Experience

Edupath

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics Content Developer and Tutor

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  As a contractor for an iOS based mobile software start-up focused on test preparation: • Created original math test questions and associated graphical images. • Edited collaborative content to ensure clarity, accuracy and logical consistency. • Developed lesson plans and taught a series of SAT preparation courses at San Francisco and Berkeley public library branches. As a contractor for an iOS based mobile software start-up focused on test preparation: • Created original math test questions and associated graphical images. • Edited collaborative content to ensure clarity, accuracy and logical consistency. • Developed lesson plans and taught a series of SAT preparation courses at San Francisco and Berkeley public library branches.



Berkeley Lab

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Fellow

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2015

  For a best-in-class optical metrology user facility funded by the Department of Energy • Performed optical metrology of synchrotron optics and optical assemblies to both characterize substrates, and to fine tune bendable optical assemblies. • Commissioned and calibrated robotic and stand-alone measuring instruments. • Wrote original software to forecast beamline performance of measured sub-assemblies to allow efficient adoption of optics at beamlines. • Developed automated data analysis routines, based on anti-correlative measurement strategies to differentiate instrument systematic error from physical mirror surface attributes. • Presented novel, effective techniques of error reduction and instrument calibration to the greater metrology community at SPIE conferences. Show less



Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entrepreneurial Academy Science Lead

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  In a post-graduate team project, developed a business model to market existing LLNL intellectual property: • Analyzed feasibility of a proprietary application and recommended partnerships to facilitate market adoption. • Researched both engineering and business development challenges to market adoption of a countertop medical testing device. • Special role as Director of Communication between LLNL R&D and the entrepreneur group. In a post-graduate team project, developed a business model to market existing LLNL intellectual property: • Analyzed feasibility of a proprietary application and recommended partnerships to facilitate market adoption. • Researched both engineering and business development challenges to market adoption of a countertop medical testing device. • Special role as Director of Communication between LLNL R&D and the entrepreneur group.



California State University - East Bay

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Atomic Physics Laboratory Undergraduate Research Team Leader

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  As part of an ongoing experiment to test new physics using polarized atoms:• Developed the capabilities of a diverse team of researchers to perform and record precision measurements.• Designed and coded data acquisition programs to streamline analysis using primarily LabVIEW and Mathematica. • Established routines for day-to-day operations, including documentation templates and created reference materials for lab staff. • Presented our work and findings at state, national and international conferences. Show less

• Teacher Assistant / Reader

  • Sep 2008 - Mar 2011

  As a collaborating member of a department team:• Taught a physics problem-solving lab course series. • Responsible for developing lesson plans to complement lectures while incorporating alternate models of phenomena to aid student comprehension. • Reviewed and scored homework for General Physics and Calculus classes.



Cycle Sports Oakland

• Oakland, California

• Buyer & Service Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2010

  For a high-end retailer of handmade, custom fabricated bicycles: • Managed buying (including product assortment and inventory control) for sales of $2 million year. • Trained staff and oversaw quality control in custom bicycle frame design, assembly and repairs. • Implemented the effective staff-wide use of an Access database for tracking special orders. For a high-end retailer of handmade, custom fabricated bicycles: • Managed buying (including product assortment and inventory control) for sales of $2 million year. • Trained staff and oversaw quality control in custom bicycle frame design, assembly and repairs. • Implemented the effective staff-wide use of an Access database for tracking special orders.



City Cycle

• San Francisco, CA

• Advanced Certified Fit Technician & Service Manager

  • May 2001 - Sep 2004

  For the custom bicycle retailer with the largest revenue per square foot in the world: • Designed and drafted frames to customer specification to target rider body ergonomics, handling performance and utility. • Communicated with manufacturers and vendors to ensure the projects were realistic and met customer expectations within projected timeframes. • Created a series of ‘In-depth Maintenance for the Home Mechanic’ classes, whose popularity built customer loyalty and improved customer life-time value. Show less



CogNective / GeoPhoenix

• Cambridge, MA

• Software Test Engineer

  • Oct 1998 - Nov 2000

  For a Java development company operating in the extreme programming/agile development paradigm: • Tested program architecture and coded mathematical sub-routines. • Produced the installation package for the flagship product, “InfiniteDesktop.” • Ran UI/UX focus groups and reported findings back to the development team. • Gave demonstrations and answered questions as part of the capital acquisition team. For a Java development company operating in the extreme programming/agile development paradigm: • Tested program architecture and coded mathematical sub-routines. • Produced the installation package for the flagship product, “InfiniteDesktop.” • Ran UI/UX focus groups and reported findings back to the development team. • Gave demonstrations and answered questions as part of the capital acquisition team.