Michael J. Nava

Academic Experience

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Arizona State University

Master of Business Administration

2023

W. P. Carey School of Business | Working Professionals Program

Concentrations: Business Data Analytics, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

4.0/40


university of California, Berkeley

Doctor of Philosophy

2020

Applied Machine Learning | Systems Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

Minors: Data Science, Applied Geophysics

Research Topic: The application of machine learning and deep learning methods to microseismic data for the recovery of information

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, VP of Society of Exploration Geophysicists

3.9/40


university of California, Berkeley

Master of Science

2013

Systems Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

Minors: Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, VP of Society of ExplorationGeophysicists

4.0/4.0


university of Arizona

Bachelor of Science

2012

Systems Engineering | Systems and Industrial Engineering Department

Minors: Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Japanese  

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Honor Society

3.9/4.0


United States Naval Academy

Bachelor of Science

Systems Engineering | Weapons and Systems Engineering Department

Minor: Japanese

Degree incomplete due to injury.

Professional Experience

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Senior Data Scientist

  • Apply predictive analytics, machine learning, simulation, and optimization techniques to generate management insights and enable customer-facing applications

  • Leverage advanced analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and capabilities to deliver value and create competitive advantage

  • Partner with other Data Science teams across the enterprise to define business problems and formulate solutions

  • Develop scalable, efficient, automated solutions for large scale data analyses, model development, model validation, and model implementation

  • Translate complex analytical and technical concepts to non-technical employees to enable understanding and drive informed business decisions

  • Develop interactive and static visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences with open source and commercial software packages

Data Scientist - Model Validation

  • Domain knowledge expert specializing in validating machine learning and deep learning models across the enterprise

  • Independently review predictive models and validate the methodology through transparent framework

  • Develop complex systems and programs that measure aggregate risk exposures

  • Create statistical reporting and financial analysis to forecast results for required stress test scenarios

  • Utilize advanced analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness

  • Translate results into meaningful solutions to enhance decision making processes

  • Construct reports and visualizations to effectively communicate findings to senior leadership

 
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Data Scientist

  • Project Lead reporting directly to project owner

  • Productionize business solutions with actionable insight

  • Connected Maintenance and predictive failure analysis 

  • Build predictive models to identify potential paths for failure of vital aerospace components and create recommendations for risk mitigation

  • Utilize critical air traffic data and weather information to enhance flight routing and planning

  • Develop data driven approaches to monetize available information from aerospace products

  • Create scalable, efficient, automated solutions for large scale data analytics and predictive modeling tasks

  • Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and business leaders to develop and implement rapid prototypes for proof of concept and feasibility testing

  • Develop interactive and static visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences with open source and commercial software packages

  • Leverage web-based metrics and proven analytic methodologies to better understand customer behavior to minimize cost and increase reliance on self-service offerings

 
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Graduate Student Researcher

  • Performed graduate-level research in the field of Signal Processing with a focus on Hydraulic Fracturing Processes

  • Time domain and Fourier domain analysis of real seismic data

  • Identification of potential indicators of noise and other negative effects through seismic analysis of specialized waveforms

  • Spectral characterization of microseismic compressive and shear wave arrivals

  • Machine learning techniques such as neural networks, support vector machines, and clustering as a means of characterizing various geophysical phenomena

 
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Graduate Student Instructor

GSI for CEE/EPS 178 - Introduction to Applied Geophysics, an upper-level undergraduate course that aims to:

  • Provide a review of the basic theory of seismic and electromagnetic waves, along with gravitational, magnetic, electric, and electromagnetic fields

  • Develop an understanding of how measurements of these fields can be used to provide information about the physical characteristics of the subsurface

  • Provide experience with the evaluation of these different data sets, using direct analytical and computer-assisted computation of subsurface models

  • Develop critical thinking skills and an appreciation of the limitations or non-uniqueness of subsurface interpretations based on these types of data

  • Provide familiarity with the use of these geophysical methods in engineering, hazardous waste site, hydrological, mining and petroleum investigations

 
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Electrician's Mate | Midshipman

  • Charged with the safe operation and maintenance of all electrical aspects of nuclear power plant onboard a nuclear-powered submarine

  • Ranked second in a command of more than 1,000 service members

  • Consistently held a leadership position (Section Leading Petty Officer) with nearly 100 men and women under direct supervision

  • Created and maintained complex schedules for numerous watch duties

  • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical equipment and digital components utilizing a wide range of electrical/electronic devices

  • Trained in fault detection of digital systems with a solid base of education in electrical theory

  • Performed Radiological Control drills with high proficiency

  • Remedied numerous casualties under high stress situations as part of Watch Team Qualification