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Hi, I'm Jacob Ball

Marine Corps veteran and Fordham University Data Science Graduate student with expertise in Python, scikit-learn, SQL, and machine learning. Experienced in building predictive models, data preprocessing, and network infrastructure, with a background leading mission-critical IT operations for 100+ users. Seeking data science or analytics internship opportunities to further develop skills in predictive analytics and AI-driven insights.

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Career

Work Experience

Ensured safety and security of premises, enhancing operational efficiency by implementing new patrol logging procedures.
Addressed member concerns with professionalism, demonstrating problem-solving and time management skills.
Oversaw nightly closure procedures for the club, ensuring the safe departure of all members and staff before executing comprehensive lockdown protocols.

Designed and maintained local and campus area networks, ensuring 99.999% uptime for over 100 users during critical operations.
As Platoon Network Chief, spearheaded IT operations for the Balikatan 2023 exercise, deploying LAN infrastructure to support over 200 personnel.
Improved network efficiency by automating routine administrative tasks, reducing configuration time by 30%.

Academic

Education

My academic background and professional certifications.

Degrees

M.S. Data Science

Fordham University

2027 · New York, NY

Relevant Coursework

Algorithms for Data Science

B.S. Information Technology & Systems

Fordham University

2026 · New York, NY

3.85

GPA

Dean's List 2024–2025

Relevant Coursework

Computer Science I & IIData StructuresDatabase SystemsWeb ProgrammingSecure Cyber NetworksData Comm & Networks

Certifications

Python Basics for Data Science

IBM · 2023

Expertise

Technical Skills

Technologies and tools I work with professionally.

Programming Languages

Python100%

SQL90%

C++75%

JavaScript50%

HTML50%

Data Science & ML

pandas90%

scikit-learn80%

NumPy80%

Feature Engineering65%

Time Series Analysis65%

yfinance API65%

Networking & Infrastructure

LAN/WAN Design85%

TCP/IP85%

Network Architecture80%

Data Communications80%

Linux60%

Cybersecurity60%

Frontend

HTML/CSS70%

Bootstrap70%

Backend & Databases

MySQL90%

Node.js60%

Tools

Jupyter Notebook100%

Git95%

VS Code100%

Agile60%

Portfolio

Featured Projects

A selection of projects that demonstrate my technical capabilities.

Stock Market Data Pipeline & Prediction Model

End-to-end machine learning pipeline for predicting S&P 500 stock movements using historical market data.

Built a full data ingestion pipeline to collect, normalize, and clean historical market data using the yfinance API
Developed a Random Forest classifier with a backtesting engine achieving 55.7% precision across 9,000+ historical trading days
Implemented train-test splits and data leakage prevention for reliable model evaluation

Pythonscikit-learnpandasyfinance APITime Series Analysis

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Directed Weighted Graph with BFS

A C++ implementation of a directed weighted graph abstract data type with full traversal capabilities.

Implemented adjacency matrix representation using dynamic 2D arrays with full vertex and edge operation support
Developed a breadth-first traversal algorithm achieving O(V+E) time complexity across 7+ vertices and 9+ weighted edges
Utilized STL queue and vertex marking system for efficient graph exploration

C++Graph TheorySTLDynamic Memory Management

Dynamic Sinusoidal Graphing Tool

A C++ program that dynamically calculates and renders sinusoidal functions based on user-defined input.

Designed dynamic sinusoidal function calculations with optimized iterative performance based on user input
Applied modular programming techniques to improve code maintainability, reducing debugging time by 20%
Produced clean graphical outputs directly from algorithmic computation

C++Algorithm DesignGraphical Outputs

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Think I'd be a good fit for a role or have a project in mind? I'd enjoy hearing from you.

Contact Information

jeball22@gmail.com

203-321-7755

Greenwich, CT, USA

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