Current PhD candidate at University of Houston, Ecology and Evolution department. Graduated in 2011 with a M.Sc. In Biotechnology from University of Houston-Clearlake. Graduated December 2007 with a B.S. in Biotechnology from University of Houston-Downtown. Currently serving as a Chief Scientist for Microbes Biosciences in The Woodlands, Texas. Worked for several years in the biotechnology field to include microbial enhanced oil recovery, microRNA microarray's and GMO fermentations. I also have four years of experience in various areas of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense (NBCD) and Hazmat.Specialties: Experience in various areas of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense (NBCD). Level 2 Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Specialist Instructor. Advanced Hapesite Operator and Maintenance Qualified. Certified 40 Hour HazWoper and completed Battelle Memorial Institute Enhanced Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Course. Laboratory skills for Molecular Biology/Microbiology such as Cloning, PCR, RT/QPCR, microarray, sequencing, bioinformatics, anaerobic fermentation, and other laboratory skills