Beyond Data — Investigative Data Journalist

Projects

Analysis work, with the questions behind it.

Case studies and modelling work — property, operations, and research systems. Each one starts from a question that mattered to someone and ends with what the data could actually support.

  • Project 2025

    Predicting Car Prices with Multiple Regression

    The used car market in the US is massive—we're talking over $300 billion. But here's the thing: predicting car prices isn't as straightforward as you might think. There are tons of variables at play, and understanding which ones actually matter can make or break a pricing model.

    • Python
    • Jupyter
    • Matplotlib
  • Project 2025

    Inventory Optimization: 18% Sales Growth Through Statistical Demand Forecasting

    A multi-location shoe retailer was experiencing declining sales due to chronic stockouts in popular sizes, while excess inventory sat unsold. I developed a statistical inventory optimization system that increased sales by 18% in the first year, reversing the company's decline.

    • Python
    • Jupyter
    • Matplotlib
  • Project 2025

    Predicting Academic Success

    Every year, millions of students enroll in college, yet approximately 40% don't complete their degrees. With such high attrition rates, universities desperately need better ways to predict student success. But can a single test score really tell us who will thrive in higher education?

    • python
    • matplotlib
    • jupyter
  • Project 2025

    Chicago Crime Rate

    This project explores crime patterns in the city of Chicago using publicly available datasets. The goal is to identify temporal and spatial trends in criminal activity and uncover insights that could help inform public policy, law enforcement strategies, or community safety initiatives.

    • Python
    • Matplotlib
    • Folium
  • Project 2025

    Anomaly Detection in Multifamily Water Usage

    As a business intelligence analyst in the multifamily housing industry, I developed a billing system automation and an early anomaly detection system.

    • MS Excel
    • VBA Excel
    • MS Word