Tristan Grubbs
Available for analyst + consulting-style roles

I work at the intersection of data and AI — making both more practical for real teams.

Computer Science student at UVA (Class of 2026) with hands-on experience at Naval Information Warfare Center. I build dashboards, automate workflows, and create systems that drive data-informed decisions for leadership.

Focus
Data Analysis + Automation
Toolbelt
SQL • Power BI • Python • Excel • Git
Location
Charlottesville, VA (UVA)
Keywords
Data Analysis Business Intelligence Automation Technical Writing

Professional Experience

Real-world impact through data analysis, automation, and technical documentation.

NIWC

Interactive Power BI Dashboard

Designed and deployed an interactive dashboard by transforming 11 fragmented datasets into actionable insights, driving data-informed decision-making for senior leadership.

  • Consolidated disparate data sources
  • Built executive-ready visualizations
  • Enabled real-time decision support
NIWC

Power Apps Automation

Led the design and began implementation of a scalable Microsoft Power Apps solution to automate account management workflows.

  • Reduced manual workflow overhead
  • Improved process efficiency
  • Scalable enterprise solution
NIWC

Technical Documentation

Authored technical design documents and end-user guides. Contributed to performance testing of secure communication systems.

  • Clear system architecture docs
  • Step-by-step user guides
  • Security system testing

Projects

Academic and personal projects showcasing full-stack development, game design, and team collaboration.

Battling Knights – Strategy Game

Two-player medieval strategy game with custom visuals and turn-based gameplay logic.

Python Game Design Solo Project
Type
Strategy Game
Role
Solo Developer
Features
Custom visuals, turn-based

Game Library Web App

Full-stack web application for a fictional game library with item management and cataloging.

Django Python Team of 5
Stack
Django + HTML/CSS
Role
Backend + Frontend
Process
Agile, iterative testing

Product Development & Pitch

Market research, competitive analysis, and product pitch for a conceptual product.

Strategy Research Team of 4
Focus
Market Analysis
Deliverables
Mockups + Pitch Deck
Outcome
Stakeholder Presentation

UVA Club Hub – Student Organization Platform

Unified web app built to replace UVA's fragmented club-joining process with a centralized recruiting, joining, and connecting

React Firebase Team Project
Stack
React + Firebase + S3
Features
Search, Join, Announcements
Users
Students + Club Leaders

Writing

Short, high-signal posts on data, security, and technical communication.

How I build dashboards that don't lie

Definitions, validation, and the art of not misleading executives with charts.

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Data cleaning as a business skill

Nobody applauds it, but everything breaks without it. That's the job.

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Security mindset for analysts

Privacy, access, and why "just share the file" is not a strategy.

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About

CS student at UVA with a focus on data analysis and building systems that work.

Education

University of Virginia — B.S. Computer Science
Graduation: May 2026

Data Structures & Algorithms Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering Ethics of AI AI and Humanity Database Systems

Experience Timeline

Summer 2024 & 2025
Data Analyst at Naval Information Warfare Center — Power BI, Power Apps, technical documentation.
Summer 2023
Outdoor Service at Two Rivers Country Club — operations management for 100-200 daily guests.
2022 – Present
Computer Science at UVA — coursework in AI, security, and software engineering.

Technical Skills

SQLQueries, joins, data modeling
PythonPandas, automation, scripting
JavaOOP, data structures
CSystems programming
Power BIDAX, modeling, dashboards
ExcelAnalysis, pivot tables, VBA
DjangoWeb development, backend
HTML/CSSFrontend, responsive design
GitVersion control, collaboration
MATLABNumerical computing

Let's connect

Looking for analyst, consulting, or data-focused roles. Based in Charlottesville, VA. Feel free to reach out via email or LinkedIn.