Jonathan M Clark
Data Scientist
Chemist
Cyclist
Parachute Rigger
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
Clark Data Science
Data Analytics Data Infrastructure System Organization
Freelance data analytics, data infrastructure, and system organization services for scientific labs, engineering groups, small businesses, and individuals.
Para-Phernalia, Inc.
Senior Parachute Rigger
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
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!
Skills
Soft Skills and Technical Abilities
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Western Washington University
March 2010
Associates of Science in Chemistry
Everett Community College
June 2007
American Chemical Society Member
Former Active Volunteer (2013-2022)
Completed 13 ACS Leadership Courses
Private Pilot Certification
Airplane Single Engine Land
USPA C-License
First jump Feb 2006
Senior Parachute Rigger Certification
Back & Seat Type Rated
Data Science Certificate
Coursera
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
Python Certificate
Coursera
'Create Your First Python Project from UST'
PHP & SQL Certificate
Coursera
'Building a Dynamic Web App using PHP & MySQL'
Coursework
EvCC, WWU, ACS, & Coursera (IBM)
MATHEMATICS
➤ Calculus/Analytical Geometry I, II, III & IV Math 152/153/154/252
➤ Elementary Linear Algebra Math 204
PHYSICS
➤ Physics with Calculus I, II & III Phys 121/122/123
➤ Physics Labs Phys 131/132/133
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
BIOLOGY
➤ Cellular Biology, Zoology & Botany Biol 160/161/163
METEOROLOGY
➤ Weather Atms 101
ENGLISH
➤ College Writing Engl 101D
➤ Intro to Linguistics Science Ling 201
➤ Intro Tech & Professional Writing Eng 302
➤ Modern British Lit. Engl 233
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
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.
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.
Indoor Skydiving
I love 4-way formation skydiving. 18+ hours total tunnel time. Home tunnel: iFLY Seattle.
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!
Hiking
I grew up in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. I love the forest!
Reading
I love to read books.
Cycling
I've put many miles on this bicycle. I like mountain biking.
Motorcycling
Being on two wheels is fun! I put 38k+ miles on this 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycle.
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.
Kayaking
My favorite kayaking adventures include floating the Snohomish River and a sea kayaking tour in the San Juan Islands.
Chess
I like to play chess.