Chris Fornesa

MS in Data Science Candidate.

Data-Driven Storyteller.

Creative Professional.

Tel: +1‪ (346) 762-3020‬

Email: cfornesa [at] outlook.com

Chris Fornesa

Social Data Scientist and incoming Political Psychology researcher (ASU '26) leveraging an MSDS (Boston Univ.) and enterprise data experience (Chevron). Specializing in algorithmic auditing and inclusive modeling to correct biases impacting neurodivergent and diasporic communities. Bridging technical rigor with social theory to design fairer behavioral models.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computational: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), R, SQL, Azure, Power BI.
Research: Quantitative Research Design, Algorithmic Auditing, A/B Testing, Behavioral Data Analysis.

EDUCATION

MA in Political Psychology, Arizona State University | Incoming January 2026

MS in Data Science, Boston University | Expected December 2025

GPA 4.00 (22.5 credits)

BA in Liberal Studies, University of Houston | June 2018

GPA 4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)

AA in Liberal Arts, Houston City College | May 2016

GPA: 3.949 (Highest Honors)

EXPERIENCE

Chevron — Houston, TX.

Mobile Data SME | May 2024 – July 2025
- Directed governance for enterprise mobility data, optimizing IT architecture for scalable analysis.
  Engineered data solutions to translate complex technical telemetry into actionable insights for leadership across functions.
IT Analyst | December 2020 – April 2024
- Managed enterprise-level mobility support workflows, bridging the gap between technical teams and enterprise end-users.
- Partnered with cross-functional leadership to align data systems with organizational goals.
Network BI Analyst | March 2020 – December 2020
- Designed and deployed Power BI dashboards to visualize network performance gaps, enabling faster executive decision-making.