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Jonathan M Clark

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Data Scientist

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Chemist

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Cyclist

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Parachute Rigger

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Pilot

Summary

The Ethos of Jonathan M Clark

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Western Washington University. I recently completed an IBM Professional Certificate Course in Data Science. I find math, science, engineering, and technology topics fascinating. I am intrigued by aerospace engineering and chemical engineering. I am interested in process automation technologies, computer science, information flow, finance, business admin and operations management.

I have experience in parachute packing, manufacturing, operations management, and team leadership in the parachute technology and indoor skydiving worlds. I've packed thousands of parachutes, delivered world class customer service and been the go-to expert in a number of places. I have experience editing a monthly newsletter, providing tech support, writing technical manuals, and managing website content.

I am conscientious, industrious, orderly, innovative, and friendly. I seek to bear the maximum amount of responsibility that I can reliably carry. I love being productive with my time and efforts. I take pride in a job well done. I'm an avid learner in pursuit of increasing my competence, continuing my education, and discovering new things. Having an active lifestyle is important to me. I'm properly happy when I am energetically moving forwards.

I like to build things. I especially love to develop processes and complex systems that help people. I thrive in dynamic environments that involve strategy and contingency management. I enjoy exploration, discovery and innovation fueled pursuits.

I love problem solving, thinking and working with abstract ideas. I love to understand how things work.

I'm a certified airplane pilot and I love to fly! Bicycle and motorcycle adventures are good fun. I've skydived more than three hundred times. I prefer cold weather. I love to read. The shelves in my study are filled with a wide range of books. I like hiking in the Cascade Mountains. I kept honeybees for more than a decade. I like to play chess and enjoy mind puzzles of all sorts.

Current Activities

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Clark Data Science

Data Analytics • Data Infrastructure • System Organization

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Freelance data analytics, data infrastructure, and system organization services for scientific labs, engineering groups, small businesses, and individuals.

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Para-Phernalia, Inc.

Senior Parachute Rigger

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I professionally manufacture, pack, repair and maintain high-quality emergency parachute systems. I have manufactured hundreds of parachute systems over the years.


I am a highly skilled industrial sewing machine operator. I can flatwork, tape, bartack, set grommets and assemble harnesses with the best of them. I am an FAA certified Senior Parachute Rigger with both Back and Seat type ratings. Also, I built the current website (launched June 2020).

Job Hunting

Looking for a Worthy Company

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I'm looking for a new company to join. I want to find a engineering-driven company; one that values excellence, quality, attention-to-detail, and professional integrity above quarterly profits.


I seek a culture where the executive leadership operates in physical proximity to the factory floor, understands the technology, speaks the jargon, and champions the skill growth of the workforce.


I intend to work hard, build my career, and develop deep technical expertise.


If you want excellent competence, resilient dedication, superb talent, and my charismatic personality, contact me today!

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Things I Have Accomplished

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Skills

Soft Skills and Technical Abilities

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Leadership

Leadership

I bring an enthusiastic, forward-moving focus to the team

I place a high value on clear communication channels

Conflict resolution skills

Excellent listener


Management

Organized and orderly

Excellent prioritization and time management skills

Solid project management skills

Experienced at resolving complex financial issues


People Skills

Friendly, animated, energetic, and confident

Exceptional communication skills; articulate

Thrives in a team environment as well as on solo projects

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Problem Solving

Ideation

Innovative problem-solver

Strong, objective reasoning skills


Ambiguity / Adaptability

Flexible and adaptable

Willing to travel


Conscientious

Industrious and attentive to detail, but able to appreciate the big picture

Reliable and responsible

I work hard, but I also work smart; ever seeking better ways to excel


Technical Aptitude

Ability to learn, understand and apply complex concepts in real world scenarios

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Data Science

Methodology

Data Analytics, Data Visualization, and workflow management

Communication of results to stakeholders

Writing formal reports and Jupyter Notebook markup


Python Programming

NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Folium, Plotly and Scikit-learn


SQL and Database Management

MySQL & IBM Db2


Math

Calculus, Linear Algebra, Some Statistics


Machine Learning Exposure

Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, and k-Nearest Neighbors

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Computer Skills

Fundamentals

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Teams)

Expert level Point of Sale (POS), report manager and system manager operation


Web Development

Website content management

HTML / CSS / PHP / SQL


Technical Document Writing

Information and content management for websites, newsletters, SOPs, manuals, one-sheet summaries, posters, flyers, and reports


Media

Graphic design

Photography

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Trade Skills

Professional Grade Sewing Machine Operator

Highly skilled industrial sewing machine operator


Earth Moving Equipment Operator

Dozer, farm tractor, excavator, backhoe, roto-tiller, small aviation tug, etc.


