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Rome, Ny

I lead ANDRO's software-based waveform development program.

Rome, Ny

I am a Senior Research Scientist software-based waveform development. Our team supports Air Force Research Lab, Army PEO AVN, and commercial customers. • Principal Investigator for Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) evaluation of Government waveforms • Principal Investigator for AFRL rapid development of tactical waveforms on software defined radio: STD-CDL (common data link), BE-CDL (Bandwidth efficient CDL), DDL (Digital data link)• Principal Investigator for physical layer authentication in Positive Train Control Communications. • Successfully obtained over $6M in sponsored research funding• Directly managed team of 9 engineers

Northern Virginia

I was the first employee on the ground of this venture capital startup addressing the areas of traffic shaping and spectrum sharing. The company was founded by Drs. Charles Clancy, Jeff Reed, Joe Mitola, and Bob McGwier and funded by Allied Minds.- Co-developed resource allocation algorithms for improved data flow on congested networks- Designed test bed architecture for implementing traffic shaping between handsets and core network- Applied data transformation using utility functions to smartphone application quality of experience metrics for use with machine optimization- Recruited and led three direct reports to implement prototype traffic shaping system - Co-authored comments to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Spectrum Sharing and Spectrum Access System licensing and technical requirements in 3550-3650MHz Band- Explored empirical data approaches to quantify causal relationship between radar operations and LTE performance metrics- Managed IP portfolio in traffic shaping and spectrum sharing leading to four patent applications - Led the standup of company offices in Reston, VA as first full-time employee

Blacksburg, Va

At the Institute for Critical Technologies and Applied Sciences at Virginia Tech, my mission was to foster interdisciplinary research in the areas of cognitive science and wireless communications. This required someone who could get disparate academic disciplines to work together to pursue funded research.- Developed interdisciplinary research in the areas of cognitive science and wireless communications- Implemented Design of Experiments (DOE) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) on wireless systems to develop predictive models of performance metrics using only empirically collected observations

Business Development Manager for Wireless @ Virginia Tech in the Electrical Engineering Department- Co-Pi, project manager designed and managed implementation of experiential-learning cognitive radio engine for link optimization - Design and Implement long term strategic development- Revise and develop upgraded marketing materials

Blacksburg, Va

As a Senior Research Associate, I was funded solely on sponsored research contracts. I successfully won and managed over $8M in funding in various areas in transportation and wireless communications. Sponsors included Cisco Systems, FHWA and VDOT.- Assisted VDOT with development of wireless communications Master Plan- Investigated the use of Remote Wireless Sensor Networks for use in transportation- Developed best practices for deployment of Cisco 3200 Mobile Wireless Router- Deployed hybrid 2.4GHz/5.0GHz and a MESH based networks on testbed highway- Quantified Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming delay during wireless handover in vehicles- Developed bandwidth benchmarking methodologies for wireless networks- Investigated emerging wireless broadband technolgies for transportation applications- Supported wireless ITS applications at Northern Virginia Regional Operations of VDOT

- Designed and developed Smart Road Wireless test bed- Designed and specified Salem VDOT Wireless LAN to support wireless video cameras- Developed tools for bandwidth evaluation of serial highway wireless IP networks- Evaluated 802.11a/b/g wireless systems for bandwidth degradation across multiple serial links- Evaluated and optimized digital MPEG4 video applications across wireless networks- Deployed 6 nodes of a 2.4GHz and 4.9GHz Cisco 3200 Mobile Router along the Smart Road- Analyzed Cisco network in mobile applications quantifying handoff latency during roaming- Evaluated antennas, amplifiers, channel plans, and router configurations - Procured, managed and tested NTCIP V2 dynamic message signs and control software

Blacksburg, Va

- Deployed a serial based IP wireless network to support video along Route 460 in Blacksburg, VA- Designed and assisted in installation of Network Virginia Wireless Cameras- Supported intelligent transportation systems (ITS) applications for NSF Instrumented City project

Blacksburg, Va

- Managed the day-to-day operations of the Virginia Smart Road- Responsible for strategic planning of the Smart Road research program- Designed research protocol for facility clients- Developed and implement marketing plan for transportation industry- Developed research proposals for state and Federal grants involving the roadway

As the project manager for the Virginia Smart Road, I led the development of the infrastructure to support research. This infrastructure included a fiber optic data network, weather generation system, advanced lighting network, and control room operations center. This included managing over $2Million in acquisition and operational funding. I oversaw all equipment and subcontractor procurement specifications. Finally, I also marketed the facility to prospective industry and government sponsors.

Blacksburg, Va

As a research associate, I performed sponsored research for customers including VDOT and FHWA in the area of intelligent transportation systems (ITS). I developed a user assessment protocol of a Smart Parking system and performed user focus groups to identify key issues. I also focused on wireless communications needs related to automated highway systems (AHS) and assessed the feasibility of E-911 Mayday systems in the I-95 corridor. Virginia Tech was designing the first transportation test bed highway of its kind, known as the Smart Road. I was responsible for the preliminary infrastructure system design to support flexible research needs

Blacksburg, Va

I performed sponsored research related to wireless communications needs of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) facilities. This included assessing technologies, such as cellular digital packet data (CDPD), for in-vehicle information. Similarly, I investigated the application of advanced technologies towards improving tourism.

As a research assistant with the Mobile Portable Radio Research Group (MPRG), I research several applications of wireless technology. I acted as a liaison between the MPRG and the Center for Transportation Research (CTR). I studied current wireless technology application to intelligent transportation systems. Specifically, what current wireless mediums were applicable to data transfer and in vehicle information. I similarly research wireless technology for telemedicine.

Rockville, Md

I performed an engineering Co-Op with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Science and Engineering Labs, Center for Devices and Radiological Health over a summer and a semester. This position was based out of their Maryland labs as well as the VA medical center in Washington, DC. The research projected teamed with a cardiology lab of Georgetown based at the hospital. We studied an optical method of detecting and measuring electrical activity in cardiac tissue. Cardiac muscles were bathed in voltage sensitive dyes such that the reflected fluorescence of the dye changed in the presence of electrical activity. A fiber optic fiber was used to direct laser light and measure the reflected fluorescence. The goal behind the project was to be able to measure what happens in heart tissue under defibrillation. Traditional EKG machines clip under the high voltage of defibrillation. I was able to develop my masters thesis on this method.

- Researched and developed a means of extracting parasitic layout utilizing ECAD

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE Dissertation: Statistical Experimental Design Framework for Cognitive Radio This dissertation presents.

Masters Of Science, Electrical Engineering

Thesis: Fiberoptic method for realizing electrical activity in cardiac tissue Also took the prerequisites and MCAT for application.

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Team member and driver, UC Davis High Mileage Vehicle Team 1991 US record holder gasoline High Mileage vehicle.