Summary
Patrick Dekelly is a Data Science Teaching Fellow at Harvard with nine years of experience blending data science, full-stack development, and hands-on consulting. He is proficient in Python, R, SQL, Ruby and JavaScript and applies deep learning across NLP and computer vision problems, backed by top 1% Kaggle rankings and a rich portfolio of kernels and projects on GitHub and Kaggle. Patrick has rebuilt production systems (web, video libraries, databases) and designed custom web crawlers and RNN-based recommendation models for clients, demonstrating an ability to move models from prototype to operational use. He pairs classroom mentoring and curriculum input with real-world deployment experience, making complex, creative techniques accessible to students and stakeholders alike. Based in Massachusetts, he brings a practical, user-focused perspective informed by earlier roles in property management and one-on-one autism services, which sharpen his communication and problem-solving skills.
9 years of coding experience
Study Abroad, Study Abroad at University of Tübingen
Computer Science, Computer Science at Launch Academy
University of Massachusetts Amherst