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Seattle, WA, US

Sustaining existing data infrastructure and transitioning to cloud/server-less platforms to improve production velocity on Intel's newest manufacturing line. Primary skills used: SQL Server, T-SQL, Snowflake, Python, PowerBI.Current projects:1) Developing new suite of metrics & indicators for Intel's next-generation die-stacking manufacturing line2).

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Provided data analytics needed to solve problems in R&D, Operations, Business for a Start-Up within Intel. Primary skills used: Python, R, SQL, Spark, Machine Learning, PowerBI, TableauMajor wins include:1) Eliminated a tedious analyst workflow by automating manually-done image comparison in Python, slashing time-to-data for R&D efforts by 90% (days to.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Used data analysis to find cost reduction opportunities on one of Intel's longest-running production lines. Primary skills used: DOE, Statistical Analysis, Python, R, Excel, JMP, and SQL.Major wins include:1) Created an automated system with Python (based on response-surface method) for adjustment of equipment settings, saving 100hr/month of technician.

Philadelphia, PA

Worked on a number of research projects at Drexel University over five years.Senior Capstone (1 year): Developed method to fluorinate oxide materials to improve capacity retention in lithium-ion batteries. Characterized materials for structural, compositional, and electrochemical changes.Graduate Research (1.5 years): Designed and tested cell-sorting.

New Brunswick, NJ

Through my second co-op, I worked on a number of projects in the Materials Science research group aimed at characterizing excipients - the materials used to assure drugs remain stable and are delivered to the right part of the body.-Designed experiments to evaluate phase transitions of multiple excipients.-Characterized excipients with thermal analysis.

Malvern, PA

For my first co-op, I worked with customers in many areas of manufacturing to assist them in their automation needs. When I wasn't busy supporting clients, I was working on various projects to optimize efficiency within the Application Engineering department. -Consulted for customers on automation of manufacturing processes using ifm's sensors-Designed.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Drexel Triathlon Team, Head Resident Assistant, Leader of Tour Guide program Year 1: 9 months BS classes, 3.

Master Of Science - Ms, Materials Science & Engineering, Gpa: 3.7

Completed concurrently with BS. Focus on MEMS & Electronic Materials. Teaching Assistant and Tutor for Materials Science, Programming, and.