Coursework · Applied projects

Case studies in analysis and execution.

Academic work is reframed here around professional practice: the question, the approach, the analytical choices, and the value of the result.

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Applied project · Project management

Project Helios

A project management case centered on a 150 MW solar photovoltaic development with battery storage. The portfolio treatment emphasizes coordinated planning across a complex infrastructure initiative.

Focus: scope and deliveryDomain: renewable energyScale: 150 MW

Work demonstrated

  • Project scope and work breakdown thinking
  • Schedule and milestone planning
  • Budget, risk, and stakeholder considerations
  • Executive communication and visual reporting
Materials pending: Add approved schedule views, WBS excerpts, budget summary, risk register, Power BI visuals, and final recommendations.
Applied project · Predictive analytics

Predictive modeling

A model development case that connects data preparation, model choice, validation, and interpretation to a defined decision context.

Methods: predictive modelingTools: R / ExcelEmphasis: evaluation

Work demonstrated

  • Question and target definition
  • Feature preparation and analytical workflow
  • Performance evaluation and model comparison
  • Business interpretation with appropriate caveats
Details pending: Replace with the verified dataset, target variable, evaluation metrics, findings, and selected visuals.
Applied project · Machine learning

Clustering and k-NN

An applied methods case combining segmentation and nearest-neighbor classification. The focus is on defensible feature selection and usable interpretation.

Methods: clustering, k-NNTool: REmphasis: segmentation

Work demonstrated

  • Data scaling and feature selection
  • Cluster exploration and profile interpretation
  • k-NN setup and performance assessment
  • Translation of technical output into audience-ready findings
Details pending: Add verified dataset context, cluster profiles, k selection process, performance results, and implications.
Applied project · Business analysis

Excel decision modeling

A structured spreadsheet analysis that turns raw inputs into transparent calculations, scenarios, and decision-ready outputs.

Tool: ExcelMethods: modeling and scenariosEmphasis: traceability

Work demonstrated

  • Organized data and auditable formulas
  • Scenario and sensitivity thinking
  • Summary outputs for nontechnical stakeholders
  • Clear assumptions and limitations
Details pending: Add the approved workbook topic, key assumptions, decision question, and final outputs.
Applied project · Communication

Data visualization

A visual analytics case focused on matching chart design to the audience, question, and level of detail needed for action.

Tools: R / Excel / Power BIEmphasis: clarity

Work demonstrated

  • Visual hierarchy and chart selection
  • Reduction of unnecessary visual noise
  • Annotation of key patterns and exceptions
  • Connection between evidence and narrative
Gallery pending: Add approved dashboard screenshots, charts, captions, and accessibility descriptions.
Applied project · R analysis

Exploratory analysis in R

An end-to-end analytical workflow that moves from inspection and cleaning through exploration, visualization, and a concise findings narrative.

Tool: RMethods: EDA and visualizationEmphasis: reproducibility

Work demonstrated

  • Data quality assessment and transformation
  • Exploratory summaries and visual analysis
  • Reproducible analytical structure
  • Focused conclusions tied to the original question
Details pending: Add the verified case topic, code excerpts, visuals, findings, and repository link.

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