- Python 3.8/Django 2.2, React.js/Redux, PostgreSQL, Celery task manager- Hosted on Heroku, with AWS S3 file storage- Version control with git and Bitbucket, issue tracking via Jira- Worked with Product Managers to refine stories and improve bug reports- Used Agile methodology to point stories and prioritize projects

- Full stack web development with Python 3.9, Django 2.2, jQuery, Vue.js, CSS-Bootstrap- Develop data analytics tools using Pandas, Highcharts.js - customer focused and internal- Manage dev-ops with github webhooks, Heroku, AWS, Cloudflare- Unit testing and integration tests with Docker & CircleCI- Gathered user stories & wrote project and story specifications- Version control with git and Github

- Contributes content to the College Admissions Playbook blog by Varsity Tutors at US News & World Report Education (http://www.usnews.com/topics/author/brian_witte)- Researches topics to expand the range of subjects covered in the blog- Instructs students in mathematics, writing skills and reading comprehension

Developing responsive web apps within a Python/Django framework. - PostgreSQL or SQLite3 backend - HTML5, Bootstrap 3 framework front end - JavaScript/JQuery for a responsive user experience - Deployed on Heroku

- Supervises volunteers to maximize individual contributions and fulfillment- Researches biodiversity projects that expand local and regional knowledge- Writes monthly column for the BRIT newsletter illustrating Institute projects for the general public- Initiates projects focusing on data collection and management

Teaching - Introduction to Microbiology for future health professionals- Introduction to Biology for majors- Molecular Genetics Lab for upper division students- Real-time interactive response for large classes and small working groups- Curriculum development to meet state and college-mandated assessment- Clear and concise PowerPoint presentations

- Leads microbiology lecture and laboratory for aspiring medical professionals- Develops instructional materials that balance theoretical and practical knowledge- Connects with mid-career professionals, first-generation college students and students with English as a second language

- Created laboratory and lecture material for Plants and Human Affairs, a science class for non-science majors- Developed detailed protocols for hands-on science education- Networked with scientists and academics to provide enhanced educational experience for students- Wrote lectures integrating genomics, history, evolution and general biology.

Completed dissertation research on a functional metagenomics project that integrated molecular genetics, bacterial physiology and enzymology.Designed and optimized protocols for protein purification, high-throughput selection for enzyme discovery and PCR-based gene detection and cloning.Collaborated on published research with two laboratory groups (Ocean metagenomics with Dr. John Paul, U. of South Florida; bacterial physiology with Dr. Ron Oremland at USGS, Menlo Park, CA).Supervised and mentored independent research projects for four undergraduate students (6-12 month projects), two graduate rotation projects (5 weeks) and an international visiting scholar (6 months).Worked with a large and diverse research group at The Ohio State University (averaging 10-15 post-doctoral and graduate student members).

Taught 10 quarters of Introduction to Microbiology labs. The students were Sophomore or Junior-level with majors in Microbiology, Molecular Genetics or pre-Med.Worked with students from a diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, including ESL students, first generation immigrants and first generation college students from rural Appalachia.Prepared and presented a brief introductory lecture prior to each lab session.Coordinated responsibilities with co-TA, course instructor and support personnel.

- Developed high school curriculum for Biology and Chemistry using open-source video lessons- Contributed troubleshooting and design input to design team to improve user experience- Selected high quality video lessons in Physics, Statistics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Biology

Research assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Leonard Kohn. Skills used included mammalian cell culture, PCR, transfection, cloning.

Sourced merchandise, wrote product descriptions and supervised interns for on-line collectibles retailer.