Data Solutions & AI Intern @ Bell Flight CMU Heinz MISM-BIDA Fall '26Azure Databricks • Python • Data & ML

Mekeli Hiller

I recently graduated in Information Systems from BYU and am now a Data Solutions & AI Intern at Bell Flight, building data pipelines and AI solutions in Azure Databricks.

This fall, I begin my next chapter at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College in the MISM-BIDA program.

Currently
Data Solutions & AI Intern @ Bell Flight
CMU MISM-BIDA — Fall 2026
Fort Worth, Texas

About

I recently graduated in Information Systems from Brigham Young University and am currently a Data Solutions & AI Intern at Bell Flight, where I led a major AssetDB migration into Azure Databricks — building medallion-style data pipelines that support monthly financial reporting for 8,600+ employees. I have a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems and deliver impactful solutions. With experience in JavaScript, Python, and cloud technologies across Azure and AWS, I have developed scalable systems, analyzed multi-year datasets, and created websites for non-profits. As a Business & Technology Consultant, I have delivered solutions spanning IT and cloud support, social media analytics, frontend development, and data-driven process improvements.

This fall, I continue my academic journey at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College in the MISM – Business Intelligence & Data Analytics program (Class of Winter 2027), where I will further specialize in data-driven consulting, scalable systems, and applied machine learning.

Brigham Young University
Carnegie Mellon University

Skills

JavaScriptNode.jsASP.NETReactNext.jsTailwind CSSHTMLCSSSQLConsultingPandasGitHubPostgreSQLPythonAzure DatabricksETL PipelinesAWS CloudAzure AI Machine LearningData AnalyticsMachine LearningSupervised/Unsupervised LearningInformation SystemsDigital StrategySocial Media AnalyticsFrontend DevelopmentScrum MasterChatGPTClaude

Experience

Data Solutions & AI Intern · Bell Flight

Fort Worth, Texas · Jun 2026 – Present

Led a major AssetDB migration into Azure Databricks, ingesting data from nine mixed-format sources and building a scalable medallion-style architecture.

Developed Raw, Enriched, and Curated pipelines with validation logic to support monthly financial reporting for 8,600+ employees and $650K+ in tracked assets, alongside orchestrated workflows for automated end-to-end ETL.

Expanded Databricks skills through hands-on projects with dashboards, Genie Spaces, and AI Agent exploration.

Research Assistant · Marriott School of Business

Provo, Utah · Jan 2026 – Jun 2026

EdTech Privacy & Student Data Protection | BYU × Utah State Board of Education.

Built automated Python data pipelines to scrape, clean, and standardize 3,000+ privacy enforcement records across GDPR, COPPA, and CCPA jurisdictions.

Assisted in analyzing EdTech vendor privacy policies for compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and state-level student data protection laws in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education.

Co-authored a paper for AMCIS 2026 — "Symbolic, Selective, or Substantive? Compliance Patterns in EdTech Privacy Policies" — on privacy policy compliance with FERPA and state-level student data protection laws.

Tri-lingual Language Evaluator · Missionary Training Center

Provo, Utah · Mar 2024 – Apr 2026

Conduct language evaluations in French and Tahitian based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines.

Schedule meetings with prospective students and individuals interested in working for our organization. Prepare detailed reports on their current language proficiency levels and collaborate with upper management to assess potential hires or adapt class requirements.

Evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our language training model.

Language And Culture Trainer · Missionary Training Center

Provo, Utah · Aug 2023 – Jun 2026

Primarily responsible for teaching official representatives of the organization how to adapt to foreign field assignments, becoming proficient in the French and Tahitian Languages.

Helped design and implement two new curriculums for two different languages, teaching 200+ representatives from 8+ countries of origin. Increased language proficiency through working with teams of 3-4 over periods of 6-9 weeks.

Created and leveraged a video-based language tutoring system and artificial intelligence (AI) enhancing learning retention and field readiness.

Personally trained senior leadership over the course of six months for their three-year assignment, implementing custom tools and workflows for their responsibilities.

Business Technology Consultant · Polynesian Brints LLC

Orem, Utah · Oct 2024 – Dec 2025

Spearhead digital marketing initiatives that generate 80K–100K+ interactions per campaign and drive a 26% increase in sales, aligning strategy with business objectives by leveraging data.

Provide hands-on support for cloud-based business tools (account access management, collaboration platforms, and storage services) to ensure seamless multi-location operations.

Diagnose and resolve IT infrastructure issues (TCP/IP, DNS, firewall settings), improving system reliability and reducing downtime. Saved the company $2,000+ in hardware costs by troubleshooting and optimizing devices.

Train employees on system usage, cloud tools, and IT best practices, ensuring efficient adoption and minimizing recurring issues.

Lead Social Media Specialist And Executive Secretary · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Papeete, French Polynesia · Feb 2023 – Jun 2023

Led marketing strategies via Meta Business Suite, increasing referrals and contacts by 150%. Managed outreach programs with budgets of several thousand dollars, achieving over 300,000 impressions and thousands of connections.

Trained 160+ representatives on technology use and outreach, resulting in the highest referral rate in the South Pacific for six consecutive months.

Personally trained and guided 78 teams through weekly sessions on maximizing technology tools, fostering collaboration and efficiency across our region.

Helped coordinate efforts across nine countries in five languages, developing multi-regional training programs and market strategies.

Selected Work

AI Conference Q&A system

AI Conference Q&A System

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Next.js • Supabase • OpenAI API • Vercel • Cursor • AWS Lambda

Polynesian Brints LLC

Polynesian Brints LLC

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Shopify • Liquid • Third-party app Integration

CineNiche

CineNiche (BYU INTEX)

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ASP.NET • BYU INTEX • React • SQLite • Azure ML

Turtle Shelter Project

Turtle Shelter Project (BYU INTEX)

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Node.js • Express • PostgreSQL (via Knex.js) • EJS Templates • bcrypt • Sessions • AWS-hosted DB

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