About Peter Albrecht
Hello there! I’m a jack-of-all trades engineer who loves to build things, both hardware and software. Officially, I studied economics and physics at Claremont McKenna College, rewrote a national budget after cold-calling an embassy and asking nicely, landed a small airplane by myself, speak a bunch of languages, and built some things you can see on this website!
Unofficially, I serve 130 meals at my local soup kitchen every week, read way more than is healthy, argue about geopolitics, once accidentally shut down Boston’s entire subway system, and sometimes climb on top of big rocks. You can find me in the Boston area (or anywhere, for the right opportunity), send me an email, or call/text me at (703) 763-0430.
My Skills
Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
(I built the website you're on now and this big JS app)
Skilled in SQL, Flask, and Linux administration.
(I built this database of US census data)
Fluent in Python, and familiar with Java and Racket (a dialect of Lisp).
(Check out my projects)
Proficient in tools like Stata, R, and Pandas.
Well-versed in Econometrics, the application of advanced statistical methods to economic data.
A quick learner who thrives in adapting to new situations.
Strong communicator who effectively conveys ideas and information.
Always ready to roll up sleeves and tackle any challenge head-on.
Excels in diving into unfamiliar situations to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.
Courses taken:
Differential Equations/Modeling
Classical Mechanics
Computational Physics & Engineering
Electromagnetism
Linear Algebra
Probability & Statistics
Calculus III
Courses taken:
Principles of Economic AnalysisIntermediate Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
Corporate Finance
Econometrics
Ethics in Economics & Public Policy
Advanced Macroeconomics
Economic Statistics
Familiarity with basic circuit design and proficiency in Solidworks for 3D design.
Experience tutoring students in Calculus, Physics, and SAT.
Fluent in English and Spanish, and literate in Latin and Greek.
About This Website
Every personal website has to have a paragraph about how it came together, so here we go: Most modern websites are terrible bloated messes, but not this one! I built it by hand from raw HTML, CSS, and Javascript, so it’s lightweight and loads fast. On the server side, Ubuntu and Apache Just Work™, and I’m not inclined to fix something that isn’t broken. Anyway, this site serves as my personal portfolio and a showcase of some of the projects I've worked on.