Shop Tools

Table saw, band saw, drill, drill-press, hammer, wrench, grinder, chainsaw, arc welder, soldering tools, etc.


Auto Mechanic Skills

Oil changes, clutch replacement, timing belt replacements, head gaskets, tire rotations, etc.

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Chemistry Skills

Lab Bench Skills

Handling chemicals safely

Massing samples

Titration

Mixing standard solutions


Instrument Skills

Varian UNITYINOVA 500 MHz NMR spectrometer

Varian MercuryPLUS 300 MHz NMR spectrometer

Mattson Galaxy 5000 FTIR spectrometer

Thermo Scientific Nicolet is10 Smart ITR (FTIR) w/ salt plates and the diamond anvil ATR accessory

SpectrAA 220 Z Zeeman graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer

HP 8452A Diode Array spectrophotometer (UV/Vis)

Agilent 8452 / 8453 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

Photon Technology International (PTI) spectrofluorimeter

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Certifications

Degrees, Licenses, Awards, Memberships and Certifications

Bachelors of Science in Chemistry

Bachelors of Science in Chemistry

Western Washington University

March 2010

Associates of Science in Chemistry

Associates of Science in Chemistry

Everett Community College

June 2007

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American Chemical Society Member

Former Active Volunteer (2013-2022)

Completed 13 ACS Leadership Courses

Cessna 150

Private Pilot Certification

Airplane Single Engine Land

Skydiving KSHN 2017-09-13

USPA C-License

First jump Feb 2006

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Senior Parachute Rigger Certification

Back & Seat Type Rated

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Data Science Certificate

Coursera

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

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Python Certificate

Coursera

'Create Your First Python Project from UST'

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PHP & SQL Certificate

Coursera

'Building a Dynamic Web App using PHP & MySQL'

Coursework

EvCC, WWU, ACS, & Coursera (IBM)

