Summary
Amanda Nyren is a data-driven research analyst specializing in traffic forecasting and analysis with 15 years of experience bridging GIS, infrastructure engineering, and agile product delivery. She combines strong coding skills in Python, SQL, R and Spark with cartographic design and visualization expertise (ArcGIS, Tableau, Illustrator) to turn complex spatial and operational data into clear, actionable stories. Her background ranges from assessing airport noise and municipal GIS projects to stabilizing large-scale UNIX server fleets and coaching global Scrum teams, giving her a rare mix of technical depth and cross-functional influence. As a certified Product Owner and long-time Scrum Master, she pairs empathy and stakeholder facilitation with a disciplined focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. Based in Minneapolis, she recently sharpened her visualization toolkit with a top-ranking University of Minnesota boot camp and now applies that craft to state transportation forecasting. Colleagues often note her knack for turning nuanced community feedback into precise, accessible maps and models that drive policy and product decisions.
15 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA (cum laude), Geology, 3.72 GPA, Bachelor of Arts - BA (cum laude), Geology, 3.72 GPA at Smith College
Certificate, Data Visualization and Analytics Boot Camp, 99.4%, Certificate, Data Visualization and Analytics Boot Camp, 99.4% at University of Minnesota
Southington High School