Hi, I'm Lance Penaflor

CS + Statistics Student | University of West Florida

Applying my skills in data science, improving my second serve, and probably listening to some Oasis.

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About Me

Skills & Technologies

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

React

Statistics

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Data Visualization

Deep Learning

I'm a 3rd-year Computer Science student at UWF who first got into tech because I wanted to build things and bring ideas to life. Software quickly became the perfect outlet for my imagination, and I found myself diving deep into Machine Learning and the mathematical concepts that power new technologies. Over time, I discovered Data Science as a bridge between creativity and technical skill—where programming, ML, and statistics come together to generate real insights. I'm especially passionate about the role of collaboration in this process, since I believe innovation thrives when different perspectives combine.

Outside of tech, I love playing tennis and golf. On the court I channel my inner Federer (even if reality says otherwise), and on the course I usually ditch the scorecard after the 7th hole to just enjoy the game. Check out my golf highlights on Instagram, wouldn't really call them highlights. Also, take a look at my monthly playlist on Spotify. Says a lot about my current mood.

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Experience

Machine Learning and Statistics Reasearch Assistant

UWF CSDA Lab

Oct 2024 - Present

Joined CSDA Lab during first semester to grow my skills in machine learning and statistics. Working on various projects involving data analysis, model development, and statistical research.

Key Achievements:

•Built cancer classification model with 75% accuracy, 80% specificity
•Co-authored 1 research paper for IEEE(under review)
•Working on LLM perturbation project using wavelet transforms

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Data Science Educator

UWF CSDA Lab

Aug 2024 - Present

Lead Python and Data Science labs to teach no programmers foundational skills in Python, data analysis, and machine learning.

Key Achievements:

•Reached 40+ members in first 2 semesters
•Led weekly Python and Data Science workshops
•Created 10+ tutorials and exercises for members

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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of West Florida

Jan 2025 - Present

Assist professor in curriculum development, and support in courses.

Key Achievements:

•Assisted Programming using C++, Advanced Algorithms, Honors Elements of Statistics
•Developed Python-based lessons to modernize curriculum
•Created and transcribed content notes

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Featured Projects

Music and Fashion Trend Analysis

Developed end-to-end data science project analyzing music and fashion trends. Created ETL pipeline, performed feature engineering and EDA, built predictive models, simulated new trends, and drew insights.

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Code

Python and Data Science Website

Built full stack website for Python and Data Science tutorials. Created interactive coding exercises, in browser code editor, and visualizations to enhance learning experience.

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Wavelet-based Preprocessing for Classification

Implemented paper on wavelet-based signal preprocessing techniques to enhance classification accuracy in machine learning models.

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LLM Perturbation via Wavelets (In Progress)

Researching wavelet-based perturbation techniques to enhance robustness and performance of large language models (LLMs).

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Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborating on exciting projects, or simply chatting about data science and machine learning. Feel free to reach out!

penaflor.lance11@gmail.com

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