Hw #2 Introduce Yourself

Who I am

Hi! My name is Nicole Vazquez. I’m 23 years old and currently in my fifth year at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), pursuing a degree in Business Analytics. I moved from Fort Worth to San Antonio three years ago with my dad, and we’ve been enjoying life here ever since.
I’ve grown tremendously since high school and take great pride in how far I’ve come academically and personally. I truly enjoy being in school and embracing everything that comes with it—it’s a unique and special chapter in my life that I’m not rushing to end.
When I’m not studying or working, you’ll likely find me at the gym, spending time with friends or family, or working on my latest puzzle. I have a strong love for travel—I’ve visited five states so far and travel to Mexico often. Lately, I’ve also been getting into the rave scene, and I’m especially excited for a big Halloween rave coming up in October!

I’ve taken a deliberate path through my college journey, choosing to focus on fully understanding my coursework rather than rushing through it. My goal is to use my Business Analytics background to enter the healthcare industry, combining data with meaningful impact.
I’ve worked extensively with SAS and R, and I’m also familiar with SPSS. While R isn’t my favorite, I’ve used it for data exploration, visualization, and manipulation. SAS, however, is where I feel most comfortable—I’ve taken three classes using it and developed skills in random sampling, linear regression, data filtering, and result interpretation.
Although I don’t have much hands-on experience with data mining yet, I’m eager to dive deeper and expand my skills through real-world projects.

I currently work as a server at Down on Grayson, a restaurant near The Pearl in San Antonio. Over the years, I’ve held six jobs across retail, hosting, and serving, which have helped me build valuable skills in:
- Customer service
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Working in fast-paced environments
These roles have shaped my work ethic and taught me how to navigate various professional settings with patience and resilience.

SAS (Primary language): 3 courses, advanced comfort level
R: Familiar with core concepts and used in 1.5 classes
SPSS: Some exposure
Skills: Data visualization, filtering, random sampling, interpreting results, linear regression, variable comparison

I have worked with SAS the most and have taken 3 classes working with it. I really enjoy working with this programming language and feel most comfortable with it.
I know how to do a variety of things like:
- Random sampling
- Linear regression
- Filtering
- Interpreting results
- Etc.
I like working with different data sets and just taking a deeper dive into what are some pros and cons about it and comparing different variables.