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Proof-finding Algorithm: involves complex data structure and algorithms, using Rust and concurrency

Engineering, algorithms and system design

Seattle, Washington, United States

Full stack position Led the end-to-end design (UI, RESTful APIs, business workflows, error handling and data schema design) and implementation for IdGen, a tool for generating 1+ million unique container IDs using Java, Typescript, the Play Framework, SQL and BulmaDesigned and developed Java endpoints in Clarity LIMS (Library Informational Management System) that modeled lab procedures in order to regulate and determine next steps for clinical protocolsImplemented a rule based system in Java using the Play Framework to automate the release of reports by separating those that required manual signoff . The feature saved the company 3+ hours of work a day that previously burdened the few scientists qualified to review themDeveloped a feature using the Play Framework in Typescript and Java to bulk move essential virtual containers, which allowed the company to expand operations into a new building

Created an open source plugin to automate cell image analysisAutomated a time consuming process that posed limitations for large scale data processing, allowing scientists to spend more time on researchPlugin was very positively received and is currently used in an exercise science labPublished as open source software for the scientific communityPlugin detects cell outlines, calculates cell areas and allows for iterative human/machine interaction to refine results

Seattle, Wa

Created a Lambda to test common API calls and updated runtime metrics to AWS CloudWatch. Ultimately exposed a significant slowdown during daily database backupsRefactored legacy software to improve readability and efficiency Debugged API codeWrote scripts to query MongoDB database

Oakland

BELAY STAFFTaught classes, assessed individual needs and certified members COUNSELOR FOR KIDS CAMPSupervised up to 20 kids in a wide age range to ensure safety by meeting individual needs without sacrificing the goals of the group Taught how to belay and tie in safely, while adapting to different learning speeds Encouraged a fun and meaningful climbing experience while fostering the development of new skills, requiring confidence building and encouragement CLIMBING COACH (June to August 2016)Provided encouragement for 4 to 15 teens by creating a positive and improvement oriented environment Gave teens technical advice to help them achieve climbing related goals, requiring creativity and effectively applying skills

Oakland

BELAY STAFFTaught classes, assessed individual needs, problem solved and effectively communicated informationCertified members by using standardized protocols specific to an organizationBelayed for and supervised events while ensuring the safety of up to 50 people in the gym at a time requiring prioritizing and switching between roles COUNSELOR FOR KIDS CAMPSupervised up to 20 kids in a wide age range to ensure safety by meeting individual needs without sacrificing the goals of the group Taught how to belay and tie in safely, while adapting to different learning speeds Encouraged a fun and meaningful climbing experience while fostering the development of new skills, requiring confidence building and encouragement ASSISTANT COACHProvided encouragement for 4 to 15 teens by creating a positive and improvement oriented environment Helped lead training programs through leadership and inspiring enthusiasmEncouraged team members to practice good habits in order to avoid injury by promoting responsible and sustainable practices Gave teens technical advice to help them achieve climbing related goals, requiring creativity and effectively applying skills