Gabriella Samantha

About Gabriella Samantha

Opportunity shapes what we learn and who we become. I\'ve experience it firsthand by moving to the United States at 16 to pursue education. Not knowing which path to choose, I found myself exploring the growing world of technology. But as I learned more, I became increasingly interested in understanding the data behind it all. That curiosity led me to study Data Science.Today, I’m focused on learning how to use data to understand real-world problems, support decision-making, and create meaningful impact. I’m especially interested in understanding the mathematics and statistics behind algorithms, not just using them but learning how they are built and why they work.I enjoy working with data not only from a technical perspective, but as a tool to help people make sense of complex information and improve the way systems operate. I care about translating into something others can understand and act on. I also care deeply about helping others learn and grow. Through tutoring and leadership experiences, I’ve seen how powerful knowledge can be when it’s shared and made accessible.I’m currently exploring opportunities in analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven roles where I can continue learning and apply data to real-world challenges.

Experience

1. Data Research Analyst

   Starbucks

   Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I manage large IoT datasets to develop a functional data provider dashboard for users- Transformed raw IoT data into visualized dashboards by designing and developing an interactive Power BI prototype- Built data models and visualizations to track performance and usage patterns- Applied Python, DAX and statistical methods to transform large datasets into a clear analysis dashboard.

Education

• Whatcom Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Computer Science

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied and Computational Mathematics Science