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OneTouch Robotics is developing a Java-based enterprise-focused application framework for robotics.

The Mission of TechGarage a 501(c)3 non-profit is to develop self-sustainable models for educational robotics programs that engage young minds in building science, technology, engineering, and math skills, while simultaneously inspiring innovation and creativity. Additionally, to enable students to work collaboratively in a team environment and fostering well-rounded life capabilities, including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. www.tech-garage.orgAs the founder and chief-volunteer led the organization to a $750,000 a year program budget partnering with Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County to deliver year round technology programs taught by minority engineering students attending FAU or Palm Beach State. With COVID the at-risk outreach program has been paused and reevaluating post-COVID if it can be restarted.

An early-stage technology development company focused on applications of deep learning in robotics

With COVID the impact of the digital divide in low-income communities became evident with families who did not have high-speed internet or laptops for virtual school. Started a pilot program with support from the Pulte Family Foundation to hire and train recent high school graduates from low-income communities to install high-speed internet in their neighborhood. Deployed Ubiquiti managed network in two communities managed by the Boca Raton Housing Authority at 150 residents by running CAT6 ethernet cable to each home. Team members were paid $15 an hour working 30-40 hours a week over the summer. The Boca Raton Housing Authority asked if we could install a modern video security system and that work was done at the corporate office and Boca Islands East Apartments. The goal of the pilot project was to see if on the job training in a technical field that also requires hard work and installation skills. The smartphone generation regardless of the neighborhood they live in or the high school they attended is up for the challenge and exceeded our expectations. The target was to do the install for $250 per house which would include labor and network build-out one block at a time. By installing CAT6 ethernet cable to each home we future proof the ability to deliver high-speed network for years to come. The second phase of the project was to use the team members to provide tech support and training for the families in the community on how to use the internet for education, training, job searches and online jobs. We were not able to secure funding for the project expansion and in the process of exploring funding future options.

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

Use genomic data to identify and characterize molecular targets for Conditionally Active Biology(CAB) in a Tumor Microenvironment Environment(TEM) for CAR-T therapy in solid tumors. Develop and analyze approaches in synthetic biology in T-cells for optimal treatment strategies with the goal of evolving adaptive immunity to cure cancer.

Sioux Falls, Sd, Us

Responsible for the retrospective analysis of breast cancer clinical trials for genomic biomarkers that are prognostic of outcome or predictive of treatment. Developed neoadjuvant pan-cancer genomic EMR system for patient practice that collects all relevant patient data for genomic driven treatment decisions, genomic testing, treatment combinations and a range of outcomes. Leading computational efforts for an international consortium of pathologists and oncologists to automate lymphocyte calling metrics in breast cancer clinical trials using AI/Deep Learning.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Taught robotics course using challenge based learning

Sioux Falls, Sd, Us

Develop methods to find compact prognostic and predictive gene signatures that are biologically relevant in large breast cancer clinical trial genomic expression profiles.

La Jolla, California, Us

Responsible for the genomic analysis of expression data from Next Generation Sequencing, cDNA and siRNA libraries in cellular based screens. Develop methods to find prognostic and predictive gene signatures in large breast cancer clinical trial genomic expression profiles. Process and work with Cancer Next Generation Sequencing data using various software tools (Tophat, SeqSolve, CLC).

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Responsible for developing software to automate submission and analysis of mass spectrometry data based on H/D exchange to detect protein-ligand binding sites. Developed new peptide detection algorithm that reduced detection time from 72 hours on high performance computer to 30 seconds on end user class computer. Rewrote end user application reducing user data curation from two weeks to one hour. (http://hdx.florida.scripps.edu) Fungal Genome analysis for external partner to annotate known and predicted genes in GMOD. Designing software to process and normalize assay data from cDNA and siRNA screens based on variable protocols and cell lines.

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Developed an Enterprise IP Video Management system for use in video surveillance and homeland security. Distributed architecture based on Web Service 2.0, IPVideoXML and Java. Designed video analytics for object tracking to detect loitering, fence jumping, wrong-way detection, people counting and other intelligent video object detection algorithms.

Gainesville, Florida, Us

Member of UF ERP Vision team - Member of UF ERP Stakeholder committee Participated in the initial planning and implementation stages leading to the selection of ERP vendor, site selection, technical staffing of project. Evaluate and recommend technology for implementation on ERP project. Provide technical development in a variety of key project areas.

Porting of Fourbit J2SE product, Fablet, to Java Micro Edition J2ME-MIDP running on Palm and PocketPC. Developed PDAMark, a performance benchmark of business logic running on PDAs using Java.

Morley, Western Australia , Au

Gen Y focused entertainment web site. Responsible for a state-of-the-art development and implementation of 3D virtual chat technology and secure digital music strategy. Implemented catalog/e-commerce web site and 30,000 sq ft warehouse fulfillment facility. Jester produced and mailed 2,000,000 catalogs/magazines a year.

A Florida-based private venture capital firm that is focused on investments in early-stage companies in the areas of Internet Enabling Technologies, E-commerce, Internet Telephony, Digital Media and Entertainment and Telecommunications. Reviewed all potential technology investments.

Application development of CD audio content preparation tools in Java. Java-based graph analysis tools for comparison of different audio compression algorithms. Rewrote JavaSound API for CD-quality sound playback. Implemented watermarking analysis for SDMI compliance. Integration of Java performance enhancements in various Java projects. Supported internationalization of application for the Japanese market

Developed one of the first travel blogs by documenting the wonders of the world in real-time at www.worldwander.com. Traveled to 40 countries and video content was licensed by an NYSE listed company for use in a travel documentary series.

Founder of software and hardware consulting company primarily supporting IBM in its worldwide sports marketing programs by integrating cutting edge IBM technology into sports broadcasts. Wrote the timing and scoring system used at the Indy 500, IRL, Nascar Brickyard, PGA scoring analysis, PBA scoring software, 1996 Atlanta Olympics, F1 tunnel boat racing, trade show content development. Secure Digital Photo ID Card system used by IBM at a range of locations. 3D video systems used in surgery,

Gainesville, Florida, Us

Elected Student Body President as an opposition candidate to the established parties that zero funded over petty politics the University of Florida Engineers Fair hosted in March. Developed the GatorOne Card. Computerized ID card system that combines client/server, digital imaging, DB2 database, and mainframe integration. This system was installed in 1989 on the Amiga platform and was later migrated to OS/2 and was a first of it kind digital photo ID system. The Gator One card is still in use today at UF with the same graphic treatment, barcode and integrated mag stripe I designed 30+ years ago.

Phd, Computer Engineering - Bioinformatics

Masters, Computer Science

Mba, Entrepreneurship For Engineers And Scientists

Electrical Engineering