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About Me!

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Hello! Welcome to my site! My name is Philana Williams and I an LA based, working professional in the Deals Analytics space.

I most recently finished my master's in Applied Data Science in Decemember 2021 (during the COVID-19 pandemic). I discovered my passion for data science and computing during my undergraduate studies, where I studied Industrial and Systems Engineering. My undergraduate studies specifically concentrated in information systems and data analysis and it was during this time that I fell in love with the art of using computer programming and quantitative reasoning to organize, retreive, and analyze data in meaningful ways.

During my junior year of college, I realized that I wanted to pursue a career path that would allow me to help individuals and organizations leverage the power of data and technology to make informed decisions. I also discovered how drastically digital literacy and automation can transform how people complete the tasks in their professional and personal lives. During my career, I want to want to be known as a strong advocate for digital upskilling initiatives, and data-driven decision making, both at work and in my local community.

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Fun Facts About Me:

  • I was born in San Diego, California icon of the palm tree and the sun on a beach
  • I was the Salutatorian of Orange Glen High School's Class of 2016 icon of a graduation cap
  • I appear in an ad that aired on ESPN Deportes during Super Bowl LIII icon of a football
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Educational Background

Univsersity of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

M.S. Applied Data Science, GPA: 3.37

B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, GPA: 3.42

2016-present

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Relevant Courses:

  • Foundations and Applications of Data Mining
  • Foundations of Data Management
  • Web Technologies
  • Full-Stack Web Development
  • Data Visualization
  • Principles of Programming for Data Science
  • Applications of Machine Learning
  • Database Systems: Concepts, Implementation, and Design
  • Security and Privacy
  • Discrete Systems Simulation
  • Managing Data in C++
  • Operations Research: Deterministic and Stochastic Models
  • Human Factors in Work Design
  • Project Management

Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

General Education, GPA: 4.0

2014-2016

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Relevant Courses:

  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Elementary Statistics
  • College Algebra
  • Calculus II: Analytical Geometry

Orange Glen High School, Escondido, CA

Weighted GPA: 4.33

Unweighted GPA: 3.83

2012-2016

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Relevant Courses:

  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Physics 1
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Biology
  • AP United States Government and Politics
  • AP United States History
  • AP European History
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
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Professional Experience

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Deals Technology and Data Solutions Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers

January 2022 - present


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Teaching Assistant at the University of Southern California

August 2019 - December 2021


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Developer for the Center of Systems and Software Engineering

May 2020 - August 2020


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Forensics Technology Solutions Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers

June 2019 - August 2019


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CRM Administrator/Marketing Intern at SierraConstellation Partners

March 2018 - August 2019


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Start Advisory Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers

March 2018 - August 2019

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