David J. Kitska

Doctoral Candidate (fourth year), Statistics

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

"Probability theory is nothing but common sense reduced to calculation."
Pierre Simon Laplace, 1819
Current Coursework (Spring 2004)
  • STAT 701: Dissertation (3 hours)
Passed Comprehensive Exams (June 2002)
Passed Preliminary Exams (June 2001)
Completed Coursework (2000-2003)
  • BIOL 599: Independent Study Biology
  • EPBI 435: Survival Analysis
  • EPBI 471: Data Mining
  • MATH 423: Real Analysis I
  • STAT 425-426: Data Analysis I and II
  • STAT 427: Statistical Computing
  • STAT 445-446: Theoretical Statistics I and II
  • STAT 448: Bayesian Theory with Applications
  • STAT 455: Linear Models
  • STAT 525: Advanced Data Analysis
  • STAT 555: Generalized Linear Models
  • STAT 701: Dissertation (15 hours)
Work Experience
  • National City Bank, Cleveland, Ohio (1999-Present)
  • Alcoa, Sidney, Ohio (1997-1999)
  • Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN (1996-1997)
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI (1991-1996)
  • Bridgestone-Firestone Inc., Akron, Ohio (1989-1991)
  • Rubbermaid Inc., Wooster, Ohio (1985-1989)
Prior Education
  • M.S. Statistics, University of Akron, 1985
  • M.A. Political Science, University of Akron, 1985
  • B.A. Political Science, University of Akron, 1982
  • Certified Quality Engineer, American Society for Quality
  • Certified Reliability Engineer, American Society for Quality