Who am I- I'm a lover of mathematics and physics. I merged my love of word problems with my interest in figuring out what is really going on in the molecular world into an engrossing and fulfilling graduate experience in computational biophysics. After both a professor in the practice and a postdoctoral researcher position, I'm at a place where I want to work in data science and analytics in either the government and non-profit space to make the world around me betterWhere I've been- I started my physics experience in a Raman spectroscopy lab at Appalachian State University and moved to protein biochemistry and solution NMR research at Rutgers University before figuring out that experiment is not my passion. Apprehensive at first, I shift to computational research methods in 2015 and have not looked back since. I truly enjoy finding new ways to use Python, SQL, and bash to work through problems while learning R and C++. I have several years experience in statistical mechanics, so I have been working on Machine Learning and Deep Learning methods in Python.What I've done- My doctoral research focused on computational biophysical studies of DNA with the goal of learning more about the physics of constrained DNA configurations and how DNA sequence influences these states. My work resulted in four publications, collaborations with the the Mayo Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine, and speaking engagements at seminars and conferences. I was able to work on post-doctoral research work on DNA fragments and circular forms of DNA, and how merging predictive modeling and molecular dynamics simulations can lead to new insights into the biological nature of these DNA structures.What I hope to do- By now you've seen how much of a nerd I am. I love what I do. I also love being of service and working in a team to accomplish a goal that benefits all. I enjoy mentoring just as much as I enjoy spending hours in a text book or a tutorial site learning new programming methods. What I want to do is be a team player for a greater cause- I want to bring my curiosity, my enthusiasm, my dedication, and my love of a code math problem to work for you.How can I help?
