Lead Java/Python developer with Dell EMC on the NAS migration project for Bank of America. Contracted by RSC Solutions.

Scientist IV - Scientific Programmer/Informatics Scientist Consultant at Pepsico through Rose International. Areas of expertise include: Computational Chemistry, bioinformatics, mass spectrometry, data analysis, data mining, library development, and more. Utilized various Python modules such as openpyxl, xlrd, pandas, and more to automate laboratory processes and analyze data. Developed Python scripts to parse machine raw data and pipeline data to databases.

1. Routinely scraped 3rd party websites for cancer research updates using Python and MySQL contributing to development of Big Data Cancer Knowledgebase.2. Transcribed cancer related images containing text and parsed data using Python and MySQL integrating and processing image file types into Big Data Cancer Knowledgebase.

Contractor for Northstar Technology CorporationAt the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) I am a biomedical technician. My main responsibility is to produce and sterilize biological media for the recovery of pathogens from products regulated by the FDA. Additionally, I also manage the FDA’s Microbiological branch’s inventory using the CISPRO Material’s Management System. My position here is versatile and I can perform any given task when given the training for it.To expand my skill set and knowledge, and in the event that the FDA is short staffed for certain other tasks, I constantly request extra training in areas outside the scope of my main responsibilities. This includes: 1. Aseptic analytical screening and positive identification of various bacterial pathogens from matrices such as food and cosmetics. 2. Worksheet development and routing, and chain of custody of samples. 3. Creation of control charts on Microsoft Excel with formulas and trend specs for individual pH meters using raw data.4. Perform quality control (QC) including: growth promotion studies with inoculation of positive and negative organisms, release of quarantined media once growth promotion studies have been determined, and preparation of antibiotic and other supplemental solutions for analyses with biological media.

Contractor for Innovative Information TechnologiesI was a support staff technician for PepsiCo in their flavor laboratory located in Valhalla, New York. My responsibilities included:1. Extracting flavors from various mixtures.2. Preparing stock beverages for experimentation and analysis. 3. Creating flavor samples for quality assurance.4. Completing worksheets, printing labels, and washing laboratory glassware. 5. Measuring density, flashpoints, and other properties of the flavor concentrations I prepared.

I began my research experience at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) upon my acceptance into the High School Science Research Program's ASCEND Genetics branch. I continued my internship after the program ended in 2005 because I was heavily involved and passionate about Dr. Diana S. Weber's, PhD projects.In the summer of 2006 I was awarded a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduate's summer internship at the American Museum of Natural History under Dr. Rob DeSalle, PhD. I continued working with Dr. Diana S. Weber, PhD on her projects. With Dr. Diana S. Weber, PhD I assayed the reliability of a Denaturing High Performance Liquid Chromatography wave nucleic acid analysis system in detecting haplotypes of MHC Class II alpha and beta loci. I also enjoyed cloning sequences using vectors and competent E. coli. I analyzed data by aligning DNA base pairs using MacClade™ and ClustalX™ software and employed the use of geneDoc Sequencher™ software for DNA sequence modification. Ultimately this research investigated the effects of global warming on arctic animals and marine mammals by examining the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II of DNA that is involved with immunity in all vertebrates. This data resulted in a publication on polar bear genetics.

In the summer of 2006, under the supervision of Dr. Kim B. Ritchie, PhD, I worked on genetic fingerprinting of coral aquaculture. This internship consisted of intense troubleshooting for running primers with GC clamps (extra Guanine and Cytosine bases at the ends of DNA which lend to their strength) through PCR with specific microsatellite markers on a Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE). Primer clamps are tricky in making the PCR annealing step troublesome, but are needed for this specific gel electrophoresis in the denaturing process. The silver nitrate stained bands will be used to fingerprint coral nubs. This was not discouraging as I found troubleshooting to be fascinating and overcoming problems is an accomplishment I appreciate. I also, snorkeled for coral mucus samples and coral fragment samples in the Florida Keys to detect present symbiotic bacteria. Dr. Ritchie trained me in coral genetics as well as in marine microbiology. I learned to Inoculate and streak diluted mucus samples on agar plates. I helped maintain strains of marine bacteria. I organized and maintained the microbiology laboratory by disinfecting and cleaning. I generally prepared and dispensed biological media and various buffers appropriately. Lastly, I handled and disposed of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with lab safety protocols.