Résumé
References available upon request
Skills
- Research Scientist & Software Engineer
- Data visualization, mathematical/physical modeling, hyperspectral & image analysis, statistical analysis.
- Algorithm development in MATLAB, including Image Processing Toolbox, MATLAB Compiler, and MATLAB Builder NE.
- Multiple patents; numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
- Software Engineer
- Software development in C#.NET, C, C++; InstallShield/InstallScript; scripting in Python and Perl.
- Development of parallelized/distributed computational tools using OpenMP on Windows and PVM on Linux, Solaris and OS X.
- SQL database design and management for MS SQL Server (including replication) and MySQL.
- Experience with SCM software including Surround SCM, SVN and CVS; and issue tracking software including TestTrack Studio and Bugzilla.
- Project Leader
- Brought successful commercial software product from conception and design through multiple product release cycles.
- Managed personnel in both academic and commercial environments, including multiple software development teams, student researchers, and summer interns.
- Principal Investigator on multiple NASA grants. Successful grant writer with over $500,000 in approved grants and over 200 hours of approved observing time at national observatories from 2000–2006.
Experience
- Principal Scientist
PerkinElmer, Boston, MA, May 2008–present
(VisEn Medical was acquired by PerkinElmer in July 2010) - Develop and implement photon diffusion algorithms and other mathematical modeling and image processing for fluorescent molecular tomography (FMT) system. Participate in hardware design and subsequent evolution of next-generation FMT imaging systems. Lead design, specification, development, testing and production of software for next-gen FMT systems. Manage commercial software development team. Implemented software development process controls, including SCM, bug tracking, field support/customer feedback. Prominent role in road map planning for future FMT product development. Internal scientific peer review for chemistry and biology teams.
- Senior Imaging Scientist
VisEn Medical, Bedford, MA, Nov 2006–May 2008 - Develop and implement algorithms for fluorescent molecular tomography (FMT) system. Particiapte in design and production of next-generation FMT imaging systems. Support and enhance existing systems. Design UI and write and revise software functional specification for FMT 2500 Imaging Software.
- Scientific Software Consultant
May 2006–Dec 2006 - Develop software for 3D data manipulation and analysis of data in the developmental biology domain. Create C++ libraries and applications to work with large SQL data sets to rectify, normalize, and model 3D data of mouse cerebella for comparison across developmental milestones.
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, Jul 2004–Aug 2006 - Teach two courses per semester, some with laboratory components, and carry out a program of original research on the formation and evolution of large scale structure in the universe. Develop curricula from syllabus to final exam, design and supervise laboratory exercises. Supervise undergraduate senior research projects and summer student research.
- Postdoctoral Fellow
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, MA, Aug 2002–Jul 2004 - Research fellowship for studying the formation and evolution of clusters of galaxies using astronomical observations. Responsibilities included experiment design, data analysis, grant writing, paper publication, presentation at conferences, and software development. Obtained $83,000 in NASA research support.
- Webmaster
Univ. of Virginia Astronomy Department, Charlottesville, VA, Sep 1997–Jul 2002 - Developed and maintained all aspects of department web site including graphics. Developed database-driven calendars for departmental events and for scheduling of two observatories, with online management tools using authentication. Created web site for department-run conference, including automated registration, on-the-fly PDF generation, web-based scheduling, and publication of proceedings.
- Astronomy Lecturer and Teaching Assistant Supervisor
Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Jul 1998–Jun 1999 - Lectured astronomy undergraduate courses. Developed upper level course from syllabus to final exam. In charge of course development, budget, and resource and personnel management of 10+ teaching assistants. Developed training program for graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants and graders. Created formal catalog of and versioning system for course and laboratory materials.
Education
- Ph.D. Astronomy, University of Virginia, 2002
- Thesis: Thermal and Nonthermal Effects in Merging Clusters of Galaxies
- M.A. Astronomy, University of Virginia, 1998
- Thesis: An Analysis of the Si IV Spectra of U Sge
- B.A. Physics with honors, Oberlin College, 1997
- Thesis: High Time Resolution Studies of the Pulsar PSR J0437-4715
Honors and Awards
- Junior Fellow, University of Virginia Society of Fellows, 2001–2002
- University of Virginia DuPont Graduate Fellowship, 1999–2002
- Lawrence W. Fredrick outstanding teaching assistant award, University of Virginia Department of Astronomy, 1998
- Graduated with honors from Oberlin College, 1997
- Elected to associate membership in Sigma Xi, 1997