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Zachary Walton

zwalton [at] bu.edu

Boston University student pursuing Data Science & Statistics, with experience in data operations, software engieering, and sports analytics.

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Location
Boston, MA

Student Resume

Data Science & Statistics, May '28 Graduation

Closed to Hiring

Strengths

  • Quick builder
  • Strong fundamentals
  • Open Communicator

Currently

  • Incoming @ IBM
  • Studying algorithm design
  • Ricing Hyprland

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Education Experience Publications Awards Projects Skills Contact

Education

Boston University

BS in Data Science & BS in Mathematics (Statistics)

September 2024 – Expected May 2028 • Boston, MA

GPA: 3.43

Relevant coursework

  • MA581: Graduate Probability
  • DS310: Data Mechanics
  • DS320: Algorithms for Data Science
  • DS219: Software Engineering Practicum
  • DS229: Introduction to Product Management

Highlights

  • Analyzing Algorithms & Runtimes with Dr. Goldner in DS320
  • Learning Podman with Redhat's Sally O’Malley in DS219

Extracurriculars

  • Data Science Association
  • AI Society
  • Toastmasters International
  • Terrier Ride Engineering
  • Sports Analytics Group

Work Experience

IBM

Procurement Intern

June 2026 – September 2026 • Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, NC

Incoming

Boston University Athletics

Data Analytics & Statistics Intern

September 2024 – Present • Boston, MA

  • Created and managed data on participation, leadership, and logistical processes for student-athletes.
  • Pioneered Python (Pandas) and SQL workflows for large-scale departmental datasets.
  • Supported 597 student-athletes with automated surveys, feedback, and event communications using API-based AI.

Delaware Department of Education

Data Analyst Liaison & Intern

July 2023 – July 2024 • Dover, DE

  • Provided analytics for over 50,000 public school students.
  • Created and analyzed data streams connecting student outcomes directly to legislation and policy discussions.

Projects

Eurydice Literary Magazine

Designed and maintained frontend and backend for a literary magazine platform with 34,000+ page visits and 1,800+ submissions.

Featured
HTML & CSS Pandas SQL
Live site Find on GitHub

WNBAPrideStats

Statistical analyses and alerts regarding LGBTQ+ players in the WNBA, using a custom queer player database.

Open-source
Python Pandas MySQL Plotly
View on GitHub

Publications

Research collaborations and works in progress related to adolescent sleep and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

Important: For recruiters, any private publications in progress are listed in my given resume!

  1. CBT-I Teen: An adapted protocol developed for and with adolescents and other stakeholders.

    Honaker, S., McQuillan, M., Khan, S., Hidrogo, M., Huynh, E., Walton, Z., & Meltzer, L. (2025, September).

    Presented at the World Sleep Congress, Singapore.

Awards

Recognition for service, leadership, and long-term commitment.

Congressional Award — Gold Medal

Highest civilian award given by Congress.

Over 2600 hours of total service including volunteering & humanitarian events, plus STEM personal development.

June 2023 • Washington, DC

Eagle Scout

Highest award in Scouting.

Highest award in scouting, for Troop 56 in Newark, DE. Installed an outdoor classroom at my high school alma mater as my project.

September 2024 • Newark, DE

Skills

Tools & Technologies

SQL Python Linux / Unix PyTorch Rust AI & ML Theory

Data & Analytics

Root Cause Analysis Data Architecture Regression Testing A/B Testing Dashboard Development Visualization