Silas Falde

Data Science Student

[email protected] · (517) 539-1532

About

I'm a Data Science major at the University of Michigan, focused on machine learning, statistical analysis, and turning data into clear, actionable insights. I enjoy building projects that bridge theory and practice.

Experience

  • Research Assistant — Computational Lead University of Michigan Department of Epidemiology Ann Arbor, MI · September 2025 – Present
    • Leading the technical development of a Python pipeline using a large language model to classify narratives of collective violence.
    • Performing data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and descriptive statistical analysis on a large dataset using R and Python.
    • Evaluating model performance using performance metrics including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score.
  • Intern, Data Management Ally Financial, Inc. Detroit, MI · May 2025 – August 2025
    • Created data dictionaries and data lineage documentation leveraging Python, enhancing data governance and compliance.
    • Added data quality checks to existing data pipelines using Python and SQL, improving data integrity and reliability.
    • Developed a data availability dashboard in Power BI to monitor data refresh rates and availability, ensuring timely access to critical data.
  • Research Assistant University of Michigan Department of Epidemiology Ann Arbor, MI · September 2024 – May 2025
    • Awarded 3rd place (top ~1%) in the CDC Youth Mental Health: Novel Variables Data Challenge.
    • Developed Python pipelines using a large language model on a high performance computing cluster to extract trends from the narratives of victims of suicide.
    • Cleaned, preprocessed, and feature engineered a confidential dataset of over 400,000 narratives, applying natural language processing techniques to identify relevant cases and enhance the annotation process.
  • Certified Grassroots Soccer Referee Michigan Soccer Referee Association Ann Arbor, MI · March 2022 – Present
    • Officiating on a referee team to create a safe, fair, and fun environment for players, coaches, and spectators.
    • Applying knowledge of the rules of soccer to facilitate the sport.

Resume

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Education

University of Michigan School of Engineering Junior B.E.S. in Data Science Ann Arbor, MI · Expected 2026 · GPA: 3.13/4.00

Relevant coursework: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Computational Modelling of Complex Systems, Database Management, Regression Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Bayesian Data Analysis, Data Structures and Algorithms

Activities: Michigan Data Science Team (MDST) — Member 2 years, Heartbeat (A Cappella) — Member 1 year

Western High School Diploma Parma, MI · August 2019 – May 2023 · GPA: 3.963

Activities: Men's Varsity Soccer — Captain 1 year, Member 2 years, Select Choir — Member 3 years

Projects

  • Predicting Survival in the ICU

    January 2025 – March 2025

    Developed logistic regression and RNN models to predict patient survival in the ICU using a public dataset. Performed data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering to prepare data for model training. Fine-tuned and evaluated the models using cross-validation and grid search.

    Python · PyTorch · Scikit-learn · Cross-validation · Grid Search

Skills

Programming Languages
C++, Python, R, SQL, Java
Python Libraries
PyTorch, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, NLTK, spaCy
Software & Tools
Git, VS Code, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Power BI, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, Manta

Contact

[email protected] · LinkedIn · GitHub

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