Arthur Vinson
Data Analyst | Junior Data Engineer | Python & SQL
Multidisciplinary professional with a B.S. in Physics and a people-first background spanning technical support, customer operations, and self-directed data work. I build practical analytics and data pipeline solutions with Python, SQL, AWS, Tableau, and Power BI, with a focus on clarity, maintainability, and translating real-world problems into useful tools.
Skills
Languages & Query: Python, SQL, SQLite
Data Analysis & Visualization: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Data Cleaning, Exploratory Data Analysis
Data Engineering & Cloud: AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, EMR), Snowflake, dbt, Data Lake Architecture, ETL / ELT, API Integration, Automation Workflows
Software & Tooling: Git, Flask, Jupyter Notebook, NLTK, TensorFlow, Keras
Experience
Data Analyst / Junior Data Engineer — Independent Projects / Self-Directed
- Designed and implemented data projects using Python, SQL, SQLite, Tableau, and API-based workflows.
- Built portfolio work involving sentiment analysis, YouTube data exploration, and database-backed pipeline development.
- Completed focused training in data analytics, Python automation, and technical support while developing hands-on project experience.
Help Desk Support Technician — Boeing
- Consistently ranked within the top 10% of key performance indicators during tenure.
- Resolved technical issues involving proprietary software, Windows devices, and mobile platforms for users across the U.S., U.K., and Australia.
- Handled a high daily ticket and call volume while prioritizing, troubleshooting, and escalating issues appropriately.
Customer Service, Retail & Food Service Operations — Various Employers
- Built 25+ years of experience in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.
- Developed strong communication, adaptability, service, and problem-solving skills.
- Learned to define practical human problems clearly and respond with reliable, grounded solutions.
Selected Projects
Reddit Insights Engine: Sentiment Analysis
Analyzed 14,000 Reddit posts from multiple TTRPG communities using Python, pandas, NLTK, matplotlib, and wordcloud tools to compare tone, friendliness, and relative popularity.
YouTube Explorer: Channel Dynamics
Created a Jupyter Notebook project using the YouTube API to examine performance and trends across Pathfinder-related YouTube channels, then cleaned and visualized the results.
Basic Data Pipeline
Extracted raw data from the Pathfinder 2e Foundry VTT GitHub repository, transformed it into a structured SQLite database, and built a Flask web interface for interaction.
AWS Real-Time Streaming Pipeline
Built an in-progress cloud pipeline using AWS services and Snowflake to support scalable ingestion and processing workflows.
Education
Austin Peay State University — Bachelor of Science in Physics (2020)
Coursera / Google Career Certificates — Google Data Analytics, Google IT Automation with Python, Google IT Support (2021–2022)
Self-Directed Professional Training — Ongoing study in data analytics, data engineering, cloud tooling, and technical workflows (Ongoing)