Resume

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

• MS in Computer Science (2020-Present)
  • GPA: 4.0/4.0
  • Anticipated May 2022 graduation
  • Concentration in Graphics Programming

University of Rochester

• BS in Neuroscience (2010-2014)
  • GPA: 3.6/4.00; Dean’s List
  • Major GPA: 3.51/4.00
  • Awarded the Dean’s Scholarship
  • Awarded the Take 5 Scholarship

• Non-Matriculated Student studying Computer Science (2018-2019)

Work Experience

VR Theatre Lighting Designer

Rochester Institute of Technology (2021 Fall – Present)

• Implemented control systems for sets of lighting units to be scriptable for a motion-captured dance performance in Unreal Engine 4.
• Replicated the ETC Source Four spotlight in in Unreal Engine 4.
• Example Performance: DigiDance by Thomas Warfield

Product Engineering Intern

Geopipe Inc. (2021 Spring/Summer)

• Adjusted coordinate system across entire product pipeline, changing data organization and removing restrictions created by the UTM zone system used previously
• Integrated new components into the Unity SDK targeting performance improvements, bringing framerates from 5-15 to 30-60.
• Learned product pipeline, generated multiple models of cities from geodata collected from international sources, allowing for an expansion in model coverage.

Laboratory Technician IV – Lab Manager

University of Rochester Medical Center (2015-2020, promoted July 2018)

• Managed health and training of multiple nonhuman primate subjects, lab supplies, safety procedures and surgical preparations to maintain smooth operations within the laboratory setting.
• Co-developed a surgical planning method for 3D-printed implants designed to target deep brain structures using Blender and 3D Slicer, allowing the lab to conduct experiments with a chronically implanted electrode targeting the amygdala.
• Updated behavioral task software to interact with newer hardware, run different tasks, and communicate different flags with modern Plexon electrophysiology hardware to enable our lab to use the newest available system.
• Updated analysis software to properly handle new types of neurological recording data and move forward from a 7-year-old version of MATLAB.
• Assisted in electrophysiological recordings and other neurological experiments to explore the role of the prefrontal cortex in integrating auditory and visual information in social settings.
• Assisted in histological processing of brain tissue for anatomical analyses in several ongoing projects.

Audiovisual Technician

First Unitarian Church of Rochester (2013-2015)

• Mixed audio for live band, sermons and other performances for a cohesive service.
• Controlled lighting for weekend services.
• Controlled recording of weekend services for distribution to church members via DVD.
• Set up and tore down audio and lighting equipment for various types of services.

Audio-Visual Engineer

University of Rochester International Theatre Program (2012-2014)

• Led Audio-Visual department in delivery of functioning audio and projection systems, leading to successful weeks of productions.
• Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
• Interpreted technical data from drawings, blueprints, schematics and service manuals.
• Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.
• Interfaced with lighting, stage management and scenery teams to integrate functionality.

IT Technician

University of Rochester Warner School of Education (2012 Summer)

• Provided classroom and office technical guidance and support to team members.
• Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
• Processed old media into new formats.

Summer Research Intern

Boston Children’s Hospital
(2013 Summer)

• Worked with postdoctoral fellow to test drug treatment effectiveness on breast cancer cell behavior.
• Ran Western Blots, cultured cells for Proliferation and Migration assays, tested enzyme activities in regular conditions, and tested several inhibitors.
• Analyzed results with regards to inhibitor efficiency and IC50 calculations.

Summer Research Intern

Cleveland Clinic
(2011 Summer)

• Worked Researched diabetic animal models to replace a faulty model.
• Assisted technician with survival surgeries for data collection.
• Collect blood samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Recorded, reported and posted test results using Excel.

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