Data Scientist & Analyst

Turning Data into
Actionable Insights

Applied Data Analyst and Data Scientist with experience in financial risk analytics, business intelligence, and predictive modeling. Specializing in Python, SQL, and Machine Learning.

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Steven Lora
About Me

Professional Summary

I am an experienced professional in financial risk analytics, business intelligence, and predictive modeling. With a Master's in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, I possess a strong background in statistical analysis, exploratory data analysis, and machine learning using Python and SQL. My expertise lies in translating complex datasets into actionable insights for decision-makers in regulated financial environments.

Expertise

Technical Skills

Programming

  • Python (Pandas, NumPy)
  • SQL
  • R
  • JavaScript (Basic)

Machine Learning & AI

  • TensorFlow & Keras
  • Scikit-learn
  • Regression & Classification
  • Neural Networks & NLP

Data Visualization

  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Matplotlib
  • Excel (Pivot, Macros)

Analysis & Risk

  • Predictive Analytics
  • Risk Management
  • Fraud Detection
  • ETL Pipelines
Career Path

Work Experience

Data Manager, Marketing & Analytics

Fairlane Financial Corp
04/2024 – Present | Plantation, FL
  • Own end-to-end data workflows supporting marketing, sales, and operations decisions.
  • Develop recurring reports and ad-hoc analyses evaluating agent activity and product performance.
  • Perform EDA and advanced SQL queries to operationalize revenue-focused decisions.
  • Automate reporting workflows to support scalable, data-driven initiatives.

Business Owner

Bad Hombres Trucking Inc
04/2019 – 01/2024 | Elizabeth, NJ
  • Directed business operations, compliance, and financial management for transportation.
  • Optimized delivery routes, reducing costs and improving on-time performance by 25%.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance, reducing downtime by 20%.

Risk Data Analyst

National Futures Association
10/2014 – 02/2019 | New York, NY
  • Oversaw financial risk metrics for 100+ registered swap dealers executing $8B+ annually.
  • Analyzed large-scale datasets covering market, credit, and fraud risk.
  • Designed Tableau dashboards to visualize risk exposure patterns.

Communications Repair Tech (Sgt)

United States Marine Corps Reserve
08/2006 – 06/2014
  • Supervised secure communications and data transmission systems.
  • Led teams and maintained over $500K in secure assets.
  • Held active Secret Security Clearance.
Portfolio

Featured Projects

AI/ML Optimization Visuals

Python Data Science

A collection of projects covering Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Optimization, and Algorithms.

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Tableau Dashboard

Tableau Portfolio

Interactive visualizations and dashboards demonstrating data storytelling skills.

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Power BI Business Intelligence

Power BI Reports

Comprehensive BI reports showcasing business insights and metrics tracking.

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Academic Background

Education & Research

Education

M.S. Data Analytics & AI

Nova Southeastern University

12/2025 | GPA 3.82

Focus on Deep Learning, NLP, and Predictive Modeling.

B.S. Applied Mathematics

NYC College of Technology

01/2014 | GPA 3.41

Focus on Probability, Statistics, and Stochastic Models.

Research & Publications

Swine Flu Pandemic Model

Annual Biomedical Research Conf.

Simulation model for the spread of the Swine Flu pandemic (2012).

Robustness of Hudson River Species

BAASANA Conference 2014

Analysis of ecosystem robustness and species loss scenarios.