About
Highly accomplished Lead Data Engineer with 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, stream-based backend services and advanced data analytics platforms. Expert in leveraging machine learning, natural language processing, and cloud technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving significant operational efficiencies and enhancing data-driven decision-making across diverse applications.
Work
Remote, US
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Summary
Leads the development and deployment of scalable, stream-based backend services and advanced data analytics platforms, integrating machine learning and natural language processing capabilities to deliver high-impact data solutions.
Highlights
Led the full-stack development of a scalable, stream-based backend service, enabling efficient data aggregation, text clustering, LLM/RAG-based text summarization, and complex network analysis workflows.
Spearheaded the creation of a multi-application data analytic and visualization platform utilizing Streamlit and Elasticsearch, enhancing data exploration and social network analysis capabilities through integration with open-source visualization packages.
Engineered and deployed machine learning models, including NLP, NER, image classification, and translation enrichments, within Kubernetes to process tens of millions of documents monthly.
Developed a proprietary graph parser for advanced knowledge graph and social network analysis, providing critical insights for complex data relationships.
Designed and implemented in-house sentiment, topic classification, and image classification models, significantly expanding the organization's analytical capabilities and data enrichment offerings.
Glassboro, New Jersey, US
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Summary
Conducted advanced data analysis and optimization for planetary science research, focusing on Martian climate modeling and enhancing computational efficiency.
Highlights
Performed extensive data reduction and processing of several years of near-infrared multi-spectral images of Mars, successfully extracting surface endmembers for Martian climate modeling research.
Automated and optimized multiple existing programs and functions, significantly improving performance and resource efficiency for scientific computations.
Developed and implemented custom data reduction scripts using Bash and IDL on CentOS Linux 7, streamlining complex data workflows and enhancing research productivity.
Glassboro, New Jersey, US
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Summary
Managed and operated advanced planetarium systems, delivering engaging educational presentations and automating operational workflows.
Highlights
Operated the Edelman Planetarium's Digistar 6 system, delivering live night sky presentations to diverse audiences and enhancing public engagement with astronomy.
Automated various system operations using Python and JavaScript scripts, improving efficiency and reliability of planetarium functions.
Coordinated planetarium events and managed operational logistics, ensuring smooth public and educational programming.
Glassboro, New Jersey, US
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Summary
Contributed to astrophysical research by collecting and processing photometric data, utilizing specialized astronomical equipment.
Highlights
Conducted data collection, reduction, and processing of photometric data from active galactic nuclei under Dr. Eddie Guerra, supporting ongoing astrophysical research.
Proficiently operated Rowan University's 0.4 meter DFM Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, demonstrating hands-on expertise in astronomical observation and equipment handling.
Awards
Martian Cloud Map Retrievals Publication
Awarded By
Icarus Journal
Co-authored a peer-reviewed publication on Martian cloud map retrievals from MRO CRISM multi-spectral data (2006-2008), published in Icarus 402, 115614.
Sledgehammer Award
Awarded By
Two Six Technologies
Recipient of the 2021 Two Six Technologies 'Sledgehammer Award' for outstanding contributions and performance.
Summa Cum Laude
Awarded By
Rowan University
Graduated with the highest academic distinction for a GPA of 3.93.
Dean's Outstanding Senior Award
Awarded By
Rowan University
Awarded for exceptional academic achievement and leadership as a senior.
Publications
Skills
Programming Languages & Tools
Python, Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, Starlette, Pydantic, LangChain, PyTorch, Pandas, Elasticsearch, SQL, Postgres, Git, Bash, Shell Scripting, Linux, Ansible, Redis, AWS (S3, EC2, EKS), GitHub Actions, CircleCI, CI/CD.
Interests
Personal Development
Homelab, Home Server, Astronomy, Astrophotography.