Member of the Personalized Medicine project within Data Warehouse Group supporting NorthShore’s Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology team’s web-based application that processes sequenced genomic data. Built the API interface in that app that communicates with 3rd party provider PierianDx for the analysis of genomic data and to AmbryGenetics to retrieve results of blood samples. The app pulls down a resultant PDF and associated discrete data elements and makes it available to physicians and oncologists by means of EPIC.Python 3Django / Django REST Framework / multiprocessing / sftp / more modulesFlaskMS SQL ServerPostgresGIT/SVNGenetic data concepts; vcf format, next-generation sequencingNeo4j Graph DatabaseAssessing the viability of using graph databases within the python-based app or as part of the ETL process for the data warehouse.Machine and Deep Learning (13-week course at Institute of Professional Development at DePaul University - Jan-Mar 2020). Focused on fundamentals of machine learning; hands on assignments using python and R and using several online platforms (e.g. IBM's, Microsofts's, etc).Cloud Computing (13-week course at Institute of Professional Development at DePaul University - Jan-Mar 2019). Broad course that studied the different aspects of cloud services. Apache Spark (13 week course at Institute of Professional Development at DePaul University - Sept-Dec 2018)Final project: using Apache Spark to analyze a genomic variant file (vcf) in python. Used Cloudera. Big Data with Hadoop (13 week course at Institute of Professional Development at DePaul University - Sept-Dec 2016) Final project: using ruby with Hadoop (streaming). Used Cloudera. Various online courses: numpy, pandas

Projects:iN2LWorked on initial architecture and development of Rails-based app connected to a Couchbase NoSQL database and Couchbase Sync APIs; Devise authentication without ActiveRecord. Several proof-of-concepts to support architecture.ZipcarEmbedded as full team member on projects critical to Zipcar’s car-sharing business.Reservations: refactored the desperately slow core Zipcar reservations process by manipulating Oracle data structures in SQL, changing PL/SQL, reviewing nonperforming indexes, updating triggers, and changing Ruby code. Pooling: applications to allow Avis rental fleets to be reservable by Zipcar members. Partner API: allow Zipcar car sharing data accessibility to external partners via public key-based API; partners included Apple Maps, SNCF, and other transit services.Technologies: JRuby, RSpec, Oracle, MongoDB, Amazon S3, Layer 7 ESB API portalAmazon Student Prime: Multiple services designed to coordinate between themselves, Zipcar apps, and Amazon Student Prime APIs to credit Zipcar users with an Amazon credit. Technologies: Ruby, Sinatra, Rails 4, MongoDB, Cassandra, Amazon APIs, Zipcar APIs, JQuerySuper*Apps: series of services that provide critical web services to the core Zipcar applications.Technologies: Ruby, Sinatra, MongoDB, Amazon S3, Rspec, PL/SQL, 3rd party API integrationGoogle Analytics (GA): Responsible for project to extract daily GA data from API and load into Zipcar Data Warehouse; Technologies: JRuby, RailsAPI, GA API, Oracle 11Hack-a-thon: Hadoop project supporting a core Zipar feature.Hack-a-thon: Data-based project assessing how to reduce fraud.Hack-a-thon: Service using Amazon services and “serverless” technologies.Core Technologies:JRuby, Ruby 2, Rails 4, RSpec, Oracle / PL/SQL, MongoDB, Couchbase, Couchbase Sync, Memcache, Redis, Sinatra, GEMs, S3, Layer 7 ESB and API Portal, AWS services (Lambda, EC2, Dynamo, SQS, more)Tools:Jenkins, Slack/Screenhero, Jira, Fisheye, GIT, Bitbucket, Stash

FastModelSports produces sports-oriented modeling and diagramming software and facilitates the display and exchange of sports practices, plays, and drills.Role required collaborating with in-house and remote resources to refactor an existing web app and create a new one. Web apps predominantly supported the core sports software and new iPad app. Implemented in JRuby to exploit existing Java APIs. Entirely responsible for the web presence. Refactored for performance. Configured to gracefully display on mobile devices. Constructed store front, library, and key internal tools to support core company software. Very quick, reactive, iterative small company environment Rails 3JrubyAWS (Elastic Beanstalk)Java/J2EE/TomcatMercurial MySQLSequelJQuery, Bootstrap, HTML5/CSS3Project tools:Basecamp, Trello, Balsamiq, Kiln,

