Daisy Khamphakdy

About Daisy Khamphakdy

As a Data Scientist and Systems Architect, I specialize in building scalable data…

Experience

1. Data Scientist & Systems Architect

   Independent Consultant

   Sep 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Data Science & Machine Learning] – Developed supervised classification models (Random Forest, XGBoost) to match and reconcile database records, improving data quality, real-time updates, and operational reliability. Built reproducible Python pipelines for automated feature engineering, scoring, and integration into ETL workflows.• [Data Architecture & Systems Design] – Completely redesigned ClimateWorks Foundation’s data system into a modern, scalable architecture, leveraging Snowflake, Salesforce, ETL integration tools, and dbt transformations. Designed data workflows to improve efficiency, accessibility, and reliability for cross-functional analytics.• [Data Transformation & Validation Tools] – Built robust data transformation and validation tools to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data for analytics and reporting. Tools were designed to integrate with the future modernized architecture and support scalable data operations.• [ETL Data Governance] – Embedded governance protocols into ETL workflows using automated validation, data profiling, and lineage tracking, improving data integrity, traceability, and usability for analytics and reporting.• [Data Analysis & Insights] – Analyzed $10.3B in University of Massachusetts procurement spend, uncovering $3.9B in opportunities to optimize processes, streamline supplier transitions, and increase allocation to high-impact investments.• [Data Visualization & Stakeholder Communication] – Built interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau and Python to translate complex datasets into business insights, securing stakeholder buy-in for strategic initiatives and data-driven process improvements.

Education

• UC Berkeley School of Information

  Master's degree

• Mahawithayalai Thammasat

  Thai Studies Certificate (Study Abroad)

• University of Cape Town

  African and Gender Institute (Study Abroad)

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  B.A.

Skills

• Event Management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Facebook
• Research
• Qualitative Research
• Nonprofits
• Non-Profits
• Social Networking
• Editing
• Program Development
• Program Management
• Photoshop
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Event Planning
• Teaching
• Public Relations