Shawn M. Egan

Summary

Experienced Python developer with a passion for tackling challenging roles in Data Science and Data Engineering. Skilled in employing best practices and cutting-edge technology to build reliable systems. Proven ability to deliver exceptional results in dynamic environments. Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Skills

• Languages: Python, PowerShell, C++, Java, MATLAB, Excel VBA
• Python Libraries: scikit-learn, xgboost, pandas, numpy, scipy, pyspark, pydantic, selenium, beautifulsoup, requests
• Development Tools: AWS, MS SQL, MySQL, REST, Git, Linux, ELK Stack, Agile, JIRA, CI/CD, Jenkins, UiPath, MS Power Automate

Technical Reports

• Randomized Optimization for Neural Network Training
• Supervised Learning Evaluation
• Clustering and Dimensionality Reduction
• Predicting NFL Divisional Winners Using a Bayesian Statistical Model

Experience

Booz Allen Hamilton - Data Engineer

April 2023 - Present

• Cleaned, processed, and applied predictive modeling to CDC datasets for downstream Virtual Knowledge Graph/RAG Chatbot.
• Built and optimized Random Forest and Linear Fixed-Effects models to predict food and nutrient consumption based on demographic markers.
• Developed a system utilizing AWS Textract/Bedrock and pydantic for OCR and data extraction, decreasing Character Error Rate for handwritten documents by a factor of 86% (4.9% vs 36%).
• Conducted performance analysis of RAG Chatbot submissions for the Precision FDA Generative AI Challenge.
• Managed 50+ RPA and Python automations in support of the CMS Advanced Provider Screening platform for state-level healthcare license monitoring.

Empower AI - RPA Engineer

January 2021 - April 2023

• Developed Remedy ITSM CLI tool for automating onboarding/offboarding, reducing human effort by 89%.
• Designed and deployed a custom ELK stack on Linux for monitoring and visualization of automation performance.
• Pioneered Empower AI’s Advises software for XVIII ABN Corps, R&D efforts led to a $2M Army contract.

Certifications

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology — M.S. in Computer Science (Machine Learning Specialization) | GPA: 4.00 | Aug 2023 - Present

University of Delaware — B.S. in Mechanical Engineering | GPA: 3.92 | Minors in Computer Science & Math | Aug 2016 - May 2020