Experience

RadiusAI

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Science Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Lead a team of data scientists to build computer vision products for retail analytics

• Computer Vision Engineer

  • May 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Contributed to the design and implementation of the core computer vision pipeline for retail and healthcare analytics• Trained and deployed deep learning models for 3D localization and action recognition at the edge• Worked among a cross-functional team during a large-scale software deployment of 900 retail locations • Created software tools for video streaming, collection, and annotation



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Applied deep learning-based methods for monocular depth estimation used for robotics • Designed a novel learning framework to predict robotic grasping points on novel objects from a monocular RGB camera • Benchmarked new machine learning models against published methods on widely accepted scientific data sets • Applied deep learning-based methods for monocular depth estimation used for robotics • Designed a novel learning framework to predict robotic grasping points on novel objects from a monocular RGB camera • Benchmarked new machine learning models against published methods on widely accepted scientific data sets



Visikol

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Vision Scientist

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Developed custom computer vision solutions for automated bioimage analysis • Trained deep learning models for image recognition and segmentation tasks • Published an open-source deep learning library compatible with four public biomedical image datasets • Collaborated with biologists to design computer vision tools for streamlining workflow • Developed custom computer vision solutions for automated bioimage analysis • Trained deep learning models for image recognition and segmentation tasks • Published an open-source deep learning library compatible with four public biomedical image datasets • Collaborated with biologists to design computer vision tools for streamlining workflow



University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Student Researcher

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  The Kievit Laboratory focuses on the development of theranostic nanoparticles for the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. We use dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI to quantitatively assess perfusion of Gadolinium-labeled nanoparticles in the brain using pharmacokinetic parameters such as Ktrans. P.I. - Forrest Kievit, Ph.D.Lab - Kievit Laboratory-Recipient of a year long research fellowship awarded by the Agricultural Research Division-Development of image processing and curve fitting algorithms with MATLAB for DCE-MRI-Development of MATLAB GUI's used by other lab members-Maintain storage and handling of MRI data-2X poster presenter at BMES annual conferenceYoo, D., Magsam, A. W., Kelly, A. M., Stayton, P. S., Kievit, F. M., & Convertine, A. J. (2017). Core-Cross-Linked Nanoparticles Reduce Neuroinflammation and Improve Outcome in a Mouse Model of Traumatic Brain Injury. ACS nano, 11(9), 8600-8611. Show less

• Student Athlete

  • Aug 2014 - May 2018

  Rely upon work ethic and determination to achieve academic, athletic and personal success.Demonstrate leadership and role-model qualities through service and daily actions.Proven ability to manage multiple demands.



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entrepreneurship/Research Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  National Science Foundation funded research experience for undergraduates (REU). A ten week program focused on translational STEM research with market potential. P.I. - Guoan Zheng, Ph.D. Lab - Smart Imaging Laboratory (bio-photonics, microscopy, Fourier ptychography) -GPU accelerated autofocusing for whole slide imaging using NVIDIA Jetson TX2 platform -Single frame autofocusing using multiple LEDs -C++/Matlab with libraries such as OpenCV, cuFFt and CUDA API Liao, J., Jiang, Y., Bian, Z., Mahrou, B., Nambiar, A., Magsam, A. W., ... & Zheng, G. (2017). Rapid focus map surveying for whole slide imaging with continuous sample motion. Optics letters, 42(17), 3379-3382. Show less



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  National Science Foundation funded research experience for undergraduates (REU). A ten week program focused on STEM research in cellular bioengineering. P.I. - Mark Pierce, Ph.D. Lab - Pierce Lab (optical imaging, biomedical imaging, optical coherence tomography) -Optimized optical CT with a novel clearing agent for 3D visualization of rodent skeletons -Developed a high dynamic range imaging protocol and Matlab program to enhance 3D image quality -Collaborated with bioimaging companies Visikol Inc. and Modus QA Magsam, A. W., Johnson, M., Villani, T., & Pierce, M. C. (2017). Optical Projection Tomography with a Tissue Clearing Agent for Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Studies. Birth defects research. Show less



NU Tutoring Co.

• Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Calculus/Physics Tutor

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Tutored UNL students one-on-one in Calculus II, Calculus III, and Calculus Based Physics I. Reinforced mathematics and physics concepts to students. Helped students develop problem-solving strategies relevant to calculus/physics. Tutored UNL students one-on-one in Calculus II, Calculus III, and Calculus Based Physics I. Reinforced mathematics and physics concepts to students. Helped students develop problem-solving strategies relevant to calculus/physics.



North Valley Gymnastics

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Men's Gymnastics Assistant Coach

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Coached 8-18 year old athletes in the Junior Olympic program. Helped develop individual training plans to progress athletes to the level they desired. Lead and managed groups of athletes through specific assignments. Coached 8-18 year old athletes in the Junior Olympic program. Helped develop individual training plans to progress athletes to the level they desired. Lead and managed groups of athletes through specific assignments.



Magsam Masonry

• United States
• Construction

• Masonry Laborer

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  A summer position that involves the movement and organization of masonry materials on job sites. The job requires hardworking, self-motivated individuals who are able to work at a fast and physically demanding pace. During my time working for this company, I was also given the responsibility to pick-up and drop off large amounts of masonry materials (different types of block and mortar) at different job sites using company work trucks. This is a position I had during the summer of 2014 and the summer of 2015. Show less