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Education

University Of California San Diego;

(June 2007)

Computer Science, B.S. and Molecular Biology, B.S.

Employment & Project History

Creator and Lead Developer, dwarf;

(August 2010 - Current)

Developing a high performance and massively scalable Python/C++ mathematical sparse graph library with potential applications from de novo human genome assembly to analyzing social networks.

Bioinformatics & Data Analyst, UCSF Chiu Lab VDDC;

(December 2008 - December 2009)

Investigated emerging viral pathogens in acute and chronic human disease utilizing two metagenomics-based technologies. The first is ultra high-throughput sequencing and the second is the ‘Virochip’, a pan-viral microarray that is capable of detecting both known and novel viruses in clinical specimens.

Technical Marketing, Riverbed Technologies;

(August 2008 - August 2009)

Investigated and reported on performance with various applications. Worked with partners to create joint solutions and briefs. Analyzed the competitive landscape.

Engineer, Riverbed Technologies;

(August 2007 - August 2008)

Proposed, designed, and created a framework to measure performance and identify regressions by comparing numerous metrics between builds.

Research Associate, UCSD Biological Sciences;

(September 2005 - June 2007)

Developed and used a novel method for studying circadian rhythms in Neurospora Crassa. Allowed for automated live recording of data rather than error prone periodic observations.

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant, Microbial Genetics, UCSD;

(Spring 2007)

Organization and function of prokaryotic genetic systems including sex factors, transduction, transformation, phage genetics, transposons, genetic engineering.

Teaching Assistant, Molecular Basis for Human Disease, UCSD;

(Winter 2007, Spring 2006)

An examination of the molecular basis of human diseases. Course emphasizes inherited human disorders, and some important diseases caused by viruses.

Teaching Assistant, Genetics, UCSD;

(Winter 2006)

An introduction to the principles of heredity in diploid organisms, fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

Grants and Scholarships

Chancellor’s Research Scholarship and Amylin Research Scholarship;

(2006-2007)

Scholarships were used to develop an automated system for recording and monitoring N. Crassa growth.