Profile
Seeking a research opportunities in computational science and bioinformatics. Pro web developer and sysadmin since 1997 with an emphasis on open source, Perl, and the LAMP stack. Interests include electronics, biomedical devices, high perf. computing, human interfaces, music, and design.
Education
B.A. Computer Science / Bioinformatics, CUNY Hunter, 2013 (in progress)
For details on Quantitative Biology at Hunter visit: www.hunter.cuny.edu/qubi
A.S. Computer Science, CUNY BMCC, 2006
Graduated with honors. Phi Theta Kappa member. GPA 3.65.
Relevant Coursework:
Computer Programming w/ C++ (2 semesters), Data Structures w/ C++ (2 semesters), Assembly and Computer Architecture (3 semesters), Theory of Computation, Computer Graphics, Discrete Structures, Analytic Geometry and Calculus (3 semesters), Differential Equations, Physics (2 semesters), Biology, General Chemistry, Statistics
Skills
Web and Software Development:
Open Source LAMP web development with Perl and PHP frameworks and Content Management Systems, including Drupal, WordPress, and MediaWiki. Site building with Drupal, including custom modules and themes. HTML and CSS hand coding. JavaScript and jQuery. Web graphics production workflow using Adobe Creative Suite. Test driven development and SCM (git, svn, cvs).
Significant data processing and database application development experience with Perl and MySQL. Scripting with Python. Some desktop and server development with Java and .NET. Embedded C/C++ and assembler. OpenGL/glut with C++. Smartphone SDKs for iPhone and Android.
System Administration and Databases:
UNIX and Linux administration on RedHat/CentOS, Debian/Ubuntu, and Solaris. Apache server administration. MySQL and Oracle backup and maintenance. Linux server clusters, virtual machines (VMWare, Xen), and redundant configurations in a heterogenous highly available business environment. TCP/IP network management with routers, load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls. Shell scripting, configuration management and automation, help-desk workflow, security audit and management, network monitoring, backup strategy, disaster recovery, UPS battery backup power management, 19” rack cabinet setup, and network cable troubleshooting and wiring.
Experience
Lab Member, Hunter Evolutionary Bioinformatics Lab, New York NY, Dec 2011 – present
Ongoing research on bacterial evolution and genomic visualization.
Research Asst, Lehman College Treespace Research Group, New York NY, Jan 2012 – present
Ongoing research on the math and software of phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis. Currently researching visualization of RF treespace using Cytoscape software.
2012 NSF-CMACS Workshop on Cellular Signaling Pathways, New York NY, Jan – Feb 2012
Developed models of cell signalling pathways in cancer and simulated them using BioNetGen. Developed automation tool for BioNetGen simulations that was accepted into the BioNetGen project. I continue to contribute to the development of next generation simulation automation tools in BioNetGen.
Google Summer of Code/NESCent New York, NY Jun 2011 – Sept 2011
Our goal was to improve the situation in data interoperability between GTR (gene tree reconciliation) mapping software using open source implementations of modern standards. Based on conversations with experts in phylogenetic data standards, our team defined a way in which XML could be used along with standard open source software libraries to store and transmit GTR maps.
Independent Web Developer New York, NY Mar 1 2010 – present
Custom web development and CMS implementations including Drupal based social networking site sponsored by the Australian government to grow business abroad.
Contractor, Rapid Waters Development San Francisco, CA Oct 2009 – Mar 1 2010
Worked on variety of sites for this Drupal consultancy until company was acquired by Lullabot, the leading provider of Drupal services. Development and system administration.
IT Manager, Compassion Over Killing Washington, DC Jun 2009 – Dec 2009
Maintained, designed, and built sites on Drupal for outreach campaigns including dunkincruelty.com. Managed web and LAN infrastructure. Supported day to day IT including email, VPN, file servers.
Founder / CEO, Sustain Computing, Inc. San Francisco, CA Jun 2008 – Jun 2009
Envisioned and founded environmentally friendly PC company to provide efficient, sustainable consumer and business class hardware and IT strategies. Introduced company with a booth at LinuxWorld Expo 2008, where there was significant enterprise interest. Developed business plan, established management team, set up operations. Company closed doors after an unsuccessful venture funding search.
