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- Using patterns in time and space to resolve ambiguity- Leveraging every aspect of hardware capabilities to reduce interference

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

- Finding novel ways to associate data in time and space- Devising algorithms to help radars see things they never could before

Smyrna, GA

• Awarded internal R&D money to investigate Sensor Augmented Vision. - Competitive award in which only 1 in 4 proposals were accepted - Research Objective: develop a sensor-agnostic software platform to render target.
• Developed novel estimation algorithms for determining the angle of arrival(AoA) of multiple target sources simultaneously. These algorithms were applied to the raw data… Show more
• Developed novel estimation algorithms for determining the angle of arrival(AoA) of multiple target sources simultaneously. These algorithms were applied to the raw data from multiple radar sensors to mitigate the.
• Using OOP design principles, lead the integration of all signal processing algorithms into a radar interferometer targeting system. This algorithm block combined the raw signals from multiple radar sensors and produced.

Blacksburg, VA

• Implemented a GPU phased-array algorithm using Nvidia’s CUDA which increased performance over a comparable CPU based algorithm by a factor of 135
• Created a simulation platform to test data processing algorithms for an ultrasonic inspection system prototype which allowed development prior to construction
• Provided a comprehensive feasibility study on the use of GPUs for ultrasonic data processing in real-time inspection systems
• Co-authored the patent application… Show more
• Co-authored the patent application US20140219059 A1 Show less

Blacksburg, VA

• Developed numerous high-performance Monte Carlo simulation codes in C/C++ which computed a variety of statistical measures of a non-equilibrium Ising model.
• Wrote various python and bash scripts to perform tasks such as: Running batches of simulations on the local computer cluster Automating data management Generating movies of results

Blacksburg, VA

• Mentor and note-taker for a blind undergraduate student taking advanced physics courses such as Quantum Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.
• Recitation leader for first and second semester calculus based physics courses
• Lab instructor for introductory circuits lab

Lynchburg, Virginia

• ENGINEER II
• Developed a multi-threaded Labview ray-tracing algorithm which enabled a real-time ultrasonic inspection system for use within commercial nuclear plants
• Entrusted to present results at the ASNT Fall Conference, a national conference for non-destructive testing.
• Heavily involved in the writing of patent US 20080121040 A1, an “Ultrasonic Inspection Technique”, including successfully defending the… Show more ENGINEER II
• Heavily involved in the writing of patent US 20080121040 A1, an “Ultrasonic Inspection Technique”, including successfully defending the submission at the USPTOENGINEER I
• Introduced a Fermat’s Principle based ray-tracing algorithm which increased processing speed by an order of magnitude over existing Snell’s law based methods

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Physics, 3.43

Activities and Societies: • Treasurer, Graduate Physics Student Society • Graduate Student Representative, 2012-2013 • Advisor: Dr. Michel.

Engineering Physics, 3.56

School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Bachelors, Physics, 3.73

• Minor: Music