Colaborated closely with small remote team to develop features and maintain a team-oriented management and communication service. Agile-focused. Reacted quickly to market forces and customer feedback. Actively involved in development of Android app version of Teamer service. Integrated location service; integrated app with servser-side RESTful API. Integrated with Facebook, GoCardLess payments, Twilio SMS, Realex payments, Exceptional. Analyzed NewRelic performance monitoring; refactored code for performance and DRYness.Adapted JQuery/javascript open source calendar for Teamer requirements including AJAX calls to server. Developed purchase and inventorying feature for SMS usage. Connected to 3rd party payments.Ruby on Rails,JQuery including AJAX calls,Android,Jackson json parser,Eclipse w/Android extensions,Facebook APIs,Amazon S3,AgileZen, BaseCamp,Bluebox cloud hosting,Exceptional

Part of a small development team supporting the company's core business and product. Adding and maintaining features driven by business needs. Followed agile methodology. Very collaborative environment requiring communication across multiple locations.Ruby on RailsJQueryRSpecCucumberJasminePostgresCampfirePivotal TrackerHAMLSASSnginx/passengerRVMmany GEMAll projects resided at GITHUB. Site is hosted by EngineYard.

Part of a small development team using agile methodology that produced a website on-time using Ruby on Rails/MySQL. Actively involved in defining the business and designing the website and infrastructure. Focused on driving traffic to site by SEO, SEM, social networking, and web analytics. Continuing to build additional features and drive traffic to the site on-going.Ruby on RailsAjaxRestful RoutesRSpecCucumberCruiseControlmany Plugins/GemsMySQLSequel ProGit/GitxMongrelnginxmemcacheDeployment to Amazon EC2/S3Also Sphinx, GoogleAnalytics, Airbrake, Google Webmaster Tools, SEO techniques.

Part-time contract work helping an exciting start up add new features.Small team working remotely using BaseCamp. App based on Rails, JQuery, and MySql. Project source hosted at Github.

Part of an agile team that successfully migrated the core site to Ruby on Rails/MySQL from a Java/Oracle-based platform. 6 month, intense project that led to a seamless, on-time launch for users and business. Significant effort placed on focusing on improving the social networking aspects of the site. One of the largest Ruby/Rails sites.Responsibilities included:* Agile methodology using stories, retrospectives, iterations. Development team worked in a common area.* Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Test Driven Development (TDD); Rspec and pairing.* Performed site monitoring, performance tuning, refactoring, stress testing.* SEO, Google Webmaster, Restful routes, AJAX

Managed projects, priorities, and client interaction for core J2EE/JBoss/Oracle CarePages site. Led a team of 4 developers and 2 contractors with primary responsibility being design, development, and support of core site. Role required significant design and development responsibilities. Primary technical support for app servers and database. Active technical engagement with 3rd parties that were integrated into the CarePage site.Development done using Java, Oracle PL/SQL, javascript.Used Omniture Analytics, Google Maps, DoubleClick.Side project to design and develop website for HonorNurses.com (voluntary company-sponsored site for non-profit organization); JBoss, Tomcat, Oracle.

Designed, developed, and launched the original version of CarePages as part of the 5-person team in September 2000. The site was based on Java, EJBs, Servlets, JSPs, HTML, JDBC, SQL, and PL/SQL stored procedures using JBoss and WebLogic app servers, Apache, and Oracle 9i database. Object design, ER diagramming, and Java design patterns were used throughout. Responsible for website uptime and related site support issues. Active involvement in business-related discussions and decisions. Mentored junior team members. Managed development and installation of new site releases.

Worked directly with marketing department to design web site features. Development used server-side JavaScript and ASPs running on IIS accessing a SQL Server database predominantly by stored procedures.

* Team leader and lead designer/developer/data architect for Java-based job scheduling system. Developed using JDBC to interact with Oracle database. Relied on Java RMI between different machines. * Designed and developed an application used to support a key set of company products. Used Oracle Forms, Pro*C programs and scripts, SQL embedded PL/1, and PL/SQL procedures, and database triggers throughout.* Developed Perl and Korn shell scripts, some accessing Oracle, for document distribution system; documents sent MIME encrypted and compressed via email.

* Promotional Marketing Project: Performed business and systems analyses of the promotional planning function; led a team in designing and building a GUI PC-based prototype; extensive communication with planners and marketers was necessary. Emphasis on data and process modeling was significant.* Automotive POS Project: Performed the analysis for a PNS system to support Auto Centers; dealt with business users directly; responsible for the marketing and customer information parts of the design; evaluated and chose a PC-based system; participated in the installation within an Auto Center. * Import/Export Systems: Responsible and accountable for the development, implementation, and support of information systems for the Import/Export department. The systems were entirely based on DB2 and IMS.