Summary
Ed O'brien is an IT Specialist with 11 years of experience applying data science, behavior design, and process-improvement methods to government operations. At the U.S. Department of Labor he builds Python-driven applications that leverage LLMs, machine learning models, and AWS serverless services while previously leading cross-agency innovation cohorts using Human-Centered Design and Lean Six Sigma. He pairs hands-on coding (Python, R, SQL) and automation with program-level performance analysis for budget and compliance reporting. Trained in BJ Fogg’s Behavior Design and holding data science credentials from Georgetown and General Assembly, he bridges technical implementation with behaviorally informed product design. His background ranges from field work in the Peace Corps to teaching data science labs, reflecting strong communication and coaching skills that help translate complex analytics into practical, auditable solutions.
11 years of coding experience
BA, English, BA, English at Wesleyan University
The University of Maryland, College Park
Certificiate in Data Science, Data Science, Certificiate in Data Science, Data Science at Georgetown University
BJ Fogg's Behavior Design Boot Camp
Data Science, Data Science at General Assembly
Spanish