John Whalen
Data Scientist
Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area United States
Summary
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Top SchoolJohn Whalen is a data scientist with 14 years of experience applying GIS, statistical analysis, and database design to public health and spatial problems in the Buffalo–Niagara region. With a BA in Mathematics and an MA in Geography/GIS from the University at Buffalo, he blends rigorous quantitative skills with practical geospatial expertise—from spatial-temporal disease studies to health insurance claims analytics. At Independent Health he led statistical and spatial reporting to map practitioner performance and network coverage, and he now applies that domain experience to data science work at Mass Advantage. He has hands-on experience in R and ArcGIS, plus a track record of preparing and cleaning complex geospatial datasets for web mapping and mobile use. Colleagues rely on him for turning messy spatial data into actionable insights for site selection, public health planning, and operational decision-making.
15 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
MA, Geography, MA, Geography at University at BuffaloGithub contributions (1)
cran/walkscoreAPI
Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
Contributions:3 commits in 6 months
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