Research scientist focused on insecticide discovery utilizing genomics, proteomics and metabolomics approaches. Project leader for an early phase innovation project involving a multi-disciplinary team. Chapter co-chair for ALLChemie: LGBTQ+ employee resource group.

Supported computational research initiatives as part of the National Exposure Research Laboratory and later in the Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure. Worked closely with a team of data scientists and software developers to automate curation of chemical characteristics and exposure data.

Characterized the direct protein targets and toxicological mechanisms of environmental chemicals and pharmaceuticals by utilizing novel chemoproteomic and metabolomic platforms. Research focus has included investigation of proteome wide effects of pesticides, such as glyphosate, as well as collaborative efforts to determine reactivity of superfund research compounds and toxicological mechanisms of pharmaceuticals.

Served as a student instructor for an upper division course (Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology) for a class of 60+ students each Spring semester and (Toxicology) in Fall of 2015 and 2016. Hosted discussion sections, assisted in grading and organizing assignments. Created supplementary study materials including problem sets, summary notes and worksheets. Also led weekly tutoring sessions for individuals and small groups of students who are part of the NIH B2B program supporting underrepresented students in going into the biomedical sciences.

Developed a custom software solution for automation and comparison of computational toxicology data across multiple tools. Generated interactive documentation comparing the features and accuracy across multiple computational programs.

Ground-floor participation in a biotech start-up company developing a comprehensive, cloud-based toxicology data platform and analytical system with secure document sharing and communication capabilities. Integrated a full spectrum of chemical toxicity resources applicable to human health from chemical exposures and developed the company's web-based tools.

Research focused on the relationship between the in vivo inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) by the fungicide benomyl and the development of environmentally induced Parkinson’s disease. Served as lab manager and safety contact from May 2013-2014.

As the principle front end web engineer it is my responsibility to cut up PSD’s from design partners, implement full wc3 compliant html and all associated CSS, javascript and ajax code. Worked with designers on one end and Kreeer back-end developers on the other to ensure the sites run in all desired browsers. Developed and implemented online marketing plans for web clients, these plans increased site traffic by an average of 500% within the first 3 months.

Manage all technical communications and inquiries with clients. Manage development oriented tasks with a focus on risk management, and timely completion, while maintaining the friendly, socially-conscious and green principles of the organization.

Worked with virtual team to create the new international Filemaker storefront. Worked with middleware and database developers to implement all visual aspects of the project. Worked with a visual team to address css and js cross-browser issues for the Paypal Developers site visual consistency project.

Serve as creative consultant for a start-up social community platform. Created templates using php, css, ajax and mootools technologies. Integrated ideas from company directors and clients to develop a unique and sustainable company branding. Developed detailed documentation including use cases for technical development team and investors.

Maintained an interactive online presence in an upcoming social community with a focus on the Green and Lohas communities. Developed and managed daily content pushes, marketing campaigns and community outreach in the context of an open source platform. Developed affiliate relationships with technical services and advertisers to increase site revenue and functionality. Created detailed documentation for administrative staff and potential investors.

Served as in-office web master as well as office manager for fast growing medical. Worked closely with company owners and management to introduce and implement a long term project plan and strategy for company website and intranet to improve internal work flow – including technical research and requirements and cost benefit projections, created deployment plan and cut over strategy that included extensive staff training.

Managed development and production of small scale digital fabric products from inception to internet market using dye-sublimation technology. Delivered product storyboards, layouts and previews, sewing patterns and graphic design templates, product prototypes, and technical specifications on time and at budget.

Provided Diversified clerical support for a nonprofit arts organization which included maintaining all office machines and served as technical support in a multi-platform operation, managing creation and distribution of printed materials and assisting in set-up and coordintion of events. While there I increased participation by creating new marketing tools and utilizing the internet as a viable resource.