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Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Overnight Associate in weight training and Customer Service.

United States

GS 11 - comparablePrototype Research - Retrieves and processes data from instrumentation type data acquisition units used during vehicle endurance and performance testing. Processes and analyzes C++ and UNIX Software and Control systems. Ensures proper tracking and storage of all test documentation, software development and media. Assists in processing data relating to the measurements taken by test Field personnel on the test site. Assists in troubleshooting data collection issues. Uses data processing to process, analyze, and visualize data. Assists in all security matters pertaining to test data collection and processing. Analyzes organizational systems to find more efficient ways of doing things. Analyzes system challenges and identifies the best solution to meet project needs and then takes a project from conception to completion.

United States

University Texas - HETTelescopeTelescope Operator Engineer2015 – 2018GS 9 - comparableContract - Prototype ResearchEngineering, Stacking the Telescope, storing it in the Astronomical Data Archive, electronic and optical testing; laboratory troubleshooting, and developing systems for Operations.

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)The Expanded Very Large Array(EVLA)New MexicoArray Operator 2005- 2012GS 9 – 11 comparableRF Research - multiple operating systems and software applications to monitor the integrity of numerous scientific observations for the EVLA. Oracle Database Management. System Testing of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment; storing it in the Astronomical Data Archive. Troubleshoot electrical systems and Field Distribution Systems in general. Proficient in applications specific to operations at the Array: UNIX/Linux, Queue, Project Observing. Expanded Monitor and Control System analyzing SYSCORX with Astronomical Image Processing System (Digital Signal Processing) software used Python, Windows, MS Windows, MS Office, Linux Redhat 5, Modcomps; transferring radio signals into optical pics; learning CASA programming among others. Responsible for simultaneous monitoring of multiple computers display and perform real-time corrections and adjustments. Perform system tests to measure values used and perform corresponding fine tuning to ensure correct antenna synchronization and operation. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, reviews observation schedules and maintains records of astronomical observations. Data Analysis of raw data to ensure that it is being correctly processed by the correlator; worked with engineers and technicians to diagnose and repair systems including Servo, DCS, Cryogenic, LOIF, Front End, Mechanical, Electronic and Electrical. Typical activities include: Analyzing system challenges and identifying the best solution to meet project needs. Taking a project from conception to completion. Manage and respond to radio calls and traffic from workers and technicians in the field, handling dispatch through radio, telephone and VOIP. Assisted with facility tours and answered questions from the public. Drove the NRAO Shuttle for two hours daily transporting personnel and equipment.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, COResearch Specialist2001 – 2004GS 9 - ComparableDuties: Set up the Cytometers, proper alignment of the optical instruments and lasers (Primary Laser Line (nm) 355, 405, 488, 532, 561, 627-640 etc.) worked in a Micro-biological (Wet Lab) and Chemical laboratory (managing chemical inventory) Ran Experiments, Analyzed Data, on micron scale, for the microbiologists, sent out of state to go to BD Technical School.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, CO Material Engineer2000-2001 GS 9 - comparableContract - Research -Designed, developed, analyzed, fabricated prototype optical instruments for the satellites forAstronomical Missions and Tested; used SolidWorks; worked in two (clean rooms) laboratories where deposition was taking place, monitoring FTIR Spectroscopy, under several differing Projects, programming with IDL and studying ISO systems.

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics

Associate'S Degree, Physics