Scott Brunstein

My name is Scott Brunstein, and I recently received my B.S. in Statistics from the University of California, Davis, in June of 2015. My goal is to work as a data analyst in the field of medicine, sports, or technology.

Throughout college, I have taken part in multiple research projects that have given me exposure to the world of programming and data analysis. Some of these projects included:

- Student leader of Statwiki page
- Undergraduate data analyst for a graduate student in the UC Davis Ecology Department
- Undergraduate data analyst for the Center for Regional Change at UC Davis

Important programming languages and software I learned from these projects included R, SPSS, and LaTex. However, these projects also taught me how to write technical reports, as well as how to think critically/efficiently. Ultimately, the biggest lessons I learned from these projects was how to communicate/collaborate with peers on programming projects and technical reports, and how to articulate my thoughts and findings for a foreign audience to understand. These, in my view, are the most valuable skills I have picked up, because knowing every programming language and how to perform key analytics is meaningless if you can't collaborate with other people or convey your thoughts to foreign audiences.

Additionally, I served as President of the UC Davis Statistics Club for two years. This position helped me improve my organizational and leadership skills.

One of my biggest passions is figuring out how to solve problems, whether they are academic problems or real life problems that can't be found in books. I embrace the challenge of taking problems and breaking them down into smaller pieces, whether they are through programming methods or non-computer methods.

Outside of statistics and programming, my biggest hobbies include tennis (since age 10), and piano (since age 4). Other hobbies include ping-pong, piano, running, biking, reading, following sports (mostly tennis, baseball, and football), and Netflix.