Richard Pears

Analyst & AI Enthusiast · Data Visualization Portfolio

Hi, I'm an analyst and AI enthusiast with experience in analytics, data engineering, NLP, and cloud deployment. Currently focused on building scalable ML apps and learning advanced Python, PyTorch, and MLOps.

Background: B.Tech, PGDM, and current MSc candidate at Ontario Tech
Skills: Python, SQL, Docker, FastAPI, PyTorch, scikit-learn

Course Assignments

Assignments 1–4 · Interactive & visual storytelling

Assignment 1

Data Storyboard (Miro)

Storyboard for a data story, prototyped with Miro and embedded as an interactive board.

Assignment 2

Redesigning the Nightingale Coxcomb

Notebook-based redesign of Florence Nightingale's classic polar area chart.

Assignment 3

Infographic

Single-page infographic designed in Canva, focused on clear visual hierarchy.

Assignment 4

Scrollytelling App

Monolithic Streamlit application that walks readers through a narrative with data.

In-Class Activities

Collaborative exercises and ideation sessions

Activity 1

Ideation Board

Brainstorming themes, characters, data, and formats for a grad student affordability story.

Activity 2

Persona - Arjun

User persona representing a graduate student facing financial hardship in Ontario.

Other Projects

Personal projects hosted on my VPS