Daniel Alpizar

Data Technician @ Hawthorne School District | UC Berkeley Alumni

Hawthorne, California, United States

About

I’m a UC Berkeley graduate with a BA in Cognitive Science with an emphasis in Data Science. Through both my coursework and hands-on roles, I’ve built experience analyzing data, creating dashboards, and using tools like Python, R, Salesforce, and Bloomerang to support decision-making and strategy. My experience has revolved around strategy engagement, public health initiatives, and community organizations through data cleaning, structuring information and automating reporting.

Experience

  • Data Technician at HAWTHORNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    I support district leadership by preparing analytic reports and assessment completion metrics from multiple education data systems. My work involves integrating enrollment and testing data, monitoring district-wide assessments, and producing reports used for state compliance and internal decision-making. I administer learning platforms, manage user access across schools, and coordinate vendor data privacy agreements to ensure responsible handling of student data. Additionally, I troubleshoot system and data issues across platforms, resolving access, reporting, and data discrepancies to maintain data accuracy and minimize disruptions for school staff.

  • Data Coordinator at Berkeley Student Cooperative
    Oct 2024 - Aug 2025 · 11 mos

    I managed and optimized our alumni data infrastructure to support long-term community building, fundraising, and event planning efforts. I worked alongside the development team to turn data into prospective events, helping us better engage our 5,000+ alumni network. Responsibilities include: Maintaining alumni database to keep records accurate and easy to work with. Tracked donation activity and pull trends to help guide fundraising strategies. Used Python to build tools that automate reports and find target audiences. This role has let me combine my interest in data and community work; primarily by helping a 90-year-old housing co-op stay connected to it's alumni.

  • Cal Health Service Internship Program (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Executive Coordinator
      Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 · 7 mos

      Maintained ongoing and potential partnerships with nonprofit public health organizations around the Bay Area. In addition, provide professional resources and opportunities for public health undergraduates at Cal.

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      May 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Served as a teaching assistant for the Health & Medical Apprenticeship pillar, HSI where I co-taught a weekly discussion section regarding public health topics and how they coincide with modern day dilemmas. In addition, I help facilitate a course reader & weekly assignments to ensure course understanding

    • Intern
      Dec 2021 - Apr 2022 · 5 mos

      Served as an intern through HSI, learning & discussing large components of Public Health adversity at a local & global level.

  • Team Lead at Sharetea (全球加盟總部)
    Feb 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Mastered crafting over 20 varieties of boba drinks. Provided personalized recommendations to customers based on seasonal offerings and popular drinks, fostering a positive & engaging customer experience. Took on training new employees, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining a great team.

  • Data Marketing Intern at San Mateo County Pride Center
    Dec 2021 - Aug 2022 · 9 mos

    Led and designed social media campaigns, flyers, and advertisement materials to promote the center and potential donations for offered services. Worked with providing San Mateo and Bay Area community members with resources such as free clothing, service referrals, peer groups, and crisis intervention