Business Analytics · Cloud · Data

Keaton P.
Kaess

MS Business Analytics  ·  Cal Poly SLO  ·  AWS Certified

Data-driven professional with experience spanning IT compliance, marketing analytics, and cloud infrastructure. Currently teaching AWS at the graduate level while pursuing my MS in Business Analytics at Cal Poly — and building things that matter.

Current Focus
AI products, cloud workflows, and analytics storytelling
Certifications
AWS · Google · Tableau
Education
Master of Science in Business Analytics

Where I've Worked

California Polytechnic State University
Sept 2025 — Present
AWS & AI Teaching Assistant  ·  San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Deliver lectures to graduate-level MSBA students on AWS cloud architecture, services, and adjacent technologies — translating complex infrastructure concepts into practical, exam-ready knowledge.
  • Designed and deployed an AI-powered chatbot on the Cal Poly website to provide real-time information to prospective students and parents, reducing administrative inquiry volume and improving user experience at scale.
  • Architect, configure, and maintain AWS services that directly support course delivery and streamline professor workflows — including EC2, S3, and IAM configurations.
  • Conduct ongoing research into emerging certifications, MSBA program benchmarks, and future technology trends to help position Cal Poly's graduate program at the forefront of the field.
  • Serve as a bridge between faculty and students, providing technical mentorship and ensuring course content remains aligned with current industry standards and hiring needs.
Bal Seal Engineering
June 2025 — Present
Analytics / Marketing Intern  ·  Foothill Ranch, CA
  • Collected, cleaned, and interpreted large volumes of website foot traffic data using Google Analytics, surfacing actionable insights to guide digital marketing strategy and UX improvements.
  • Performed comprehensive analytical research to support upcoming product development cycles, synthesizing market trends, competitor positioning, and internal performance data into strategic recommendations.
  • Leveraged company intelligence alongside external industry resources to build evidence-based marketing strategies, contributing to informed decisions on channel allocation and campaign targeting.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing communications and product teams to align data findings with broader brand objectives and go-to-market priorities.
  • Evaluated and researched new marketing technology platforms to identify opportunities for improved campaign performance, automation, and reporting efficiency.
Moss Adams
June–Aug 2023  ·  July–Aug 2024
IT Compliance Intern  ·  Irvine, CA
  • Executed SOC (System and Organization Controls) reports by conducting thorough walkthroughs with clients to evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, and document risk exposures.
  • Produced precise, audit-ready documentation of client data and control environments, maintaining the accuracy and timeliness standards required by professional compliance frameworks.
  • Collaborated effectively within team structures to communicate findings, relay pertinent client information, and contribute to cohesive, deadline-driven deliverables.
  • Rapidly adopted and operationalized new software tools in a fast-paced consulting environment, demonstrating adaptability across client data processing and storage systems.
  • Invited back for a second internship term (2024), reflecting strong performance and expanded responsibilities across client portfolios.

Work I've Built

AI / Cloud / Web
Cal Poly AI Chatbot
AWS and AI Teaching Assistant - Cal Poly, 2025

Designed and deployed an AWS-hosted chatbot for the Cal Poly MSBA program, using Bedrock, Lambda, and S3 to deliver real-time answers for prospective students and parents while reducing repetitive admin questions.

AI / LLM AWS Lambda Bedrock Web Integration
Consulting / Data Science
Nvidia Collaborate Industry Project
Nvidia consultant project - March 2026 to June 2026

Worked with industry professionals to run exploratory analysis in Python on real-world datasets, identify key outcome drivers, and develop predictive models in AWS SageMaker. Also collaborated on visualizations that translated findings into stakeholder-ready insights.

Python AWS SageMaker Predictive Modeling Data Visualization EDA
Operations / Full Stack
Bike Shop Management System
B-Rads Bikes internal tool - Node.js / Express

Built an internal workflow platform for a bike shop with authenticated job tracking, customer management, parts and bike records, reporting, and settings tools so day-to-day service operations could run from one streamlined interface.

Node.js Express Authentication Reporting SQL.js
Consulting / Data Science
Oracle Collaborate Industry Project
Oracle consultant project - December 2025 to March 2026

Acquired, cleaned, and validated Oracle subscription and usage data in Python, then performed exploratory and multivariate analysis to uncover utilization patterns and performance drivers. Built Matplotlib visualizations and presented actionable recommendations directly to Oracle representatives.

Python EDA Multivariate Analysis Matplotlib Consulting
Automation / Python
Job Application Automation
Resume parsing, scraping, filtering, and assisted auto-apply workflow

Created a Python automation pipeline that parses resume data, scrapes listings across job sites, filters opportunities, reviews matches, and supports application submission with logging and test coverage for the core workflow.

Python Playwright PDF Parsing Pytest CLI Tooling
Mobile / Consumer App
SwipeDress
React Native / Expo shopping app prototype

Built a mobile app concept around swipe-driven shopping discovery with Expo, Firebase-backed app structure, custom hooks, and test scaffolding to support authentication, item browsing, and cart-style user flows.

React Native Expo Firebase Jest Mobile UX

Academic Background

MS — Business Analytics
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Orfalea College of Business  ·  Aug 2025 – Present

Graduate program covering advanced data science, predictive modeling, machine learning in business contexts, and strategic analytics. Applied focus with real-world consulting through the Business Analytics Agency.

BS — Business Administration, Information Systems
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Graduated March 2025  ·  GPA: 3.7

Four-year degree blending core business fundamentals with information systems, database management, analytics, and technology strategy. Graduated with a 3.7 GPA.

International Business BSc
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom  ·  Sept 2023 – June 2024

Study abroad year immersed in international business strategy, global markets, and cross-cultural professional environments — broadening perspective on global commerce and international operations.

What I Bring to the Table

Certifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner AWS Solutions Architect Google Data Analytics Tableau Desktop Specialist

Analytics & Data

SQL Python R Tableau Google Analytics Matplotlib Statistical Analysis Data Visualization

Cloud & Technology

AWS (EC2, S3, IAM) Oracle Cloud Docker n8n Claude Code C++ Visual Studio Cybersecurity Excel

Business & Strategy

IT Compliance (SOC) Category Management Marketing Strategy Market Research Project Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration
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Open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about data, cloud, and analytics.