Hi, I'm Nathan
I translate complex data
into actionable intelligence
I leverage my education in astrophysics and experience in market research, data analysis, and software development to build data-driven solutions and deliver strategic insights.
Technical Skills
Languages
Programs
Tools & Libraries
Projects
This Portfolio Site
Frontend Development, UI/UX Design
A highly responsive Single-Page Application (SPA) designed with a utility-first CSS architecture. Features dynamic modal states, Base64 asset embedding, and performance-optimized layout rendering for seamless cross-device compatibility.
Metal Genre Classifier
Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, Neural Network Training, Web Scraping, Database Management, Front-end Integration
Interactive client for a logo classification service. Handles user image uploads, front-end resizing/pre-processing (to 244x244), and displays predicted genres and confidence scores from the model endpoint.
Slay the Spire Content Mod
Java Development, Game Design
A comprehensive gameplay expansion developed in Java. Engineered complex relic mechanics involving exponential scaling functions and probabilistic event triggers, requiring deep integration with the base game loop via the ModTheSpire API.
Global Population Projector
Statistical Modeling, Numerical Optimization, Data Visualization, Cloud Deployment
A data-driven forecasting tool that models demographic trends using a generalized logistic function. Implements a custom Minimax optimization loop to minimize maximum relative error, ensuring high-fidelity fits across non-linear historical data points.
Video Sorter
Multimedia Processing, Containerization (Docker), Streaming/VOD Integration, Cloud Deployment
A real-time audio-visual processing application that deconstructs a video into individual frames, analyzes the Root Mean Square (RMS) volume of each frame's corresponding audio segment, sorts the frames into a crescendo of intensity, and re-renders the final output.
Autonomous Balatro AI
Reinforcement Learning, Systems Engineering, Lua Modding, Neural Networks
A deep-learning agent capable of autonomously playing the complex roguelike deckbuilder Balatro to completion. Engineered a custom Lua mod to extract raw game state via Inter-Process Communication (IPC). The Python backend vectorizes the board state and evaluates hundreds of potential action-state pairs per turn using a custom PyTorch neural network, employing temporal penalty discounting to solve the credit assignment problem.
Experience & Education
Professional Experience
Market Research Analyst
06/2022 - PresentEvans Data Corporation
- Wrote analysis for Evans Data semiannual syndicated reports on topics including AI/ML, DevOps, cloud computing, developer marketing, and developer relations.
- Architected and updated Evans Data surveys to maximize value from contemporary insights.
- Processed raw data into understandable visuals using SPSS and Excel.
- Sped up data visualization process company-wide by writing and implementing automation scripts.
- Authored and delivered custom insights to high profile Evans Data clients including Intel, AWS, Amazon, AMD, and Snap, among others.
- Led Global Development Insights webinar as the face and voice of Evans Data.
Learning Support Specialist
10/2020 - 03/2022University of California, Santa Cruz
- Led small group tutoring sessions for college-level single-variable calculus, multivariable calculus, and electrodynamics classes.
- Empowered many of these students with the confidence needed to succeed in their classes and pursue future tutoring careers of their own.
Intern
06/2021 - 03/2022Aqaix
- Maintained frontend web database
- Created and maintained recording environment for company podcast
Education
B.S. in Astrophysics
University of California, Santa Cruz
March 2022
Notable Coursework:
- PHYS135: Advanced Astrophysics Laboratory
- MATH116C: Fourier Analysis & Partial Differential Equations
- PHYS139A: Quantum Mechanics
- MATH116A: Linear Algebra & Ordinary Differential Equations
- PHYS110: Electrodynamics
- ASTR129: Particle Astrophysics
Get in touch
I am actively looking for new opportunities. Feel free to connect!
Letters of Recommendation
Janel Garvin
CEO, Evans Data Corporation
June 15, 2025
James Owen
Director of Research, Evans Data Corporation
June 9, 2025
Violet Bartle
COO, Evans Data Corporation
June 13, 2025
Genre Classifier
Upload a metal band logo to classify its genre via my Cloud run API