Summary
Annie Nelson is a Senior Data Analyst based in San Diego with four years of hands-on experience turning messy datasets into clear, actionable insights and compelling visual narratives. She progressed rapidly from beginner to professional while documenting her journey publicly, building a visible personal brand through TikTok and YouTube that educates and mentors new data practitioners. At GitLab she advanced from Data Analyst to Senior Data Analyst and maintains a freelance consultancy, Annie’s Analytics, specializing in Tableau and data storytelling for clients. Her background in healthcare research and occupational therapy gives her an uncommon blend of rigorous research methods and human-centered communication. Annie also emphasizes practical, portfolio-first learning—she intentionally preserved the exact portfolio that landed her first analytics role as a teaching tool for job seekers.
4 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, PSYCHOLOGY, Bachelor of Arts - BA, PSYCHOLOGY at University at Albany, SUNY
Adventure Sports Certification, Adventure Sports / Management, Adventure Sports Certification, Adventure Sports / Management at SUNY Adirondack
Education Coursework, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Education Coursework, Early Childhood Education and Teaching at SUNY Geneseo
Masters, Occupational Therapy, Masters, Occupational Therapy at Dominican College