Derek Steffan is a data scientist and technical illustrator based in Seattle with nine years of hands-on experience blending machine learning, CAD, and fabrication. He pairs Python and R expertise in time-series and NLP with practical skills as a CNC operator and SolidWorks/EnRoute user, turning prototypes and hand-drawn designs into production parts. Trained at General Assembly’s Data Science Immersive and grounded in a Computer Science background, he enjoys explaining technical solutions to varied audiences and shipping reproducible projects (portfolio: dsteffan.github.io). His profile reflects a rare combination of shop-floor execution and model-driven analysis, making him effective at bridging data projects with tangible manufacturing outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
University of Washington
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Kentlake High School
Data Science Immersive, Data Science, Data Science Immersive, Data Science at General Assembly Seattle
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