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Redevelopment of SACCHARIS genomic screening tool in python.Performing bioinformatics analysis of metagenomics datasets to assess applicability of novel drug delivery mechanism (GlycoCage) to the treatment of IBD.

Created a software automation tool to automate image analysis for a lab investigating the molecular basis of dentition signaling. Achievements included: - Implemented a convolutional neural network to identify object bounds in images - Created an algorithm to mathematically transform and align an image time series using matrix representation of conic sections in MATLAB - Designed and implemented features to automatically generate visualizations to help researchers interpret data from the image time series

Research assistant on multiple projects at the college, on projects addressing sustainability issues and agricultural innovation using chemical and biological techniques.Responsibilities include: - Quantitative extraction of both volatile and non-volatile plant compounds(e.g. organic acids and terpenes in hops, esters and aromatics from prepared food products) - Operation of HPLC and GC/MS equipment, including calibration, acquisition method design, data collection, data processing and data analysis(Agilent OpenLab Chemstation and Thermo Scientific Chromeleon CDS) - Data analysis with external tools(e.g. Excel) - Designing and preparing reports to summarize experimental results for internal and external use - Miscellaneous laboratory tasks, including minor repairs to laboratory equipment

After many years in construction, and frustration at easy to fix organization issues around material on construction sites, I started this company to provide solutions to organize construction tradesman, bringing custom solutions to different companies to help them reduce wasted time spent looking for, organizing, and ordering construction materials.

Journeyman electrician working at Tilbury LNG facility expansion project, with a focus on accurately executing installation, safety, and maintaining/troubleshooting ongoing on site heavy equipment operation.

Foreman2015 – 2016 Jobsite supervisor for Nightingale, in charge of planning, scheduling, site management, crew direction and coordination of installations with other trades. Successfully brought a mid-rise building to completion on schedule.Lead hand/Sub-Foreman2014 – 2015 Assisted with planning and installation of a high-voltage unit sub and distribution system for a three building project, in addition to helping with general site management duties.2013 – 2014 Managed multiple crews installing high specification work at the Canada Post Pacific Processing Center, carried out work accurately, on schedule, in accordance with code and high specification requirements. Subsequently, I successfully executed a tightly scheduled install of a large scale, networked fire alarm system for the project.

Developed skills of quality pipebending, power wiring, low voltage system wiring, cable trays/server rack installations, etc. Variety of experience on both large and small projects ranging from commercial renovations to the Surrey Outpatient Hospital. Extensive experience using scissor lifts and aerial boom platforms in commercial and industrial settings.