Posit System Administrator for CDC's Enterprise Data, Analytics, and Visualization (EDAV) platform.

We help organizations and people make better decisions by increasing their ability to tell stories with data and create evidence-based solutions to business problems.

- Technical lead for Shiny applications and R packages- Developed and delivered training materials for advanced Shiny applications and R packages with Posit Workbench and Posit Cloud

- Designed and deployed Shiny applications for Centralized Statistical Monitoring (CSM) group- Created internal R packages for streamlining CSM Shiny application development- Delivered 15+ training materials to covering R programming, data wrangling and visualizations using Posit Workbench and Posit Cloud (https://mjfrigaard.github.io/bmrn-tutorials/)

As a Lecturer in Data Journalism at California State University, Chico, I had the privilege of guiding and educating college juniors in the dynamic field of data journalism. My role centered on imparting theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for modern journalism.Key Responsibilities:- Developed and delivered comprehensive course content focusing on data analysis, digital storytelling, and journalistic integrity.- Implemented hands-on training in data analysis tools, enabling students to analyze and interpret complex datasets for storytelling.- Cultivated an interactive and collaborative classroom environment to stimulate critical thinking and innovative approaches to journalism.- Assessed student work, providing detailed and constructive feedback to foster their academic and professional growth.- Kept abreast of evolving trends in data journalism and integrated these advancements into the curriculum to ensure relevance and practicality.- Engaged in collaborations with faculty and industry experts to enhance the educational experience, including guest lectures and workshops.- Mentored students on various projects, guiding them through challenges and supporting their career aspirations.Achievements:- Improved students' proficiency in data journalism tools and techniques, as reflected in project quality and student feedback.- Developed a course that is now part of the required curriculum for Journalism majors.Skills and Expertise:- Expertise in data journalism practices and ethical standards.- Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools such as R, ggplot2, and plotly.- Strong ability in curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies.- Excellent communication and mentorship skills.

Lead developer for the Diabetes Technology Society's (DTS) Blood Glucose Monitor Surveillance Program. The application displays a 3-dimensional interpretation of the risk based on 200+ experts in diabetes care. View app: https://www.diabetestechnology.org/seg/

I was a regular contributor to Data Journalism in R on the Northeastern University School of Journalism blog/website (http://www.storybench.org).

The Platform uses data science to remove obstacles and manage complexity, allowing human creativity to soar. Numericc applies machine intelligence to software development, to help teams dramatically improve outcomes.

This position entails the development, modification, debugging, and evaluation of complex high-performance computing (HPC), data science, computational science, and cyberinfrastructure (CI) software and technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing and formulating logic for new systems, creating complex algorithms, and conducting advanced software and hardware analysis and debugging. The role demands sophisticated programming skills and collaboration with domain scientists to integrate relevant knowledge.Primary tasks involve:- Crafting complex SQL queries for databases like Clarity.- Debugging, testing, and updating these queries.- Designing and managing multi-table relational databases for integrated clinical and geocoded data.- Analyzing data in collaboration with statisticians using tools like R and Stata.The role also includes documenting and presenting research codes, HPC systems, and CI tools/software. This covers their usage, capabilities, characteristics, and performance, aimed at attracting domain science communities and promoting new technologies.Documentation duties encompass:- Detailing SQL queries for the integrated relational database.- Documenting the database, including its structure, metadata, and interface specifications.

I had the opportunity to work in the Kidney Research Health Collaborative (KHRC) at the San Francisco Veteran Medical Center, led by Dr. Carmen Peralta. In my role as Research Associate, my primary duty was managing data for all clinical research volunteers and participants, ensuring veterans were effectively screened or diagnosed with CKD.My responsibilities included:- Preparing and obtaining approvals for IRB applications, including consent documents and study protocols.- Developing clinical study materials consistent with trial protocols, such as database documentation, monitoring templates, and lab reports.- Implementing and overseeing research protocols to meet deadlines and comply with IRB and local guidelines.- Identifying and addressing workflow problems based on monitoring reports.- Maintaining participant databases and producing reports for the Primary Investigator and staff.- Ensuring participant safety and reporting any adverse events.- Providing regular updates on trial management to the team.

My writing responsibilities included independently researching science and health topics for multiple audiences and working under tight deadlines. Example articles are listed below (and available upon request).- Doomed: The Science Behind Disasters. This text is aimed at international general high school and lay readers. - Authored section: Chilean Earthquake: Warning System FailuresThe Worldmark Encyclopedia of Global Health Issues: the audience for this text is international AP/IB students or undergraduates. Authored sections: 1. Genetic Testing and Privacy Issues 2. Noncommunicable Diseases (Lifestyle Diseases) 3. Pharmaceutical Research, Testing, and Access, Sidebar: Pharmaceutical Supply to Developing Nations 4. Vaccines, Sidebar: Experimental use in Ebola Outbreak 5. Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Sidebar: MMR fraud and anti-vaccine movements

During my time at the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC), I was promoted from a Research Coordinator to Research Scientist I. I had the opportunity to work with excellent mentors and supervise a skilled team of statistical interns.1. Statistical analysis for grant-sponsored programs 2. Preparing IRB applications3. Drafting consent documents and study protocols4. Database design and management 5. Grant writing

I designed and implemented the curriculum for the following courses: Physical Activity Epidemiology, Statistical Methods in Kinesiology, and Principles of Strength and ConditioningI used the university-based resource (WebCT Vista™) for efficient communication with students and other university staff and facultyMy goals and objectives for these courses included: 1) stimulating student interest in exercise science and scientific methods, 2) re-enforcing the importance of peer-reviewed science in the exercise/health fields, 3) re-enforcing the importance of academic excellence, and 4) helping to bridge the gap between the theoretical knowledge in Kinesiology and clinical and practical applications

Medic responsibilities:- Administered emergency medical treatment- Initialized stabilization, treatment, and triage- Monitored patients vital signs during transportation- Assisted with outpatient and inpatient care and treatmentNon-commissioned officer responsibilities:1) assisting with outpatient care and supervision of facilities under the supervision of a physician or physician's assistant2) establishing priorities for medical trainings3) providing guidance, training, and supervision to subordinates