Alex Kruckenberg Capstone

Alex Kruckenberg Resume

Career Summary

Master's in Data Science candidate (Fall 2026) with professional experience in frontend software engineering. Proven ability to interpret complex datasets, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Education

Master's of Science in Data Science - Eastern University (2025-Anticipated 2026)

Bachelor's of Science in Animation and Game Design - Utah Valley University (2016-2020)

Skills
  • Programming Languages: Python, R, Javascript, CSS, HTML
  • Libraries/Frameworks: Pandas, React, Redux, TailwindCSS, NextJS, Sklearn, TensorFlow
  • Visualization: Tableau, ggplot, matplotlib, ChartJS, Leaflet, D3
  • Databases: postgreSQL
  • Software: Excel, Powerpoint, Word
Experience

Optum of Washington - OB Intake Coordinator (Sep 2024 - Mar 2026)

  • Created data analysis dashboards in Excel to allow department leadership to view trends in OB patient scheduling.

HireVue - Frontend Developer (Nov 2020 - Jun 2023)

  • Delivered core frontend development for HireVue Builder, contributing to a multi-million-dollar enterprise deal and award-winning product success.
  • Partnered with product managers and UX teams to define problems, analyze requirements, and create user-centric solutions.
  • Produced technical specifications and documentation to ensure long-term maintainability and data quality.
  • Created comprehensive test cases to ensure reliability, accuracy, and quality across the product ecosystem.

HireVue - QA Engineer Intern (Mar 2020 - Nov 2020)

  • Developed automated Selenium tests to improve product stability and data accuracy.
  • Strengthened analytical and problem-solving skills while transitioning into a software engineering role.

Utah Valley University - Games and Animation Tutor (Oct 2018 - May 2020)

  • Guided students through complex technical concepts, improving comprehension and performance.
  • Collaborated with faculty to monitor progress and intervene with academic support strategies.
Projects

CDC Natality Statistics - https://natality.alexakruckenberg.com/

  • Analyzed large-scale CDC natality datasets using Python, machine learning, and statistical techniques to identify trends in prenatal and maternity care.
  • Built visualizations to communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences.

US Personal Debt Map - http://debt.alexakruckenberg.com/

  • Analyzed data and built an interactive web map to visualize trends in personal debt.