Scott Thomas Heston
I am an alumnus of the Georgia Institute of Technology interested in combining my fields of study in computer science and operations research. My research background is in automated machine learning and computational neuroscience. I am particularly intersted in data visualization, mixed-integer programming, and machine-learning applied to biological or other complex systems.
- Email: hestonst@gmail.com
- Website: http://hestonst.github.io
Skills & Knowledge
Python
Experience with data mining, machine-learning libraries (PyTorch, Keras), and GUI development. Professional experience.
Javascript
Web development and data visualization: d3.js, dc.js, crossfilter.js
Java
Experience developing low-latency applications for a GUI controlling a serial port in a research setting. Academic experience.
MATLAB
Academic experience with basic data manipulation and advanced array-based syntax and nuances.
R
Learned advanced statistical methods through degree in industrial engineering. Use of R to make graphs and clean data.
C/Assembly
Academic experience with low-level algorithms in C and LC-3 Assembly/Assembler.
Git/ Git LFS
Learned through collaborative projects
Agile Development
Experience with agile development with a scrum process.
Android Studio
Academic experience with development for the Android platform.
Gradle
Experience using build automation for multiple projects
English
Native Speaker
Spanish
C1 ECF, ACTFL "Superior" certification
French
B2 ECF
Russian
B1 ECF. Russian Minor and former summer exchange student with the St. Petersburg Polytechnical University of Peter the Great
Portuguese/
A2 ECF.
Experience
Industrial Engineering Consultant, Senior Design
Atlanta Bonded Warehouses
- Period: October 2019- May 2020
Engaged in systems-level analyis to find areas of oportunity for increased efficiencies within a regional warehousing company, implemented scripts to interface with warehouse management system and price project options with a final valuation of $250,000 over a 5 year period
Student Consultant
University-Associated Importations Firm and Manufacturer, Buenos Aires Argentina
- Period: September 2016- June 2017
Part of two semester-long projects to analyze global efficiency through discrete-event simulation for a small importer of home appliances from China into the Mercosur trade block (Argentine market) and to optimize a factory of air fresheners competing with Johnson & Johnson. Completed as part of an academic exchange
Team leader of B2B Sales Team
AIESEC Atlanta
- Period: January 2016 - Present
Business-to-business (B2B) salesperson at a non-profit organization that seeks to find international students and recent graduates internships in the Atlanta area
Volunteer
Comunidad de gracia ministerio hispano
- Period: 2008 - August 2012
Cook, English teacher, and translator at a local bilingual outreach of the United Methodist Church.
Organizational Manager
WPEA 90.5 FM Student Radio Station
- Period: 2008 - August 2012
Organizing board member in charge of scheduling, communication, and compliance with federal regulations at a student radio station.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dual Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering.
Technological Institute of Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Year-long academic exchange. Completed internships in manufacturing and importation
Peter The Great St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University
Summer language institute and business exchange student
Mausi Sebess Cooking School
Marketing in Gastronomy | Enology and Wine Pairing | Hygiene for Professionals | Nutrition for Professionals | International Cuisine I, II, and III | Boulangerie I, II, III
Phillips Exeter Academy
Graduate, Class of 2014
Sample Works
I'm currently working on a page dedicated to Visualizing Feasible Sets in Linear Programming, and a linguistic analysis on the Effects of Maternal Tongue on Etymologies, present in academic and casual text.