Mason Counts

Data Science & Machine Learning

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Tulsa, OK 74112

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SKILLS

Programming Languages: 

Python, SQL, R, C, Bash

Database Management:

MySQL, Excel

Cloud:

Google Cloud Services (GCS): Compute Engine, BigQuery

Software Engineering:

Git, Flask, RESTful API

Visualization software:

PowerBI, Rstudio

Machine Learning & AI Tools:

Statistical Modeling (Bayesian, Monte Carlo), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), Autoencoders, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), LLM Fine-tuning, Computer Vision, Time Series Forecasting (TSF)

Data Engineering:

Data Cleaning, Data Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Feature selection

EDUCATION

Machine Learning Engineering
Atlas School, Tulsa, OK, August 2022 - April 2024

  • Applied machine learning using Python, math, and statistics.

Bachelor of Science in International Business (Minor: Chinese Studies)

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

  • Studied abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

Associate Degree in Business Administration and Management

Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK

  • Studied abroad at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

PROJECTS

SkillVille

  • Co-developed "SkillVille," a game designed to simulate real-world interactions for children in a non-addictive, engaging, and educational format.

  • Led research in Unity and C#, focusing on NPC interactions and dialogue systems to develop a bug-free game demo within a three-week timeline.

  • Presented the fully functional game prototype to an audience at the Spring 2024 Demo Day, showing project viability and collaboration under pressure.

AlzheimersDeepLearning

  • Developed a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) with Bayesian Optimization for the classification of Alzheimer’s disease stages from MRI scans.

  • Expanded on the project to use AI to generate high-resolution, synthetic MRI images via a Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network (DCGAN).

  • Documented the project with supplemental Medium articles and integrated it with Weights & Biases for training metrics visualization.

    AI Real Estate Assistant

  • Utilized prompt engineering to refine core instructions and prompt scripting to create dynamic conversation flows with GPT models for accurate real estate inquiry handling and smooth appointment scheduling through automated phone systems

  • Developed a pipeline using Make and Vapi to integrate NLP systems with phone and database platforms, automating client interactions and ensuring real-time response management

  • Monitored and refined AI responses, leveraging user feedback to improve prompt accuracy and system performance

Death Farts: 4 Day Hack Sprint

  • Co-developed a hilarious Python-based game in 4 days using Pygame and NumPy, featuring a novel Flappy Bird variant.

  • Implemented reinforcement learning AI, a leaderboard, and original art assets.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experiential Marketing Specialist & Brand Ambassador

Various Brands and Events, Various Locations, 8+ years of experience

  • Represented and served as a demonstrator for major tech companies including Sony, Samsung, and Google at many high-volume, high-profile events such as the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and South by Southwest (SXSW).

  • Collaborated with team-members during long shifts to engage attendees through interactive, vibrant product demonstrations.

Entrepreneurship and Independent Contracting

Various Roles, Various Locations, 10+ years of experience

  • Worked in various technical labor roles, including HVAC technician, home remodeler, plumber, flooring installer, tiler, painter, AirBnB platform manager, and more.