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Resume and Projects
Strategic technology leader and analyst at US Army headquarters, specializing in data-driven decision making at the intersection of AI, strategy, and policy. Strong background in data analysis, software engineering, project management, and leadership. Proven ability to apply statistics, machine learning, and stakeholder engagement to solve complex problems and shape executive-level strategy across roles at Microsoft, NASA, MIT, Humane Intelligence and government sectors.
Professional Experience
Microsoft Internship (Data Scientist, 2025/01 - present)
- Leveraged unsupervised learning techniques and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch) to improve model accuracy, quickly onboarding to team during internship and delivering AI tool two weeks ahead of schedule.
NASA Internship (Systems Analyst, 2024/12 - present)
- Developed Python-based visualizations for NASA proprietary application platform using database queries, machine learning and statistical tools, successfully integrating 20+ regulatory requirements across 140+ missions.
U.S. Army (Analyst, 2022/11 - present)
- Led analysis in machine learning, optimization techniques, wargames, and modeling.
- Developed products and tools with creative visualizations and application of statistical methods, predictive modeling, and decision science.
U.S. Army (Project Manager, 2019/07 - 2022/11)
- Led teams of technical experts in providing product and service delivery in complex and ambigous environments.
- Developed innovative strategies and systems approach solutions to technical requirements and personnel management.
MIT Lincoln Lab (Student Researcher, 2017/06 - 2019/07)
- Directed design, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies for humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
- Completed research in user-based design, machine learning, and remote sensing.
Projects
- 1st Place, Advanced Coding Challenge to evaluate bias in AI tools, HuggingFace-AI Workspace
- 1st Place, Intermediate Coding Challenge to uncover hidden extremist propaganda
- mBot2 Robotics and Coding Guide for STEM outreach, Girls in Technology (GIT) Workshop
- Military Transition Guide Github (TBP)
- HuggingFace AI Agent Course and Projects (TBP)
- Hacking for Freedom: Hackathon to Stop Sex Trafficking, 3rd PLace, Hosted by MIT Innovation Initiative and The Freedom Lab
Education
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2019)
- M.S. Technology and Policy, MIT (2019)
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, USMA @ West Point, NY (2017)
Certifications and Publications
- Google Cloud Digital Leader, 2025 View Credential
- Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, 2025 View Credential
- Google UX Design, Certification (In Progress)
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development, 2024 View Credential
- Generative AI: Introductions and Applications, 2024 View Credential
- Applied Data Science Program, MIT, Certificate (2023) View Credential
- Barrera, G and Yang, M, “Evaluation of Digital Volunteers using a Design Approach: Motivations and Contributions in Disaster Response,” Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management, 2019. View Publication
Awards and Presentations
- Red-Teamer, Conference on Applied Machine Learning in Information Security (CAMLIS) 2024
- Presenter, “Scenario Planning and Policy for Risk Mitigation, Wargaming,” Army Operations Research Symposium (2024)
- Army Operations Research Symposium Dr. Wilbur B. Payne Award, Army analysis of the year as part of team of 12 (2023)
- Keynote Presenter, “Operations Analysis Research for Strategic Decisions in the Army,” Army Operations Research Science Symposium (2023)
- Presenter, “Wargaming Methods and Key Lessons for Design and Development,” 91st Military Operations Research Science Symposium (2023)
- Presenter, 16th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (2019)
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2017-2019)
Misc. Information
- Languages: English, Spanish (fluent/native)
- Volunteer Experience: Women in Technology, Girls in Technology, Rosie Riveters, Children’s Science Center Lab
- Open to Work: May 2025, contact gabriela.c.barreragutierrez@gmail.com