Experience

EarthSky Communications

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Assistant

  • 2020 - Present

  Currently working for EarthSky, a science-focused Internet portal serving 20 million yearly users, which evolved from the long-running Earth & Sky radio series. Together with the editors, was given shared responsibility for the following ongoing projects: (1) Best Places to Stargaze, (2) Community Photos, (3) Tonight Chart, (4) EarthSky News, and (5) proofreading of articles. Main tasks are Best Places to Stargaze, bearing the responsibility of reviewing and expanding the worldwide database of 600+ sites compiled by EarthSky at http://earthsky.org/stargazing/, and Community Photos, in charge of approving submissions received daily from the public for publication in the gallery maintained at http://earthsky.org/earthsky-community-photos/. Show less



Ana G. Méndez University, Cupey Campus

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Instructor of Astronomy

  • 2014 - Present

  Sought out in 2013 by the director at Ana G. Méndez University's Center for Sustainable Development Studies (i.e., CEDES) to design a newly-offered community extension program focusing on visual astronomy that would lead to an 8-unit, 100-hour university certificate. The plan was accepted and the resulting one-year program, now the flagship educational offering at CEDES, has been offered continuously since its launch in 2014 with a cumulative enrollment of well over 500 students, enjoying extensive coverage by the press and in social media. Currently working as the lead instructor of astronomy at CEDES, teaching four core units (12 to 16 contact hours each) plus four elective units, with occasional classes taught at the Arecibo Observatory. Student evaluations over a seven-year period consistently surpass 4.7 on a 5-point scale. Seeking ways to further develop the program, hosted book presentation events in 2019, 2018, 2016 (twice) and 2015; additionally, arranged special visits by science educators from the US mainland in 2018 and 2014, and went on to deliver a public Astronomy Day event in 2018. Show less



AC Publishing House

• http://www.blurb.com/user/caussade/

• Founder and Publisher

  • 2018 - Present

  Currently the publisher and editor at AC Publishing House, an online business using the Blurb Internet platform to sell books directly to customers via on-demand printing. Four titles are currently in print and available for sale, in both English and Spanish, all containing original material. Book design, image selection and book production are arranged entirely by the author. Currently the publisher and editor at AC Publishing House, an online business using the Blurb Internet platform to sell books directly to customers via on-demand printing. Four titles are currently in print and available for sale, in both English and Spanish, all containing original material. Book design, image selection and book production are arranged entirely by the author.



Grupo SM

• Spain
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Proctor for ESEA Title I-A Standardized Tests

  • 2019 - 2021

  Worked for Ediciones SM, a Spanish publisher with a strong presence in Latin America, which also provides testing services under Title I Part A of the US Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1994. Visited private schools as a proctor for standardized tests administered to Title I students, providing an average of 12 weekly examinations in both English and Spanish. Worked for Ediciones SM, a Spanish publisher with a strong presence in Latin America, which also provides testing services under Title I Part A of the US Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1994. Visited private schools as a proctor for standardized tests administered to Title I students, providing an average of 12 weekly examinations in both English and Spanish.



NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Affiliate Representative

  • 2017 - 2019

  Worked with NASA PRSGC—one of 52 state-based, university-led consortia—as the Puerto Rico Astronomy Society affiliate representative, to implement initiatives that will enhance Puerto Rico's research, education and workforce development capabilities in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), particularly in areas of interest to NASA. Worked with NASA PRSGC—one of 52 state-based, university-led consortia—as the Puerto Rico Astronomy Society affiliate representative, to implement initiatives that will enhance Puerto Rico's research, education and workforce development capabilities in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), particularly in areas of interest to NASA.



University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus

• Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

• Instructor of Astronomy

  • 2015 - 2017

  Worked as the chief instructor of astronomy with the Division for Professional Studies and Continuing Education (i.e., DECEP), at the University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus. Teamed up with university staff to design a newly-offered astronomy extension program leading to a 6-unit, 120-hour certificate. Directed all academic aspects of the program and taught all six units (20 contact hours each), with student evaluations surpassing 3.8 on a 4-point scale. Program was offered for two years, achieving a cumulative outcome of 63 class enrollments. Show less



University of Wisconsin-River Falls

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Upward Bound Summer Instructor

  • 2014 - 2015

  Worked with the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls as an Upward Bound summer instructor teaching integrated STEM to 36 secondary-level students per season (45 contact hours). Topics are developed around themes related to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and taught jointly by teachers who have gone through the PolarTREC program. Worked with the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls as an Upward Bound summer instructor teaching integrated STEM to 36 secondary-level students per season (45 contact hours). Topics are developed around themes related to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and taught jointly by teachers who have gone through the PolarTREC program.



G Works Inc.

• Guaynabo, Puerto Rico / Juncos, Puerto Rico

• Specialist Teacher of Astronomy

  • 2013 - 2015

  Worked as a primary and secondary-level specialist teacher with G Works Inc., an after-school STEM program supporting three public schools for the Puerto Rico Department of Education, under a grant from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal program. Designed and delivered a newly-offered astronomy program geared to students from 5th to 12th grade. Course was half lecture and half workshop (8 to 16 contact hours per student) with an average yearly audience of 300. Conducted teacher training (4 contact hours per educator) and engaged with the community via live Internet seminars concentrating on space science and earth science. Additionally oversaw the acquisition and use of astronomical instrumentation. Show less



Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico / St. John the Baptist Regional Major Seminary

• Ponce, Puerto Rico / San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Lecturer of Astronomy and Mathematics

