Resume

Tom Tran Jr

Data science graduate student applying applied mathematics, machine learning, and data engineering to build intelligent, impact-driven systems across policy, sustainability, and technology. 📍 San Francisco, California
📧 tranjrtom@gmail.com
🌐 tomtranjr.github.io
💼 GitHub | LinkedIn

Education

• University of San Francisco
  M.S. in Data Science, July 2025 – Present

• University of California, Los Angeles
  B.S. in Applied Mathematics Coursework:

  • Core Math: Linear Algebra (115A), Real Analysis (131A), Complex Analysis (132), Mathematical Modeling (142)
  • Applied/Computational: Numerical Methods I & II (151A & 151B), Algorithms (182)
  • Statistics: Probability (STATS 100A), Statistics (170S), Game Theory (167)

Work Experience

• U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs

  Data Analyst | Washington, D.C. (Remote) | September 2022 – June 2023

  • Built a Python ETL pipeline to scrape, clean, and consolidate structured and unstructured data from 20+ sources, generating 182+ country profiles for a congressionally mandated report.
  • Analyzed over three years of enterprise Zoom activity using SQL and Python, applying NLP techniques to titles, descriptions, and chat logs to inform digital engagement strategies.
  • Designed interactive dashboards in Google Sheets to track and forecast the $2M Zoom for Government program, optimizing annual license procurement and reducing excess costs.

• Gateway Roofing and Waterproofing Inc.

  Project Manager | San Francisco, CA | March 2021 – September 2022

  • Implemented a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system for secure, centralized data management and automated backups, enabling reproducible workflows across teams. - - Developed Python automation scripts to streamline reporting and document management, increasing team efficiency by 16%.
  • Analyzed operations and stakeholder data to improve scheduling and resource allocation across 10+ active contracts valued at $30K+ each.

Leadership & Volunteer Experience

• 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard

  Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist | Mountain View, CA | October 2023 – Present

  • Maintain readiness of a 10+ aircraft fleet supporting civil search and rescue, CAL FIRE, and counterdrug missions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional maintenance teams to diagnose and repair 15+ aircraft systems, reducing downtime and ensuring mission continuity.
  • Translate insights from 30+ technical orders (400+ pages each) into clear, actionable maintenance procedures.

  Awards and Honors: BMT Honor Graduate, Aircraft E/E Systems Technical School: Academic Excellence.

• Independent
  Volunteer Math Tutor | Remote | April 2021 – March 2024
  Provided weekly 1:1 tutoring for advanced elementary students in algebra, geometry, and probability. Fostered long-term confidence in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Languages

• Vietnamese (Spoken)
• Cantonese (Spoken)