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General Information
Full Name | Hayden Outlaw |
Date of Birth | 09 September 2002 |
Languages | English, Spanish, German |
Education
- 2024-Present
PhD
North Carolina State University
- PhD in Applied Mathematics
- 2020-2024
BS
Tulane University of Louisiana
- Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy (GPA 3.91)
- Focus on statistics, data science, machine learning, and computer programming
- Extensive research experience across multiple independent and university-backed projects
Experience
- 2023 - 2023
Machine Learning Intern
National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado
- Streamlined distributed neural network used to decompress cloud particle algorithms in PyTorch to improve performance and decrease computational load, as a part of the NCAR Computational and Information Systems Lab..
- Conducted data management and processing, as well as model training and evaluation in parallel on the NSF Derecho computer.
- Collaborated with NOAA and NCAR developers, atmospheric scientists, and hardware engineers to ensure a practical, effective, and meaningful model framework.
- Presented findings at NCAR SIPARCS Seminar in August 2023.
- 2021 - 2023
Algebraic Statistics Researcher
Tulane University Mathematics Department, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Researching fitting graphical models from data, specifically the graphicalLasso convex optimization method, and the likelihood of sufficient data points required to fit it
- Spans numerical estimation, convex optimization, graphical models, statistical inference, and algebraic geometry
- 2021 - Present
Station Engineer
WTUL 91.5 New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Responsible for the hardware and software architecture of the station, including website management, hardware repairs, music archiving, troubleshooting, and sound system design.
- 2021 - 2021
Biomathematics Researcher
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
- Participated in biomathematical modeling accelerator internship utilizing NetLogo and other agent-based simulation tools to design biological and ecological models in conjunction with teams from Northwestern, Brown, Clemson, Tulane, Georgia Tech, and University of Florida.
- Simulated gas-particle biochemical signaling diffusion from acacia trees, and their impact on giraffe predation patterns.
Languages
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Python
- Skilled in python development for applications, data science, and machine learing applicaitons.
- Extensive use of custom libraries, Conda and Conda-Forge environments, and specialized packages such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, XArray, NetCDF, SQLite, PyTorch, Tensorflow, SKLearn, NetworkX, and others.
- Created and refined multiple projects in local and cloud-based notebook environments with specialized backends and presentation formats.
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R
- Capable of importing and analyzing data through statistics, generating measures and sampling distributions as well as visual reports in automated programs.
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SQL
- Extensive training in SQL query design, as well as database use and administration on both local and enterprise-grade systems.
- Familiar with a range of DBMS software, including Microsoft SMSS, and MYSQL Workbench.
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Java
- Familiar with Java development and IDE systems, including UML diagramming, javadoc exports, and pseudocode presentation.
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C
- Studied operating system and low level program design for resource virtualization and optimal useage.
- Shell and script capable on LINUX and UNIX machines.
Hobbies
- PADI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver, with extensive experience diving in the Yucatán region of Mexico and Belize.
- DJ for WTUL New Orleans for three years, supporting New Orleans music and local creative expression.
- Skiier since age seven, with avalanche and natural disaster response training.
- Trombone performer in collegiate marching band, orchestral, and small group settings.
Academic Interests
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Ethical Philosophy
- Political ethics, and the development of representative and progressive government
- Ethical machine learning and data science practices to maximze demographic outcome equality of institutions, as well as institutional accountability and transparency.
- Ethical data sourcing, privacy, and anonymization practices
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Digital Visualization
- Programming in javascript, processing, and p5 libraries to create digital artwork and animations.
Honors and Awards
- 2016
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America