Patrick Carlson is a Data Scientist with 15 years of experience applying human-computer interaction research and datamining to real-world problems, currently solving analytic challenges at Sandia National Laboratories. He holds a PhD in HCI from Iowa State University, where his dissertation analyzed large open-source communities to improve developer understanding and communication patterns. Prior roles include UX analysis at Renaissance Learning and a strong foundation in computer science and psychology from Simpson College. Patrick blends rigorous academic methods with applied data science, focusing on extracting actionable insights from complex socio-technical systems. Based in Albuquerque, he brings both research depth and practical domain experience in government and education technology settings. His public CV and projects are available on his personal website, reflecting a habit of documenting work for reproducibility and community use.
15 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human-Computer Interaction, GPA: 3.68/4.0, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human-Computer Interaction, GPA: 3.68/4.0 at Iowa State University
BA, Computer Science and Psychology, GPA: 3.715/4.0, BA, Computer Science and Psychology, GPA: 3.715/4.0 at Simpson College
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