About

Thanks for stopping by. Read below to learn more about myself and my background.

Joseph Rissman at a park

Background

My career began in the fast-paced world of biotechnology, where I contributed to the development of cutting-edge therapeutics at Intellia Therapeutics and Moderna. In these roles, I was deeply involved in the entire scientific process, from designing experiments that generated large-scale genomic data to analyzing the results and presenting key insights. It was during this time that I discovered my passion for interpreting complex data and using it to tell a story that would drive scientific discovery and empower critical business decisions. My experience in genomics solidified my desire to shift my focus from the lab bench to the data itself, leading me to pursue a Master of Science in Computer Science, Data Analytics Concentration at Boston University to build a formal foundation for my transition into data science.


My unique background in biotechnology gives me a distinct interdisciplinary perspective. I have a proven ability to bridge the gap between highly technical scientific concepts and data-driven engineering solutions. This experience has equipped me with a deep appreciation for the complexities of real-world data and the importance of applying scientific rigor to every analytical task. I am excited to apply my passion for storytelling with data and my unique blend of scientific and computational skills to solve complex problems and deliver actionable insights that can drive innovation and business success.

Education

Boston University

2023 - 2025

Master of Science in Computer Science, Data Analytics Concentration

GPA: 4.0

Advanced Machine Learning and Neural Networks
Database Management
Data Mining
Web Mining and Graph Analytics
Analysis of Algorithms
Software Engineering
Data Visualization

Northeastern University

2013 - 2018

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Minor in Mathematics

GPA: 3.7

Statistics
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Number Theory

Skills

Languages

  • Python
  • R
  • SQL
  • C++
  • TypeScript

Programming Tools

  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • NumPy
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  • Git/GitHub

Data Analysis

  • EDA
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Feature Engineering
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Data Visualization

Machine Learning

  • PyTorch
  • image/svg+xml TensorFlow
  • image/svg+xml scikit Scikit-learn
  • LangChain
  • NLP
  • Deep Learning

Web Development

  • React Logo React
  • Next.js
  • Astro
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  • Netlify
  • Vercel

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving