Summary
Alan Polson is an analyst with 11 years of experience helping organizations turn data into actionable decisions, currently supporting research and operations at Emory University. He combines formal training in informatics from NYU with hands-on skills in software development, GIS, and process optimization developed across roles in consulting, energy services, and academia. Alan has a track record of teaching spatial analysis, building repeatable data processes, and directly supporting hundreds of researchers and clients. Comfortable bridging technical and nontechnical stakeholders, he blends programming fluency with communication, strategy, and management acumen. Based in Marietta, Georgia, he brings a pragmatic focus on delivering reproducible analyses and operational improvements rather than flashy prototypes. An understated strength is his background in SEO and content work, which sharpens his ability to present insights clearly for diverse audiences.
11 years of coding experience
ISC, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, ISC, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at Clarence High School, Richard's Town, Bangalore
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Science at Kristu Jayanti College
Master of Science (MS), Informatics, 3.74 GPA, Master of Science (MS), Informatics, 3.74 GPA at NYU Center for Urban Science + Progress
English, Malayalam, Hindi