  • 2011 - 2015

  Worked as a university lecturer at St. John the Baptist Regional Major Seminary (i.e., Seminario Mayor Regional San Juan Bautista), a Catholic seminary and extension center at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Taught four undergraduate, 3-credit courses as a primary instructor, with full responsibility over course content, delivery and evaluation. Taught a course on introductory astronomy (2011 to 2015) with a focus on conceptual, non-mathematical comprehension. Introduced a new, overhauled course syllabus with a requirement for periodical astronomy viewing sessions. Also taught two mathematics courses (2014 to 2015), namely MATH 117 and MATH 118, plus an introductory computer science course (2014). Show less



Self-employed

• Multiple locations

• Information Technology (IT) Consultant

  • 2009 - 2014

  Managed two corporate clients as a freelance IT consultant. From 2009 to 2014 worked with a law firm as a system administrator, providing support for all computing infrastructure including server administration and specialty legal applications. Also, from 2013 to 2014 worked with a federally qualified health center furnishing technical advice on three areas: (1) hardware and software optimization, (2) electronic health record streamlining, and (3) Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting. Additionally, assisted with IT staff recruitment and transition management. Show less



Concilio de Salud Integral de Loíza Inc. (CSILO)

• Loiza, Puerto Rico

• Information Technology (IT) Manager

  • 2007 - 2013

  Summary: Sought out and hired by a former supervisor as IT manager for this federally qualified health center. Directed all IT operations, supporting a 150-user computing environment. Led CSILO's electronic health record (EHR) implementation effort, a $300K project entailing the adoption of the SuccessEHS and MediaDent EHR suites by over 80 clinicians spread throughout three separate facilities, reaching 70% completion by 2013, ahead of schedule. Undertook the following tasks, as required by the project: (1) major organizational re-engineering, (2) a year-long, end-user training program; (3) extensive installation of new hardware and software, and (4) major improvements to the existing Internet and LAN network. Detailed description: Reported to executive director and interacted with top management on a daily basis. Provided mentoring and supervision to one regular employee and undergraduate student interns. Upon hiring initiated a major refurbishment which brought fiber-optics Internet solutions, Category 5e plenum cabling and digital X-ray technology. Performed administration of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 systems, with support for TCP/IP networking and data storage using RAID 5 disk arrays. Managed contractors and vendors on multiple projects and oversaw IT budget and acquisition. Developed corporate IT policies and monitored compliance with quality regulations. Acted as the IT liaison with major healthcare organizations such as the US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Joint Commission. Together with key staff wrote and managed successful proposals for grant-funded projects ($80K to $3M). Designed end-user computer training and lectured extensively with audiences. Volunteered with at least three standing committees, serving one year as Security Committee chairman. Show less



Self-employed

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Medical Billing Specialist

  • 2002 - 2007

  Provided medical billing services to healthcare professionals, managing four clinicians as a freelance professional. Performed full revenue cycle including CPT4 and ICD9 coding, together with electronic submission of insurance claims. Advised clinicians on best practices relating to HIPAA and healthcare regulations, and served as liaison with health insurance companies. Provided medical billing services to healthcare professionals, managing four clinicians as a freelance professional. Performed full revenue cycle including CPT4 and ICD9 coding, together with electronic submission of insurance claims. Advised clinicians on best practices relating to HIPAA and healthcare regulations, and served as liaison with health insurance companies.



Academia del Perpetuo Socorro

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Teacher of Computer Science

  • 2006 - 2006

  Worked as a secondary-level computer science teacher at this bilingual, college preparatory institution. Taught one semester of introductory computing to 47 students, in 3 class groups. Worked as a secondary-level computer science teacher at this bilingual, college preparatory institution. Taught one semester of introductory computing to 47 students, in 3 class groups.



Dr. José S. Belaval Community Health Center Inc. (now HealthPro Med Inc.)

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Information Systems (IS) Coordinator

  • 2000 - 2002

  Directed all IS operations for this federally qualified health center, supporting a 60-user computing environment. Proposed and led large implementation projects for the IUHP Hospital Administration Software, Medical Biller and MediTrack healthcare billing suites. Managed an IBM RISC System/6000 minicomputer running the IBM AIX 4.3 operating system, with responsibility for general Unix administration including system services like cron and support for Unix terminal emulation via Telnet. Performed administration of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server, with support for a TCP/IP local area network and data storage using RAID 5 disk arrays. Delivered extensive computer troubleshooting and repair involving both hardware and software. Show less



Puerto Rico Solid Waste Management Authority

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Information Systems Operator

  • 1995 - 2000

  Worked with digital information management at this government agency, supporting Microsoft client operating systems. Assisted with the administration of local area networks using Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server. Carried out extensive help desk duties to resolve end-user computer problems. Maintained websites using the HTML markup language and CSS programming. Used desktop publishing software to prepare multimedia presentations and statistical charts. Conducted training of employees in Microsoft Office applications. Show less



Puerto Rico Professional College

• Bayamón, Puerto Rico

• Accounting Clerk

  • 1992 - 1993

  Performed full accounting cycle and payroll for this 25-employee corporation using the PeachTree software suite. Carried out help desk duties to resolve end-user computer problems. Performed full accounting cycle and payroll for this 25-employee corporation using the PeachTree software suite. Carried out help desk duties to resolve end-user computer problems.



Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - Metropolitan Campus

• Puerto Rico
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Technician and Tutor

  • 1991 - 1992

  Assisted at the university main computer laboratory in two main areas: (1) tutoring students with Microsoft DOS operating systems, and computer programming languages like BASIC, COBOL and Pascal; and (2) resolving end-user computer problems such as troubleshooting printers, repairing corrupt filesystems on removable storage media and removing malware infections. Assisted at the university main computer laboratory in two main areas: (1) tutoring students with Microsoft DOS operating systems, and computer programming languages like BASIC, COBOL and Pascal; and (2) resolving end-user computer problems such as troubleshooting printers, repairing corrupt filesystems on removable storage media and removing malware infections.