Christian Prieto

Data Analyst

Professional Summary

Christian Prieto is a Data Analyst for Policing Lab. A 2020 graduate of Florida International University with a B.S. in Statistics and a minor in Computer Science, Christian has a background in data analysis, research, and coding. Prior to joining Policing Lab, he worked for a year and a half at SOFTEL (South Florida Terrestrial Ecosystems Lab), where he developed his Excel coding skills and created a program to identify map classifications based on plant coverage.

Key Experience

  • Data Analyst, Policing Lab – City of Miami Police Department (July 2022 – Present)
    Analyzes data and performs research to support data-driven decision-making in law enforcement operations.
  • Environmental Technician, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Water Resource Division. (June 2022 – November 2022)
    Conducted water quality assessments, prepared reports for tribal leadership, managed field equipment and airboats, delivered samples for testing, and led community outreach on water stewardship.
  • Lab Technician, SOFTEL (South Florida Terrestrial Ecosystems Lab) ( 2020 – 2022)
    Developed and implemented coding solutions to analyze plant coverage and map classifications, enhancing data management capabilities.

Education & Credentials

  • B.S. in Statistics, Minor in Computer Science, Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Personal Touch

Christian is passionate about gardening and farming. He is currently growing pumpkins, bananas, beans, tomatoes, yucca, sweet potatoes, and more. He also enjoys growing beautiful plants for aesthetics.