I am a Data Science Student and am currently looking for a job in San Francisco or the surrounding area. I have a degree in Economics/Mathematics from UCSB and have routinely received praise for my logical and analytical thinking. I also have managerial experience from my most recent job in Risk Analysis.

Data Science Student @ Galvanize is an immersive program that provides training on the fundamentals of Data Science. • Practice selecting and tuning machine learning models on case study projects • Master ability to write and understand Python (and relevant libraries), SQL, MongoDB and Spark • Gain understanding of the field through in-house meetups From October 2015 to Present (3 months) San Francisco Bay AreaRisk Analyst @ PayJunction is a payment processor for credit cards and eChecks. • Managed a team of five to set and complete daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities • Reviewed financial documents including bank statements, balance sheets, and income statements • Checked backgrounds of businesses and business owners for signs of fraud or instability • Evaluated the risk versus reward of accepting prospective businesses • Decided whether to allow transactions of up to $200,000 From May 2012 to September 2015 (3 years 5 months) Santa Barbara, California AreaFounder & Chief Financial Officer @ Napses works as an intermediary across students, educators, and publishers to facilitate the digital distribution of academic material. • Developed detailed projections for users, expenses, and revenues • Determined necessary investment capital for the business • Conducted customer development and market validation studies to perfect the product and business model • Won third place in the UCSB New Venture Competition and received $2,500 to jump-start the business’ • Launched the product and supported it while it was used by 90 paying customers From June 2012 to July 2014 (2 years 2 months) Private Math Tutor @ Students tutored ranged from 8th grade to college and were taught various fields of mathematics and economics. • Met regularly to check progress and discuss new topics • Reviewed a variety of practice problems to ensure a broad understanding of the subject From October 2010 to June 2012 (1 year 9 months) Business Development / Finance Intern @ Primus Power is a startup green technology company that makes flow batteries for energy storage. • Constructed a cost model spreadsheet for cost analysis using Microsoft Excel • Interviewed and gathered data from engineering product managers for all components of the product to ensure accounting of every cost • Determined primary cost drivers and explored alternatives for reducing costs such as parts made from different materials • Researched alternative options for purchasing decisions, negotiated price quotes with vendors to analyze options • Constructed tools for assessing trade‐offs and incorporated them into the cost model • Presented cost model to executives who use it to track costs associated with orders totaling more than $50 million From June 2011 to September 2011 (4 months) Marketing Representative @ Slugbooks is a cost comparison website designed to help students find textbooks at the cheapest price available. • Introduced product to potential users on campus and distributed marketing materials to raise awareness • Presented prior to lecture classes • Received a bonus for getting the best response which was measured by visits to the website From September 2010 to June 2011 (10 months) Summer Camp Counselor @ The Palo Alto Recreation Department runs summer camps for children ages 4-12. • Worked as part of a team to plan and implement daily activities at City of Palo Alto children’s summer camps • Managed progress and development of counselor trainees by assigning duties with increasing responsibility • Made decisions to adapt program to manage time and accommodate for children with special needs • Listened to and addressed concerns from parents From June 2008 to August 2010 (2 years 3 months) Summer Camp Counselor @ The Palo Alto Family YMCA runs summer camps for children ages 5-12. • Worked as part of a team to plan and implement daily activities at YMCA children’s summer camps • Taught values such as responsibility and respect to strengthen community From June 2007 to August 2007 (3 months)

BA, Economics/Mathematics @ UCSB From 2008 to 2012 Palo Alto Senior High School From 2004 to 2008 Alex Knittel is skilled in: Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Start-ups, Spanish, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Building, Business Development, Social Networking, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Financial Modeling, Social Media, Data Analysis, Accounting