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MATHEMATICS

➤ Calculus/Analytical Geometry I, II, III & IV Math 152/153/154/252

➤ Elementary Linear Algebra Math 204

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PHYSICS

➤ Physics with Calculus I, II & III Phys 121/122/123

➤ Physics Labs Phys 131/132/133

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CHEMISTRY

➤ General Chemisry I, II & III Chem 140/150/160


➤ Organic Chemistry I, II & III Chem 200/201/202


➤ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Chem 471/472/473


➤ Physical Chemistry Chem 461/462/463

➤ Physical / Inorganic Lab I & II Chem 464/465

➤ Analytical Chemistry w/lab Chem 333

➤ Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Chem 441


➤ Instrumental Analysis w/lab Chem 434

➤ Organic Spectroscopy Chem 454

➤ Advanced NMR Techniques w/lab Chem 455

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BIOLOGY

➤ Cellular Biology, Zoology & Botany Biol 160/161/163

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METEOROLOGY

➤ Weather Atms 101

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ENGLISH

➤ College Writing Engl 101D

➤ Intro to Linguistics Science Ling 201

➤ Intro Tech & Professional Writing Eng 302

➤ Modern British Lit. Engl 233

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SPANISH

➤ Elementary Spanish I Span 101

➤ Review Elementary Spanish Span 104

➤ Intermediate Spanish Span 201/202/203

➤ Grammar Review & Composition Span 301/302

➤ 4th-Year Conversation Span 405

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ELECTIVES

➤ Western Civ to 1648 Hist 111

➤ Intro to Cultural Anthropology Anth 201

➤ Introduction to Archeology Anth 210

➤ The Asian-American Experience Amst 205

➤ Intro:African Civilization Hist 285

Subject Course Title Code School
Math Calculus/Analytical Geometry I, II, III & IV Math 152/153/154/252 EvCC
Math Elementary Linear Algebra Math 204 WWU
Physics Physics with Calculus I, II & III Phys 121/122/123 WWU
Physics Physics Labs Phys 131/132/133 WWU
Chemistry General Chemisry I, II & III Chem 140/150/160 EvCC
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I, II & III Chem 200/201/202 EvCC
Chemistry Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Chem 471/472/473 WWU
Chemistry Physical Chemistry Chem 461/462/463 WWU
Chemistry Physical / Inorganic Lab I & II Chem 464/465 WWU
Chemistry Analytical Chemistry w/lab Chem 333 WWU
Chemistry Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Chem 441 WWU
Chemistry Instrumental Analysis w/lab Chem 434 WWU
Chemistry Organic Spectroscopy Chem 454 WWU
Chemistry Advanced NMR Techniques w/lab Chem 455 WWU
Biology Cellular Biology, Zoology & Botany Biol 160/161/163 EvCC
Meteorology Weather Atms 101 EvCC
English College Writing Engl 101D EvCC
English Modern British Lit. Engl 233 EvCC
English Intro to Linguistics Science Ling 201 WWU
English Intro Tech & Professional Writing Eng 302 WWU
Spanish Elementary Spanish I Span 101 EvCC
Spanish Review Elementary Spanish Span 104 WWU
Spanish Intermediate Spanish Span 201/202/203 WWU
Spanish Grammar Review & Composition Span 301/302 WWU
Spanish 4th-Year Conversation Span 405 WWU
Electives Western Civ to 1648 Hist 111 EvCC
Electives Intro to Cultural Anthropology Anth 201 WWU
Electives Introduction to Archeology Anth 210 WWU
Electives The Asian-American Experience Amst 205 WWU
Electives Intro: African Civilization Hist 285 WWU
Data Science What is Data Science? N/A IBM
Data Science Data Science Tools N/A IBM
Data Science Methodology N/A IBM
Data Science Python N/A IBM
Data Science Python Project N/A IBM
Data Science Databases and SQL N/A IBM
Data Science Data Analysis N/A IBM
Data Science Data Visualization N/A IBM
Data Science Machine Learning N/A IBM
Data Science Capstone N/A IBM
Leadership The ACS And You N/A ACS
Leadership Engaging And Motivating Volunteers N/A ACS
Leadership Coaching And Feedback N/A ACS
Leadership Leading Without Authority N/A ACS
Leadership Collaborating Across Boundaries N/A ACS
Leadership Leading Change N/A ACS
Leadership Strategic Planning N/A ACS
Leadership Managing Projects Effectively N/A ACS
Leadership Running Productive Meetings N/A ACS
Leadership Becoming An Effective Collaborator N/A ACS
Leadership Succession Planning N/A ACS
Leadership Matching Interests With Goals N/A ACS
Leadership Understanding Members' Interests N/A ACS

Recreation

Some of my pursuits and interests.

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Skydiving

Good times! 304 skydives. Two demonstration jumps. USPA C-license. FAA Senior Parachute Rigger (Back and Seat Rated). More than a decade in the sport. Home Drop Zone: Skydive Snohomish.

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Indoor Skydiving

I love 4-way formation skydiving. 18+ hours total tunnel time. Home tunnel: iFLY Seattle.

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Beekeeping

I kept bees for over a decade. There are few things tastier than honey from your own apiary (bee farm) on home baked bread!

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Hiking

I grew up in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. I love the forest!

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Reading

I love to read books.

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Cycling

I've put many miles on this bicycle. I like mountain biking.

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Motorcycling

Being on two wheels is fun! I put 38k+ miles on this 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycle.

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Scuba Diving

I have a total of five dives under my belt and have the NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver certification. Drysuits are ideal for Pacific Northwest diving.

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Kayaking

My favorite kayaking adventures include floating the Snohomish River and a sea kayaking tour in the San Juan Islands.

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Chess

I like to play chess.