Summary
Jim Kemper is a pragmatic computer programmer based in Calgary with 11 years of hands-on experience building and supporting IT systems, currently developing software at Parks Canada. He pairs a Bachelor’s in Computer Science with a Master’s in Data Science and Analytics, applying Java, Python (pandas, NumPy, PySpark), R, C# and SQL to deliver data-driven solutions. Comfortable working both independently and in small teams, he brings practical knowledge of computer networking and hardware to complement his software work. His background includes frontline IT support roles in municipal and federal environments, giving him a strong operational perspective on software reliability and user needs. Jim’s skill set is anchored in translating analytics and data engineering concepts into maintainable production code for real-world public-sector use.
11 years of coding experience
Master of Data Science and Analytics, Data Science, Master of Data Science and Analytics, Data Science at University of Calgary
French, English