Darren Littlejohn

About My Work

I’m passionate about uncovering insights in complex data sets and presenting findings in clear, actionable ways. With expertise in both technical analysis and strategic thinking, my goal is to help organizations make data-driven decisions that drive growth and efficiency.

What Sets Me Apart

• Behavioral Insight: Deep expertise in psychology, addiction, and the brain, with a focus on the intersection of data and human experience.
• Technical Breadth: From classic statistical packages to modern stacks (Python, SQL, R, Tableau, React).
• Communication: Bestselling author, technical writer, and public speaker-able to translate complex analysis into actionable stories.
• Systems Thinking: Experience in backend, server admin, web dev, process automation, and troubleshooting.
• Soft Skills: Conflict resolution, solution-based thinking, stakeholder alignment, and marketing/copywriting.

Professional Experience

• Technical Support Specialist, Cal State Long Beach (1990–1993)
• IT Support Technician, Zane Publishing (1994–1995)
• Data Analyst / Research Assistant, CBS/Fox News (1994–1996)
• Support Engineer, Toptier Software (1997–1999)
• Technical Support Analyst, UC Santa Cruz (1998–2000)
• Graphic Designer, Santa Cruz County Sentinel (1996–1999)
• TV Producer, Portland Community Media (2008–2010): Produced television content for public access distribution with a focus on mindfulness and recovery topics.
• Podcast Host / Producer (2008–Present): Created and hosted “The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast” with over 500k downloads, delivering content on spirituality, addiction recovery, and personal development.
• Author / Technical Writer (2005–Present)
• Yoga & Meditation Instructor (2011–2023)
• Customer Service Specialist, Kroger (2023–Present)

Education & Certifications

• Full-Stack JavaScript Web Development Bootcamp – LEARN Academy, San Diego
• Master’s-Level Statistics Coursework, Oregon State University
• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Coursera (In Progress)
• Comprehensive Python Training Program
• SQL for Data Analysis