David Bowden
Jamaica Plain,MA
Summary
Data-driven political scientist with extensive experience in statistical analysis, data visualization, and survey research. Proven track record of launching large-scale data partnerships, developing dashboards and analytical tools, and driving data accessibility to inform decision-making. Adept at working with stakeholders to design and implement data strategies that support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Statistician
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
01.2021 - Current
- Led interagency collaboration to share data and enhance sampling frames for major surveys, facilitating more granular response rate estimates and targeting of non-respondents
- Developed and implemented data visualization dashboards in R and Tableau, enabling internal stakeholders to track enforcement case lifecycles and optimize decision-making
- Conducted statistical analyses on employment discrimination complaints, developing fuzzy matching algorithms to decrease missing data by over 30%
- Spearheaded the creation of a novel data access program for external users, allowing more than 15 research teams to contribute insights while maintaining data confidentiality
Lecturer and Researcher
University of Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Designed and executed original research on political mobilization and discrimination, leveraging geocoded survey data and advanced statistical modeling
- Taught courses on research methods, statistical analysis, and data visualization using R, SAS, and Stata, consistently achieving top percentile instructor ratings
- Mentored over 30 undergraduate thesis projects, ensuring a 97% on-time completion rate and guiding multiple students to prestigious awards and publications
Statistical Consultant
University of Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed, deployed, and analyzed surveys of campus populations, developing data validation procedures that improved reliability
- Authored a best-practices guide on large dataset management in R, reducing data processing times by over 80%
- Provided statistical consulting to faculty and students, guiding analyses on economic and social research topics
Education
PhD - Political Science
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL12-2017
BA - Political Science
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS01.2010
Skills
- Data Science: Regression, multilevel modeling, experimental design, quasi-experimental causal inference
- Programming: R, SQL, Python, Stata, Git
- Other software: ArcGIS, Tableau, Qualtrics, Excel, Powerpoint
- Projects: stakeholder engagement, presentations, budget management
Volunteer Project
Techinical Co-Lead, MATchMapper Project, Code for Philly 2020-2022
- Led development of a comprehensive database of opioid treatment providers, increasing data coverage by 30%
- Created an R Shiny dashboard for mapping and filtering treatment programs, supporting public health decision-making
Awards
Distinguished Federal Data Innovators Award, Chief Data Officers Council
Timeline
Statistician
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
01.2021 - Current
Lecturer and Researcher
University of Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 01.2021
Statistical Consultant
University of Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2017
PhD - Political Science
University of Illinois
BA - Political Science
University of Kansas
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