Principal, X To Infinity, LLC New York, NY Sep 2006 – Jun 2008
Established and managed full service software and IT consultancy in NYC. Phased in new functionality for a healthcare website. Developed and launched WomenKind Network www.womenkindnetwork.com, which led to the client receiving seed funding. Worked with a justice focused nonprofit to analyze correctional data. Worked with media oriented nonprofit to migrate their web servers to newer software and choose a new platform for several web properties. Assisted an international trade nonprofit in maintaining industry directory services online. Ceased operations upon moving out of state.
Consultant, New York Magazine New York, NY Mar 2005 – Sep 2006
Designed and implemented core module of the content management system for www.nymag.com. Contributed new features to open source Krang CMS. Extended classifieds listings with new features.
Consultant, WPP Group New York, NY Jun 2005 – Oct 2006
Ongoing management of 70,000 user mission critical intranet for multinational marketing organization. Identified the need for a more reliable and manageable knowledge management system, and designed and implemented it, realizing a quarter million dollars in cost savings, and increased productivity and autonomy for several departments. Assisted in platform migration for intranet technology migration.
Infrastructure Manager, WPP Group New York, NY May 2002 – May 2005
Worked with CTO to coordinate IT initiatives across seventy subsidiaries. Oversaw 24/7 operations of 70,000 user mission critical intranet with dozens of applications on a variety of platforms. Managed local and external technical staff around the globe. Developed IT disaster recovery plans and network monitoring platform that was deployed internationally. Assisted in design of single sign-on system.
Software Engineer, Vanguard Media New York, NY Aug 2001 – Apr 2002
Developed online version of popular Page-A-Day calendars for www.pageaday.com. This system scaled to hundreds of thousands of user within one week. Developed search engine and bilingual site for Asia Society (www.asiasociety.org). Developed new features for WPP Group’s internal auction system. Company ceased operations and I was hired by client, WPP Group.
Consultant, Alan Lomax Archive New York, NY Mar 2001 – Aug 2001
Worked with resident archivists at the world’s largest folk music archive to build a searchable catalogue of field recordings for use by the general public.
Consultant, Harper Collins New York, NY Mar 2001 – Apr 2001
Developed e-mail alert system for new author releases for www.harpercollins.com.
Software Engineer, Me.net New York, NY Jul 2000 – Feb 2001
Worked in several roles at this early internet telephony company. Designed a replacement content management and news feed system that increased uptime and saved in licensing costs. Built IVR functions into telephony platform. Increased email platform scalability to support millions of users by implementing LDAP directories on network attached storage. Implemented WAP cell phone compatible version of the main website, www.me.net. Employed there until the company closed.
Consultant, Deutsche Bank New York, NY Jan 2000 – Jun 2000
Worked to improve technology at the program trading desk, with the world’s largest volume. Developed network monitoring app for mission critical servers and workstations. Developed auditing system to automatically send “program trading” activity data to NYSE for “DPTR” compliance. Authored web app to analyze “OATS” rejection reports from NASDR and display statistical analysis. Compiled, patched and tested new versions of core application suite.
Consultant, Credit Suisse First Boston New York, NY Jul 1999 – Dec 1999
Developed web app for realtime portfolio information delivery to replace static system. Automated fie management and logging. Built and documented protocol and data-translation layers to support exchange of positions tracking information between trading and reporting.
Consultant, Oven Digital New York, NY Jan 1999 – Jun 1999
Created dynamic Flash content for major jewelery web site with Macromedia Generator. Managed QA.
Developer, AdOne (PowerOne) New York, NY Jan 1998 – Nov 1998
Developed web classified ad publishing system used by NY Times, Daily News, and others.
Developer/Designer, Bigfoot.com New York, NY Jun 1997 – Dec 1997
Worked as a webmaster for one of the first and biggest web based email companies.
References available by request.