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I'm a data analyst who likes turning messy data into clear answers. I earned my B.A. in Business Analytics at Cal State Fullerton, built a Computer Science foundation at UC Riverside, and I'm now pursuing an M.S. in Analytics at Georgia Tech.

Most of my work happens in Python, SQL, and BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Looker Studio. I've put them to use in financial services operations at a FINRA/SEC-regulated broker-dealer and in security analytics for banking. I also build my own products, including PokerNow AI, a real-time analytics platform serving 1,000+ concurrent users. Whether it's a dashboard, an automated pipeline, or a report for stakeholders, my goal is the same: make the numbers easy to act on.

I do my best work on collaborative teams, where clear communication and sound judgment matter as much as the analysis itself. Outside of work, you'll usually find me on the tennis court, surfing, or editing video.

Skills

Analyze

Python

Data cleaning, analysis, and automation.

  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Scikit-learn

SQL

  • Joins
  • CTEs
  • Window Functions

Statistical Analysis

  • A/B Testing
  • Regression
  • Data Mining

Visualize

BI & Dashboards

Interactive dashboards and KPI reporting.

  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Looker Studio

Excel & VBA

  • Pivot Tables
  • Macros
  • Forecasting

Web Analytics

  • Google Analytics
  • GTM
  • Conversion Funnels

Build

Machine Learning

Predictive models, from exploration to evaluation.

  • Predictive Modeling
  • Classification
  • EDA

ETL & Data Modeling

  • Pipelines
  • KPI Design
  • MongoDB

AI Workflows

  • Claude
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Data Storytelling

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Experience

My professional experience.

June 2026 - Present

Financial Advisor Intern

DirectPath Financial (Sovran Advisors, Cetera Wealth Services) — Costa Mesa, CA
  • Audit and reconcile correspondence, check, and gift logs, validating record accuracy against SEC retention and client-data privacy standards.
  • Structure and monitor account-opening and onboarding documentation pipelines, improving status visibility across advisors and the back office.
  • Resolve documentation exceptions through recurring log review, reducing rework and preventing downstream compliance findings.
  • Earned the Cetera Admin Academy Fundamentals certification and now administer daily operations across AdviceWorks, NetX360, Docupace, and Pinpoint Compliance in a FINRA/SEC-regulated broker-dealer.

2025

Freelance Web Developer

Irvine, CA
  • Optimized RESTful APIs, reducing data retrieval time by 20% and improving backend performance.
  • Built and maintained responsive websites and custom web apps for local businesses in Irvine.
  • Performed thorough testing and debugging to ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
  • Developed scalable front-end interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Next.js.

March 2022 - March 2023

Information Security Analyst Intern

Farmers & Merchants Bank
  • Managed security databases tracking 500+ assets and created automated SQL reports for vulnerability trending and compliance metrics, enabling leadership to prioritize remediation efforts
  • Analyzed 10,000+ log entries weekly using Sumo Logic SIEM to identify threat patterns and anomalies, reducing mean time to detection for security incidents
  • Conducted internal vulnerability scans and assisted with penetration testing and security database management.
  • Developed and maintained technical network diagrams and documentation for security infrastructure, supporting audit readiness and cross-team alignment

January 2019 - March 2020

Delivery Service Driver

Uber, Inc.
  • Optimized delivery routes using GPS and traffic data, reducing average delivery time by 15%.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and ensuring a positive delivery experience.
  • Maintained a 4.9/5 customer rating while trusted with high-ticket delivery items across Orange County.

April 2017 - October 2019

Private-label Ecommerce

Woodly Co. USA
  • Launched and scaled a private-label eCommerce brand, generating $10,000 in revenue and achieving nationwide sales on Amazon Prime.
  • Successfully negotiated with international suppliers and optimized logistics within Amazon’s distribution network.
  • Developed all branding, PPC advertisement campaigns, and listings
  • Woodly Co. Product Listing | Amazon Prime

October 2017 - June 2019

Information Technology Tutor

Lakeview Senior Center
  • Diagnosed and resolved software, hardware, and connectivity issues for users, improving digital literacy and confidence.
  • Delivered customized instruction and training materials to help members adopt and use technology effectively.
  • Taught group classes on computer skills, internet safety, and social media.

