Data Scientist

Jose Aparicio

From software to
data-driven experiences.

I build applications, explore user behavior, and turn complex ideas into approachable products.

AppRizz

Data Scientist / Fullstack Engineer

2023 - 2026
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  • Launched GunZFactory, a gaming platform with 100+ users and functioning replay-analysis and prediction-market features.
  • Developed a Python replay parser that transforms binary gameplay records into round-, player-, and shot-level datasets for performance analysis.
  • Engineered spatial and timing features, including shot intervals and approximate enemy distance, to support analysis of player actions and match outcomes.
  • Tested world-impact decoding across 5 controlled shooting scenarios, comparing recorded geometry hits with open-space misses.
  • Increased Google search traffic by an average of 50% across multiple sites over two-month periods through SEO and website-content optimization.
  • Delivered custom websites and applications for a diverse client base, translating business requirements into deployed digital products.

Gamepayy

Fullstack Engineer

2023 - 2025
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  • Analyzed 100+ user sessions using Google Analytics and Hotjar to identify navigation friction and prioritize product improvements.
  • Refined frontend user experiences, contributing to a 20% increase in click-through rate.
  • Improved Lighthouse performance scores by 20+ points through frontend optimization.
  • Owned implementation of the platform's frontend, translating designs into user-facing features with React and Next.js.
  • Led a cross-functional team of 10+ designers and developers delivering features for a social gaming platform.
  • Built REST APIs with Node.js and PostgreSQL to support platform interactions and application data retrieval.

VOA / The Kitchen Studios

Lead Audio Engineer / Director

2014 - 2022
  • Directed production projects generating $1M+ in annual revenue, with 100+ projects delivered for clients including Netflix, Disney, and HBO.
  • Led cross-functional teams of 50+ people to deliver time-sensitive production projects.
  • Standardized production workflows, reducing freelance hiring costs by 10% and turnaround time by 15%.
Python & visualization
Python, pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn
SQL & databases
PostgreSQL, joins, aggregations, CTEs, window functions
Statistics & ML
Probability, hypothesis testing, A/B testing, scikit-learn, regression, classification
Data & engineering
Feature engineering, Git, REST APIs, software testing, documentation, CI/CD
Additional tools
Google Analytics, Hotjar, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js

Florida International University

M.S. Information Systems: Business AI (Expected Dec 2027)

Aug 2026 - Dec 2027

University of Colorado Boulder

Graduate coursework in Computer Science

Jun 2024 - Dec 2025

Art Institute

B.S. Audio Production

Jun 2011 - Dec 2014

BrainStation

Full-stack Software Engineering

Feb - May 2023