Experience

Attentive

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Software Engineer

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Expedia Group

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Data Engineer, Meta Search Bidding Operations

  • May 2018 - Jan 2022

  Leading the development and support of a bidding operations platform, delivering bids to multiple advertising partners (Google, Tripadvisor, Trivago, Kayak) for multiple brands within Expedia Group.

• Search Intelligence Analyst, Search Engine Marketing

  • May 2016 - Apr 2018



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2015

  Identified and implemented novel techniques for data mining tens of thousands of sparsely sampled images among SQL and FITS databases, in search for binary stars.Developed, in collaboration, a data analysis pipeline (OOP, Python) for processing spectral images, measuring radial velocities through cross-correlation, and empirically deriving uncertainties.Developed a Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation code, running simulations on a multi-core machine via multi-threading, to produce statistical probabilities for binary star detections among data.Interpreted data and simulations, and articulated results through visual presentations, graphs, and figures with matplotlib.Authored a peer-reviewed article published in the Astrophysical Journal, presenting the conclusion that the short-period binary frequency of stars varies across the the Milky Way. Show less

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  ISP205L - “Visions of the Universe”, an astronomy laboratory course, aimed at conveying the principles of the scientific method, critical thinking, problem solving, logic, reasoning, and teamwork, through the formation of evidence-based conclusions from experimentation and computer simulations.Instructed, advised, and evaluated 200 undergraduate students/semester, utilizing traditional recitation, team-oriented hands-on experimentation, and lab report evaluations.Managed 25 groups simultaneously, directing teams through group discussion and cooperation, and facilitating individuals through Socratic dialogue.Designed and authored new lesson plans, and revised existing lessons and experiments. Show less



Ingham County, MI Public Schools and MSU

• East Lansing, MI

• Course Instructor

  • 2012 - 2013

  07/12 & 07/13 “Math, Science, & Technology @ MSU” 06/13 “Dimensions”, Ingham County Public Schools, MI Designed, organized, and instructed an Astronomy course for students (aged 12-14) comprising two elective summer schools. Engineered experiments and computer exercises for students to perform, including Python exercises involving data input/output, processing and visualization. Fully developed, authored, and implemented a 20-hour lesson plan, complete with presentations, experiments, programming exercises, demonstrations, and out-of-class assignments. Show less