April 2017 - December 2018

Student Engineer Intern

Tyvak Systems, CUBESAT
  • Member of the first high school team to develop and launch a nano-satellite into orbit.
  • Led camera module integration with Tyvak Nano-Satellite systems.
  • Contributed to technical specifications and legal documentation.

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Projects

My projects & collaborations.

PokerNow AI - AI-driven poker analytics platform screenshot showing real-time hand analysis

PokerNow AI

AI-driven poker analytics platform leveraging ML models and an AI engine.

  • Distributed analytics engine (FastAPI/Flask, MongoDB, Redis) processing thousands of hands with sub-100ms response time.
  • Live WebSocket analytics, automated hand-history processing, and Stripe subscriptions supporting 1,000+ concurrent users.
ReactTypeScriptTailwindCSSWebSocketsNode.jsFastAPIFlaskMongoDB AtlasRedisAWS S3FirebaseStripeVercel
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ClarityGPT - AI-powered SaaS platform with multiple generative AI tools interface

ClarityGPT

AI-powered SaaS platform offering 5 autonomous generative tools.

  • Multi-tool AI workspace powered by GPT-4 with structured prompt chaining for high-accuracy reasoning.
  • Role-based access control with secure Stripe subscriptions and tokenized payments.
  • Modular API architecture for text rewriting, research automation, and document analysis.
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsNode.jsExpressTailwindCSSMongoDBFirebase AuthStripeVercel
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HighlanderNow - UCR campus utility platform with interactive map and real-time parking

HighlanderNow

Academic platform serving ~2,000 UCR students with real-time campus utilities.

  • Interactive campus map, real-time parking, user auth, and personalized class schedules.
  • PWA offline support, campus safety tools, and persistent data sync via Firebase and REST APIs.
VueReactNode.jsExpressFirebaseTailwindCSSMongoDBLeaflet MapsVercel
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True-Upscaling Image Enhancer - AI-powered image upscaling tool using Real-ESRGAN

True-Upscaling Image Enhancer

Tauri-based GUI app that upscales images using the Real-ESRGAN model.

  • Upload any image type and get AI-enhanced clarity with intelligent upscaling.
RustVue 3TauriReal-ESRGAN
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Startup@UCR - Full-stack responsive website for UCR entrepreneurship club

Startup@UCR Website

Full-stack responsive website for the Startup Club at UCR.

  • Secure user registration, profiles with permissions, event calendar, and club resources.
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsNodeExpressTailwindMongoDBLottieVercel
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Surfaholic - AI surf forecasting platform with peer-to-peer spot sharing

Surfaholic – AI Surf Forecasts

AI-powered surf platform providing machine-learning forecasts and peer-to-peer surf spot sharing.

  • Share live surf clips with real-time conditions mapped across coastal regions.
  • Secure API backend with auth, geolocation mapping, and data-driven swell forecasting.
React.jsNode.jsExpress.jsREST APIsMapboxMongoDBFirebase
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LinkedIn Application Automation

Browser-automation pipeline for LinkedIn job applications.

  • Selenium-driven orchestration that scrapes, filters, and ranks job postings before handling multi-step form flows.
PythonSeleniumBeautifulSoupPyAutoGUI
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CS105 Predictive Big Data EDA Analysis - Starbucks customer dataset analysis with K-NN models

Starbucks Customer Behavior Analysis

Data science project modeling purchasing behavior across large-scale Starbucks customer datasets.

  • Built EDA dashboards and performed chi-squared tests, K-NN models, and regression analysis.
  • Explored purchasing patterns, demographic segmentation, and behavior forecasting.
JupyterLabPythonPandasNumPyMatplotlibSeabornScikit-Learn
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Years of Experience

3000

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Phone

+1 (949) 842-2889

Email

hello@dylanhnguyen.com

Location

Irvine, California