About David

Work Experience #

Data Management Analyst @ Peraton (formerly Northrop Grumman) #

November 2015 - Present (Seaside, California and Remote)

• Supported research programs for Defense Personnel Security and Research Center (PERSEREC), including projects focusing on insider threats, foreign national vetting, suicide and sexual assault prevention, mental health issue reporting, security credentials, and enterprise systems for stakeholders, including:

  • Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelegence and security [OUSD (I&S)]
  • Defense Counterintelegence and Security Agency (DCSA)
  • Performance Accountability Council (PAC)
  • Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) Office of People Analytics (OPA)
  • Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO)
  • Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO)

• Responsible for data acquisition, extraction, transformation, quality control, and analysis, including application of advanced machine learning and natural language algorithms as well as designing and supporting qualitative data collection instruments.

• Supported researchers, business analysts and developers on applying data science techniques to their projects and initiatives. Contributes to internal data management and documentation projects.

Selected Publications #

• Resources Exist, Asking Can Help (REACH) Field Test with Geographically Isolated Service Members (2024)
• An Examination of Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Disparities in DON’s Personnel Security Program (2023)
• Personnel Security Underreporting: Establishing Rates and Estimating the Problem (2019)
• Suicide-Related Incident Reporting in DoD’s Personnel Security Program (2018)
• An Evaluation of a Machine Learning Model for Suicide Detection and Prevention (2017)
• Improving Mental Health Reporting Practices in Between Personnel Security Investigations (2017)

Web Development and Computer Technology Consultant #

Jun 2008 - Nov 2015 • Pacific Grove, California

• Customer service collaborating with clients in industry and the nonprofit sector, learning to understand their needs and develop strategies to fulfill them
• Helped clients develop web presences for their organizations, including design and content creation
• Supported on-site and remote support for desktop, mobile, home, and small business networks

Reader @ Jack Baskin School of Engineering, UC Santa Cruz #

Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 • Santa Cruz, California

• Evaluated coursework and laboratory assignments for an undergraduate computer science course, focusing on data structures, Java, C, and UNIX fundamentals. Applied assessment criteria to students’ work in a consistent, deterministic manner
• Project management: managed deliverable schedules and workload budgeting. Consistently delivered work products on time and under budget
• Maintained confidentiality about student grades, records, and other sensitive information regulated under federal regulations.

Software Development Consultant @ Alliant Insurance Services #

Jan 2008 - Aug 2008 • San Diego, California

• Worked with software development team on components for a proprietary customer relationship management system. Expert in software development tools, including Visual Studio, C#, and ASP.Net.
• Instructed peers in software development and computer programming techniques

Volunteer Experience #

Board Member and Treasurer @ Monterey Peninsula Pride #

Apr 2017 - Dec 2023 • Seaside, California

Help founded a new startup 501(c)3 organization to bring a LGBTQI Pride Celebration back to the Monterey area after a hiatus of over a decade. Helped organize the parade and celebration festival and cordinated merch sales. Served on the board of directors and as the organization’s treasurer. Responsible for keeping accounts and custody of the organizations funds.

Registration Assistant @ Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County #

Aug 2016 • Marina, California

Assisted with volunteer registration at Monterey Veterans Stand Down 2016

Geospatial Analyst @ Regional Task Force on the Homeless San Diego #

May 2009 • San Diego, California

• Worked with Project Manager to assess local implementation of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development homeless census project
• Used ArcGIS software to update and improve maps and data collection forms for future census taking

Education #

University of California, Santa Cruz #

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics • 2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics with coursework in econometrics, international development, economic history and management economics. Additionally completed a number of computer science and engineering courses.

Grade: 3.3 GPA

High Tech High Media Arts #

High School Diploma • 2005 - 2009

Received a High School Diploma. Awarded Regional Occupational Program certificates in Multimedia Production and Engineering Principles.

Grade: Top 10% of graduating class