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Davis, Ca, Us

Designed and conducted experiments to tune stovetop PID controllers and analyze power usage to optimize user experience. Conducted experimental data analysis with Python and Excel. Supported firmware development through quality assurance testing and code review. Analyzed KPIs from user data with Python, Mixpanel, and Klaviyo. Provided customer support to business partners by facilitating purchases and shipments. Assisted accounting department in tracking payments and inventory, and improving company methodology by better aligning with best practices.

Davis, California, United States

Taught as a discussion teaching assistant, lab assistant, and grader for various lower level undergraduate physics courses over 8 quarters and 3 summer sessions. Facilitated quality discussions among students as part of an active learning model. Led and assisted students in designing experiments to fulfill assigned laboratory goals. Developed fair grading standards for tests, homework assignments, and lab reports. Held office hours to provide individual and group support outside of scheduled class time. Wrote comprehensive study guides and practice problems, and researched outside resources for students to use for test preparation.

Worked full-time on honors thesis project "Quantum Mechanical Wave Packet Dynamics Using the Spectral Method." Wrote original Mathematica code for wave packet simulations. Performed large computations on a network of parallel computing nodes. Independently learned relevant quantum theory, complex analysis, and other advanced integration techniques required to perform simulations.

Assisted with office tasks such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, and organizing and copying sheet music. Used OnBase software to pay invoices and guest artists. Reconciled department accounts. Advertised for events with local businesses. Set up ensemble rehearsals.

Led children and youth in games and activities at a lunch program for low income families. Transported food from preparatory kitchen to lunch site. Maintained clean preparatory and dining areas in compliance with health codes.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics With Honors, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Pi Sigma, Society of Physics Students

Master Of Science - Ms, Physics

Master Of Science - Ms, Data Analytics