Keatra Nesbitt

Principal Solutions Engineer at Valkyrie

Keatra Nesbitt has a diverse work experience in the fields of data science, education, and student support. Keatra began their career as a Student Support Advisor at DeVry University, where they analyzed each student's situation and developed individualized financial and academic plans. Keatra then transitioned to the role of Assistant Director at the University of Southern California, where they analyzed financial aid requirements, trained staff, and managed graduate budgets for various programs.

In 2015, Keatra became a High School Mathematics Teacher at the Austin Independent School District. During their time there, they planned lessons aligned with state standards, incorporated innovative teaching techniques, evaluated student performance, and maintained records of student progress.

In 2019, Keatra joined Galvanize Inc as a Data Science Resident, where they provided instruction and direction to data science students, identified areas for improvement in course materials, and served as a Lead Instructor for the Python Fundamentals part-time course. Around the same time, they also worked on personal data science projects, including Instagram NLP and the analysis of football and weather, using techniques such as Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning to gain insights and make predictions.

In August 2022, Keatra joined Valkyrie as a Senior Data Scientist, building on their previous experience as a Data Scientist at the same company since October 2019. The exact end dates for both roles are not provided.

Overall, Keatra Nesbitt has a well-rounded work experience in data science, education, and student support, demonstrating their expertise in these fields.

Keatra Nesbitt pursued their education with a focus on data science by attending Galvanize Inc in 2019. During their time there, they completed a Data Science Immersive program. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado, where they studied from 2007 to 2011.

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Timeline

  • Principal Solutions Engineer

    February 1, 2024 - present

  • Senior Data Scientist

    August, 2022

  • Data Scientist

    October, 2019

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