Michael Bubulka

Michael Bubulka

Data Scientist & AI Specialist

Military professional transitioning to advanced analytics and machine learning. Specializing in predictive modeling, data visualization, and AI-driven decision support systems.

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Professional Background

Policy, strategy, and operations analyst with 29+ years of active duty U.S. Navy experience. Rigorous professional with demonstrated expertise in data analytics, operations research, decision support, and system analysis. Pursues advanced coursework in data science and programming (Python, R, SQL). Master of Systems Analysis in operations research; pursuing Master of Science in computer science with focus on data science.

Conducts in-depth data analyses, builds predictive models, and develops analytics dashboards that deliver vital insights and inform high-level decision-making. Track record of leveraging descriptive analytics and operations research techniques to solve complex problems, optimize processes, and drive organizational improvements.

  • Data analytics, operations research, and decision support systems
  • Data modeling, database management, and data mining
  • Operations management and process optimization
  • Master's degree in operations research; pursuing MS in data science

Languages & Tools

Python R SQL Tableau Power BI Excel Azure Git

Data & Analytics

Predictive Modeling Statistical Analysis Data Visualization Time Series

Machine Learning

TensorFlow Scikit-learn Neural Networks Reinforcement Learning

Specializations

Decision Support Systems Analysis Risk Assessment Process Optimization

Featured Projects

A selection of data science and AI projects demonstrating technical capabilities and real-world problem solving.

AI Training System

Fire Response Trainer

Problem: Navy sailors need realistic fire response training, but traditional methods are costly, dangerous, and don't adapt to individual learning needs.

Interactive training system with AI-powered quiz engine for shipboard fire response scenarios. Leverages machine learning to adapt question difficulty based on user performance.

PyTorch DQN + Dueling Architecture Monte Carlo Validation AI Explainability (SHAP)
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Predictive Analytics

River Flow Predictor

Problem: Recreational boaters and residents need accurate water level predictions for the Potomac River, but current methods lack real-time precision.

Advanced hydrological predictive model correlating upstream flow data to estimate water levels. Demonstrates time-series analysis, statistical validation, and real-world data integration.

R + ggplot2 Time Series Forecasting ARIMA Modeling Multi-Factor Risk Model
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Live on Shinyapps.io

Predictive Machine Learning

Military Salary Estimator

Problem: Service members transitioning to civilian careers lack data-driven salary expectations, making career planning and financial decisions difficult.

Generalized Linear Model trained on 3,589 military-to-civilian salary transitions with 96% accuracy (R² = 0.9627). Interactive Shiny dashboard enables real-time salary predictions based on rank, experience, and occupational details. Demonstrates end-to-end machine learning deployment and cross-validation techniques.

R + Shiny GLM (96% Accuracy) 5-Fold Cross-Validation SHAP/LIME Explainability
Launch Dashboard Project Details View Code
Live on Power BI & Tableau

Cross-Platform Analytics

College Cost Analysis & GI Bill ROI Suite

Problem: Military families struggle to navigate 15,000+ colleges and optimize limited GI Bill benefits across complex cost structures, geographic constraints, and ROI analysis.

Dual-platform integrated analytics solution combining Tableau for geographic exploration and cost discovery with Power BI for military-focused GI Bill ROI analysis. Analyzes benefit coverage ratios, cost breakdowns, and net out-of-pocket expenses. Demonstrates advanced solution architecture across 6,163+ colleges and universities using federal IPEDS education data.

Tableau + Power BI Cross-Platform Integration Federal Education Data Military Analytics DAX Analytics
View Integration Tableau Power BI / GI Bill ROI

50K+

Data Points Analyzed

3+

Production Systems

98%

Model Accuracy

12

GitHub Projects

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Interested in discussing data science, machine learning, or AI projects? I'm open to opportunities and technical conversations.

GitHub

github.com/mbubulka

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