data science degree without the debt.

I don’t collect credentials; I pursue mastery. As a lifelong learner, I follow knowledge down the rabbit hole wherever it leads: past Python and SQL, through statistics and machine learning, and into the frontier of what’s next. I wanted the hard skills to complement my broad, interdisciplinary background. My goal was fluency, not familiarity.

These certifications reflect more than technical ability—they reflect intention, curiosity, and a commitment to depth over shortcuts.


Credentials


Data Analytics Boot Camp Data Analytics Boot Camp, George Washington University
Google Data Analytics Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google Data Analytics Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
CS50 Python Introduction to Programming with Python, HarvardX (CS50)
CS50 SQL Introduction to Databases with SQL, HarvardX (CS50)
CS50 R Introduction to Programming with R, HarvardX (CS50)
CS50 Web Web Programming with Python and JavaScript, HarvardX (CS50)
CS50 Cybersecurity Introduction to Cybersecurity, HarvardX (CS50)
CS50 Computer Science HarvardX: CS50's Introduction to Computer Science

Academic Degrees


M.A. International Affairs M.A. International Affairs, American University
M.A. Natural Resources and Sustainable Development M.A. Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, United Nations University for Peace

Side Quests

Easter Eggs. Conversation starters and whimsical extras.


Yale Science of Well-Being The Science of Well-Being, Yale. Highly recommended. The homework we all need, like gratitude, random acts of kindness, exercise, and getting a good night's sleep.
Ordination, Church of the Latter-Day Dude Ordination, Church of the Latter-Day Dude. For maximum eye roll, I tell friends I’m a Harvard-educated Reverend.