Daniel Arana

Data science and environmental science professional with an M.S. from Merrimack College and a B.S. from UMass Boston. Skilled in Python, R, SQL, and data analysis tools including Power BI and Excel.

Background in hazardous waste management, team supervision, and customer service. Comfortable working under pressure and always looking to learn and take on new challenges.

Logistics & Data Analytics Consultant (Part-Time) - Kaditex - Houston, TX (Remote)

(2025-06)

• Partnered remotely with the General Manager at Kaditex, a freight logistics company in Houston, TX, to learn core logistics operations and workflows
• Cross-trained company leadership on data tools including Python, R, Power BI, and MySQL
• Monitored operational data to identify and resolve errors, ensuring data quality and accuracy
• Learning QuickBooks to support financial tracking and reporting
• Balanced part-time weekend hours with full-time graduate studies in a Master's program in Data Science

Team Member - Whole Foods Market - Melrose, MA

(2026-06)

• Prepared and cooked pizza and hot bar items daily, maintaining consistent quality and presentation standards
• Delivered attentive, professional customer service, responding promptly to inquiries and special requests
• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, prep stations, and onsite areas

Onsite Chemist – Hazardous Waste & Environmental Compliance - Arcwood Environmental - Danvers, MA

(2024-06 - 2026-06)

• Learned Power BI and Excel through informal mentorship from Robert Pelletier during available after-work hours
• Perform maintenance and decontamination of laboratories and chemical storage areas
• Collect, classify, contain, and transport hazardous chemical waste in compliance with safety regulations
• Handle radioactive materials sourced from medical facilities following proper safety protocols
• Support the installation and removal of industrial equipment on customer sites
• Ensure all work areas are fully decontaminated and free of contamination risk upon completion
• Maintain accurate documentation and logbooks for waste stored on customer sites
• Communicate effectively with customers to maintain a productive and professional relationship
• Provide direction to field technicians while onsite during waste collection operations

Supervisor - Whole Foods Market - Melrose, MA

(2020-03 - 2024-08)

• Supervised and delegated tasks to Prepared Foods Team Members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Monitored food quality, equipment performance, and department cleanliness to uphold operational standards
• Trained and mentored new Team Members using established procedures and learning materials
• Learned to track inventory shortages, monitor stock levels, and identify purchasing needs using Excel
• Delivered attentive customer service, responded promptly to customer needs, and addressed inquiries professionally

M.S. - Data Science / Artificial Intelligence - Merrimack College (2024-10 - 2026-06)

B.S. - Environmental Science - University of Massachusetts-Boston (2022-08 - 2024-01)

Associate Degree - Environmental Science - Bunker Hill Community College (2017-09 - 2022-05)