Aaron DaSilva

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I graduated in the Spring of 2017 with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, and completed a Master’s of Science degree in Applied Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in May of 2019. I chose this program because it allowed me to further cultivate my knowledge and understanding of Math, while including the flexibility to incorporate a multitude of applicable fields and disciplines, such as Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Physics, and Finance. This graduate program provided me with the appropriate skills necessary for industry.

As a full-time graduate student, I worked as a Data Analytics Support Intern at ISO New England (ISO-NE) in Holyoke, Massachusetts. ISO-NE is a not-for-profit company, which performs the critical roles of planning for future electricity needs, maintaining grid operation and designing, overseeing, and running the electricity markets for the majority of New England. As an intern, I developed and maintained various software programs that processed and analyzed data.

In the Summer of 2019, I started as an Associate Data Scientist within the Internal Market Monitoring (IMM) group at ISO-NE. The IMM is responsible for regular market assessments, reporting, and daily detection and mitigation of the effects of any uncompetitive behavior in New England’s wholesale energy market. As an Associate Data Scientist, I constantly collaborate with our market analysts and economists. My current projects include full-stack development of dynamic dashboards and applying machine-learning techniques to detect anomalies within the market. My undergraduate studies in Math and Computer Science and my graduate studies in Applied Math have provided me with appropriate problem-solving and technical skills necessary to succeed in such a field.

The education I received at St. Mike’s has proven to be exceptional. While focusing my studies on Math and Computer Science, the liberal arts education that I received allowed me to develop a deeper interest and appreciation for various fields of study. This undergraduate education, as well as working in the MakerSpace, further allowed me to see the world from a variety of different lenses and perspectives. The tremendous faculty and staff at St. Mike’s provided me with guidance and knowledge while being exceptionally approachable and supportive. These experiences and people encouraged me to advance my education in an interdisciplinary direction to prepare for a future in industry.