Data-Driven Modeling
Research | University of Texas at Austin |
2008-05-01 2001-09-01 |
| Conducted original research in machine learning, automated reasoning, multiagent systems and robotics. Implemented and evaluated autonomous learning agents embodied in complex environments. | ||
Research | University of Texas at Austin |
2008-05-01 2002-09-01 |
| Conducted original research in optimization, algorithm design, probabilistic analysis, and game-theoretic analysis. Gained expertise in integer/linear programming and complexity analysis. | ||
Hyper-Parallel Dataflow | Pervasive Software |
2008-05-01 2006-11-01 |
| Conducted original research in concurrent programming using a framework for dataflow applications in Java. Benchmarked a variety of novel dataflow implementations of algorithms including decision tree training, rule-based name standardization, and k-means clustering. | ||
Database Optimization | Scott & White Hospital |
2007-07-13 2006-10-01 |
| Developed, modified, and maintained library of stored procedures, views, and Crystal Reports in pathology department's PowerPath system. Collaborated with physicians to generate reports for auditing, administration, and research. | ||
Secure Distributed Applications | Texas A&M University |
2006-11-01 2005-06-01 |
| Designed and implemented distributed applications spanning authentication, identity management, web apps, provisioning, and bulk mail. Coordinated subsystem deployment, testing, interface features, and notification content. | ||
Quantitative Analysis | D. E. Shaw & Co. |
2006-09-01 2006-05-01 |
| Performed statistical analysis and risk modeling of financial instruments. Applied efficient numerical and algorithmic techniques to create and evaluate models used in hedging against market moves. | ||
Automated Record Linkage | Amazon.com |
2005-09-01 2005-05-01 |
| Applied recent machine learning research to the problem of record linkage. Used natural language processing to automate duplicate removal from a large database. Along with a team, helped design a new information retrieval system. | ||
Research | University of Texas at Austin |
2004-12-01 2003-09-01 |
| Conducted original research in data mining and optimization focusing on constrained k-means clustering. Solved optimization problems in C++ using MOSEK, while addressing noisy constraints. | ||
Automated Scheduling | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
2003-08-01 2003-05-01 |
| Developed an automated goal-generation system using clustering of geological survey data. Collaborated with NASA scientists on scheduler for MISUS, an autonomous Mars rover. | ||
Satellite Tracking | MIT Lincoln Laboratory |
2002-08-01 2002-06-01 |
| Upgraded real-time ionospheric monitoring system from FORTRAN and C to object-oriented C++. Measured and corrected for ionospheric activity's effect on satellite tracking, using GPS signal bias. | ||
Collaborative Filtering | University of California, Los Angeles |
2001-08-01 2000-09-01 |
| Implemented and evalutated collaborative filtering algorithms including Bayesian networks and instance-based methods. Compared performance in recommender systems. | ||
Web and Application Development | Computer Consulting Group |
1999-09-01 1998-07-01 |
| Designed and maintained client web sites built with ASP, IIS and Microsoft SQL server. Developed custom accounting applications in Microsoft Visual FoxPro. | ||