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Gaston del Pino Borgstrom

Gaston del Pino Borgstrom

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AgBiTech

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Data Analyst

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Dr. Semmelweis and the Importance of Handwashing

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Introduction to Python

Data storyteller, crafting compelling narratives through the language of numbers.

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Introduction to R

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Introduction to Python

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Intermediate Python

My Certifications

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Data Analyst Associate

Data Analyst Associate

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Coursera Google Data Analytics

DataCamp Course Completion

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My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

AgBiTech | Dec 2022 - May 2024

Lab Supervisor | Quality Control, Data Analysis, Bioassay Design

Managed the day-to-day activities of the QC laboratory and communicated results of product testing with key stakeholders, including three separate departments and executives. - Developed and optimized new bioassay methods to streamline product testing process, resulting in 50% fewer re-tests and a 30% reduction in staff resourcing. - Generated a new database to store QC results to increase transparency from the QC department to key stakeholders resulting in over 90% reduction in data inquiry response time.
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AgBiTech | Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

Production Scientist / Sr. Production Scientist | Data Analysis, Experimental Design, R

- Led a series of data-driven experiments to develop 2 new products and optimize metrics in the production insectary, increasing efficiency overall by 20%. - Optimization and monitoring metrics included: increasing moth egg yield and viability by 30%, reducing artificial diet spoilage rate by 20% and increasing insect rearing capacity at the facility by 50%. - Completed experiments to modify the existing production system to support 2 additional species without lowered production output.

Helena Laboratories Corporation | Oct 2016 - Feb 2019

Laboratory Technician - R&D | Experimental Design, Electrophoresis

- Developed and refined methods for automated electrophoresis systems, including a novel system that yielded a patent. - Preformed tests ranging from immunofixation, abnormal hemoglobin detection, isoenzyme (LD, CK) diagnostics and IgG isoelectric focusing.

Rice University | Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

Lab Technician | Experimental Design. PCR, R

- Arranged day-to-day activities of the lab, including maintaining lab inventory and databases, ordering necessary supplies and assisting undergraduates with implementation of projects, which led to 2 publications. - Executed PCR and RADSeq techniques, employing R for robust statistical analysis, reducing analysis time by 20%.

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - USFWS | Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

Invasive Species Intern

Assisted in monitoring and control of invasive plants and insects on the refuge. Species included: Tri-foliate Orange, McCartney Rose and the Red imported fire ant (RIFA). Experience with manual and chemical control methods for designated invasive species as well as using GIS to visual areas of concern on the refuge.

Sonoran Desert Network | Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

Vegetation Monitoring Intern

Assisted with monitoring long-term vegetation plots located inside NPS parks located within the Sonoran desert using established SODN protocols. Helped to establish similar plots for the Chihuahuan Desert Network, using SODN protocols. Gained hands-on experience with GPS, GIS and identification of numerous perennial and invasive annual species located in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts

Southwestern Research Station | Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

Research Intern

Assistance for various research projects that occur at the station including: banding of hummingbirds, field collection of parasitic wasps through various methods and assisted in hatching and raising wasp's larvae for use in genetic testing.

Case Western Reserve University | Oct 2010 - May 2013

Research Assistant

Created and ran greenhouse experiments to describe effect of environmental heterogeneity on plant growth; conducted data analysis and presentations on experimental results.

My Education

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and ChemistryCase Western Reserve University | 2013

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