Roles at LPBI Group – 2021 Summer Internship

1st Project:
Podcast Library Development: “Interviews with Scientific Leaders”
~280 Podcasts creation by conversion software: Text to Audio
2nd Project:
Twitter Analytics for two LPBI Group‘s Twitter handles:
@pharma_BI – Official Twitter Account of LPBI Group
@AVIVA1950 – LPBI Group‘s Founder‘s professional Twitter handle
Responsibilities at LPBI Group included the following:
- Explored various avenues and made key decisions regarding platforms that could support text to audio conversion.
- Created a library with detailed descriptions for each podcast within the category: Interviews with Scientific Leaders.
- Converted 150 articles and embedded the converted audio within the article.
- The text to audio conversion steps created by Ethan were presented by him to LPBI’s external scientific and business relations investors in the monthly meetings on July 19th, 2021, and August 10th, 2021.
- Engaged in critical conversations with representatives of WordPress, Anchor, SpeechKit, and Spotify to ensure LPBI was optimizing conversion steps and exploring options.
- Processed and visualized key data regarding LPBI’s 2 major Twitter handles using Excel and R Studio.
- Served as a key advisor to the Founder in making important technical and business decisions related to the tasks Ethan worked on.
- Played an active role in data science and IT decision making at LPBI.
- Gained further insights into data science, biochemistry, and bioinformatics principles from the mentorship of our team of Interns by LPBI Group’s scientific experts.
- Executed various technical writing assignments while further developing Ethan’s technical writing capabilities.
Areas of Interest in the Knowledge Domains of LPBI Group
- Artificial Intelligence
- Behavioral Genetics
- Big Data
- Cancer Prevention: Research & Programs
- Genetics & Innovations in Treatment
- Healthcare IT
- Interviews with Scientific Leaders
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Metabolism
- Nutrition
- Population Health Management, Genetics & Pharmaceutical
- Technology Transfer: Biotech and Pharmaceutical
Newton, MA | (617) 318-8525 | Ethancoomber6@gmail.com
EDUCATION
School Name: Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT)
Graduation: June 2023
Degree Bachelor’s (Major in Computer Science; Minor in Mathematics)
GPA: 3.66/4.0
Academic Honors/Awards: Semifinalist, Newton Citywide Creative Writing Contest (2018), Special Commendation, Sophomore Class Speech (2017), Honorable Mention, National Spanish Exam (2017, 2018).
Relevant Courses: Introduction to Computing, Data Structures, Data Science Across Disciplines, Economic Statistics, Micro and Macro Economics, Sustainable and Socially Responsible Business.
Additional Education:
CORe Certificate of Readiness, Harvard Business School Online
- 150-hour certificate program on the fundamentals of business from Harvard Business School comprised of three courses- Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting.
Newton North High School, Newton, MA: Class of 2019
- GPA: 3.65/4.00 (honor roll 4 years); SAT: 1520/1600 (800 Math, 720 English); AP Statistics = 5, AP Calculus BC = 4, AP Physics C = 4, AP Spanish = 4.
- Extracurriculars: Science and Greengineering Club (2017-2019), Future Business Leaders of America, Club (2015-2016).
EXPERIENCE
Middlebury Men’s Varsity Soccer
2020 – Present
Player
- Spend 15 hours per week plus travel training and competing with the team.
Middlebury Student Investment Committee Club
2019 – Present
Member
- Research and analyze individual stocks and participate in make recommendations to the Club on which stocks to buy and sell in the Club’s portfolio.
Midd (Middlebury) Data Club
2020 – Present
Member
- Apply statistics and data science skills learned in class to competitions and out-of-class projects.
Maine Concussion Management Initiative
2019 – 2020
Researcher
- Read and gathered information from various medical articles. Assisted in writing article about the long-term effects of returning to school too early after a concussion.
Motiv
2017
Intern
- Constructed advanced design projects using SOLIDWORKS software. Examined designs and determined how they work.
- Gathered, maintained, and set up presentation materials.
Newton Squash and Tennis Club
2016 – Present
Employee
- Answered members’ questions by phone and in person.
- Organized supplies and clean club facility and squash courts. Maintained and groomed clay tennis courts.
Garden City Sports and Tri Star Soccer
2015 – 2019
Counselor
- Instructed ~25 children ages 10-14 in soccer skills/techniques, ran drills and provided leadership and guidance.
Newton Food Pantry
2014 – Present
Volunteer
- Sorted and organized donated food; assisted customers with selecting food to meet family needs, utilizing high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
Leaders in Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence (LPBI) Group
Summer 2021
Research Assistant III
- Podcast Library Development: “Interviews with Scientific Leaders”
- Created 150 Podcasts by conversion software: Text to Audio
- Twitter Analytics for LPBI Group’s Twitter Handles: pharma_BI and Aviva1950
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Java, Python, Stata, R, Microsoft Office, Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
Interests: Tennis, Skiing, Soccer, Sports Analytics, Golf, Traveling.