About Me

Hi! I’m Nicholas DeSanctis, a statistician & computer scientist.

Singing in England

In college, I was a member of the Harvard Krokodiloes where I sang Tenor II and traveled to 6 of the 7 continents, performing for audiences around the world. In my spare time, I like to compose music, play the piano, and sing.

Holding Ravi as a puppy

At home, I have three Rhodesian Ridgebacks: Ravi, Gigi, and Maiya! We adopted Ravi and Gigi in 2024, and Maiya has been with use since 2016. On the left is Ravi as a puppy; on the right is the whole pack: (left to right) Ravi, Gigi, and Maiya. I love spending time with them, especially hiking while bird-watching.

Three Rhodesian Ridgebacks

I have a wonderful family who has always supported me. I grew up with 2 older brothers, Marc and Joey. Here are two of my favourite photos: one with my parents and brothers, and another with relatives in Italy.

Family Relatives in Italy

Academic History

2021 – 2025 • Harvard College

Freshman Year

Fall

  • APMTH 22A: Solving and Optimizing (Applied Linear Algebra)
  • COMPSCI 50: Introduction to Computer Science
  • EXPOS 20: Privacy and Surveillance
  • FRSEMR 26F: Dreams - Our Mind by Night

Spring

  • COMPSCI 20: Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
  • COMPSCI 51: Abstraction and Design in Computation
  • GENED 1110: Classical Mythology
  • ITAL 15: Intensive Beginning Italian

Sophomore Year

Fall

  • COMPSCI 109A: Data Science 1
  • COMPSCI 120: Algorithms & Their Limitations
  • ECON 10A: Principles of Economics (Micro)
  • STAT 110: Introduction to Probability

Spring

  • COMPSCI 109B: Data Science 2
  • COMPSCI 124: Data Structures & Algorithms
  • GENED 1025: Happiness
  • STAT 111: Intro to Statistical Inference

Junior Year

Fall

  • MUSIC 51A: Theory Ia
  • STAT 210: Probability I
  • STAT 230: Multivariate Statistical Analysis
  • STAT 242: Time Series

Spring

  • STAT 220: Bayesian Data Analysis
  • STAT 149: Intro to GLMs
  • GOV 1759: Behavioral Insights & Public Policy
  • ECON 50: Using Big Data in Economics
  • GENED 1115: Trafficking, Slavery & Abolition

Senior Year

Fall

  • MATH 112: Introductory Real Analysis
  • ECON 1745: Corporate Finance
  • STAT 139: Introduction to Linear Models
  • STAT 211: Statistical Inference I
  • GENED 1179: Psychotherapy & the Modern Self

Spring

  • ECON1010A: Intermediate Microeconomics
  • APMTH 120: Applicable Linear Algebra
  • STAT 186: Introuction to Causal Inference
  • STAT 195: Introduction to Supervised Learning
  • COMPSCI 2620: Introduction to Distributed Systems