Matthew Samson Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Multiple Contracts:- Implemented Hyperopt in large-scale CV project for hyperparameter tuning, leveraging Databricks integration with Hyperopt and MLFlow for automatic logging, registering, and serving of model artifacts - Configured code for distributed tuning of hyperparameters across a multi-node Spark cluster, achieving approximately 80% increase in efficiency per additional GPU/worker node- Patched a bug in Hyperopt to enable the use of early stopping function during distributed hyperparameter tuning- Constructed a notebook for registration of trained models and serving them as HTTP endpoints from Databricks - Configured connections from multiple data sources to Databricks, allowing for the ingestion of public DOT crash images and associated metadata from ADLS and SQL Server sources, respectively- Migrated and refactored code from Google Colab to Databricks for the training and tuning of a TensorFlow CV model used to predict vehicle crash velocities- Developed example use-case demos for instructional workshops, including a complete end-to-end non-recurring traffic congestion ML modeling project, utilizing custom FCN architecture, distributed hyperparameter tuning with Hyperopt, and logging and serving with MLFlow- Planned, designed, and created instructional workshop materials for training researchers in the use of FHWA’s PANDA platform, with Databricks as main focus- Created documentation and guidance for the use of FHWA’s PANDA platform (Databricks plus physical in-lab GPU-accelerated laptops), outlining cost estimates, data governance, and best practices for future researchers

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Multiple Contracts:- Cleaned, validated, transformed, and processed raw data for further analysis- Produced metrics dashboards using processed data, exploring various levels of analysis - Consulted with client regarding revisions, improvements, and other dashboard/metrics reporting needs- Produced templates, manuals, and other materials for internal use with dashboarding software- Led the metrics program for Continuous Process Improvement team, aligning metrics work and deliverables with principles of Baldrige Excellence Framework- Produced metrics reports at various intervals/cadences, including organization’s monthly metrics dashboard, departmental weekly dashboard, and bi-annual Integrated Customer Evaluation report- Quality checked all reports, dashboards, and other materials before dissemination to relevant parties- Consulted with departments regarding creation of new dashboards and metrics reporting- Led meetings with department heads to refine and re-establish metric selection/collection and document benchmarking efforts for each sub-branch of parent organization- Regularly updated and revised SOP manual with revisions, clarifications, and additions as needs arose

Mclean, Virginia, Us

(Now QinetiQ US, see above)

- Create professional-quality sheet music from handwritten or previously typeset scores for composers, educators, performers, and others using industry-standard notation software- Edit drafts according to various publishing standards- Consult with clients throughout the process to fine-tune finished product- Previous clients include: "Amazing Grace" the Broadway musical, Doug Major for the Adventure Sports Network, St. Paul's Parish K Street

- Compose for: Choir, Orchestra, Opera, Chamber Music, Electronics, etc.

- Designed and built new website for organizational rebrand- Edited and maintained new website with new content, events, tickets, etc. - Researched new technology platforms for needs of organization as they arose- Assorted: generated QR codes, uploaded podcast episodes, edited/cut video recordings, etc.

- Researched performers, composers, venues, and other artists that partner with organization- Managed and produced researched content for organization’s social media presence- Concert day duties included: performing venue setup tasks, assisting with sound check, attending to and managing performers and composers, creating and executing stage setup diagrams for various performers, performing teardown and unloading tasks

- Sing in two choirs for two to three services per week, plus one rehearsal- Perform as soloist when called upon - Additional services and duties as assigned, including singing for funerals and recording sessions, diagnosing recording equipment issues, and re-engraving modern editions of early music and other scores for use in service

- Assisted theater composer in songwriting tasks for a musical production- Edited and arranged musical material according to production needs and other musical criteria- Orchestrated songs and cues for full orchestra, expanding or adjusting material as necessary- Created realistic audio mockups using various music production software- Produced and edited sheet music and other materials for performers and production members- Rehearsed, accompanied, and conducted singers for table reads and other assorted preview performances

College Park, Md, Us

- Monitored use of school’s music technology lab - Taught students proper use of lab software and electronic musical instruments- Maintained record of lab’s equipment- Oversaw rentals to students

College Park, Md, Us

- Led class lectures on course topics - Guided students individually in completion of assignments and other course goals - Assisted professor with preparation of class materials, both print and audio - Graded student assignments

College Park, Md, Us

- Assisted multiple professors with research projects- Engraved professional quality sheet music- Transcribed musical recordings- Interpreted and transcribed manuscripts and other original early music sources - Notable accomplishment:The Happy Captive - a complete transcription and engraving from manuscript of John Ernest Galliard's influential "abduction" opera

- Sang in four choirs for two to four services per week, plus one to two rehearsals- Performed as soloist when called upon- Additional services and duties as assigned, including singing for funerals, recording sessions, concerts, and tours

Columbia, Sc, Us

- Assisted concert series director and department head in organizing and running six concerts per year (four for Southern Exposure, two for composition department)- Managed Southern Exposure’s Facebook page and published social media advertising- Designed print advertising (composition department)- Distributed local print advertising to approximately 50 locations (Southern Exposure and composition department)- Maintained Southern Exposure's donor, mailing, and concert reserved-seating lists

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

- Sang for one service and one rehearsal per week- Sang additional services and concerts as assigned

- Sang three concerts per year with one rehearsal per week

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

- Tutored privately for two sections per semester of various graduate-level music theory courses- Taught class in absence of professor- Assisted in preparing course materials (print and audio media)

- Sang for one service and one rehearsal per week- Played piano for one service and one rehearsal per week - Conducted choir in absence of conductor- Additional services as assigned, including weddings and funerals

Certificate, Data Science

Doctor Of Musical Arts (Dma), Composition

Master Of Music (Mm), Conducting

Master Of Music (Mm), Composition

Bachelor Of Music (Bm), Theory And Composition