Welcome.
I am an applied mathematician, having recently graduated from the University of Iowa. My graduate research fell under the broader umbrella of mathematical biology, but I focused primarily on statistics, data analysis/machine learning, and mathematical modeling. I worked under the supervision of Dr. Colleen Mitchell on a variety of projects in this space, ultimately culminating in my thesis, which entailed the identification and isolation of novel genes associated with heart disease in Doberman Pinschers. Currently, I am leveraging my skills and knowledge as a data analytics consultant at Avalon AI.
You can read more about some of my side projects, research, and current publications below. Additionally, my resume is available at the bottom of this page.
Projects
Ray Tracing in Rust
A ray tracer written in Rust following the test-driven book "The Ray Tracer Challenge" by Jamis Buck. Deviating from the book, this implementation is parallelized, includes antialiasing, and renders scenes from yaml files.
LaTeX Templates
There are a few LaTeX templates I've been working on that I plan to make public after a bit more tweaking.
Research
I have three manuscripts currently in progress that I plan to include here for reference. The first, my doctoral thesis, will be included in the coming weeks once the final submission is approved. I am also preparing a similar paper for publication based on work funded by the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's seed grant. The last, on which I am a co-author, focuses on mitochondrial fission and fusion dynamics and will be added once available.
Resume
I'm still working on reformatting the resume for this site, so it may break on particularly niche screen sizes. As an alternative, you can click here for the PDF version. Feel free to contact me with any questions or for additional qualifications/experiences.
Experience
Avalon AI
-
Designed a database system to efficiently manage and store incoming streams of data from partnered hospital systems.
-
Implementing a robust data processing pipeline utilizing SQL and Python/PySpark to efficiently extract, clean, and manipulate intricate healthcare data, ensuring reliability and reusability in further analysis.
-
Processing unstructured text data, utilizing NLP tools like spaCy.
Doberman Pinscher Club of America, University of Iowa
-
Authored a proposal to secure $20,000 in funding for novel machine learning approaches to genetic studies.
-
Automated the collection and cleansing of extensive genetic datasets from disparate sources, saving hours of time while strictly adhering to budgetary limitations.
-
Successfully implemented innovative machine learning algorithms and statistical models, enabling the utilization of over 3,000 unlabeled samples for analysis.
-
Identified and characterized 5 novel genes linked to Doberman heart disease by building regression, clustering/outlier detection, and classification models.
-
Constructed dashboards to convey actionable findings to biomedical professionals, catalyzing their in-depth investigation and subsequent research in the field.
University of Iowa
-
Developed and executed strategic plans to foster interactive discussions on mathematical concepts, ensuring a high level of engagement among students.
-
Distinguished as a highly effective communicator, as evidenced by outstanding evaluations from students in courses such as Calculus II, Engineering Math II, and Quantitative Reasoning for Business.
-
Recipient of a prestigious teaching award in recognition of exceptional instructional abilities and dedication to student success.
Math Platoon, University of Iowa
-
Founding member of “Math Platoon”, a commendable initiative offering free tutoring services to military-connected students, fostering academic support and empowerment within the community.
-
Achieved a remarkable success rate by assisting 100% of students in earning passing grades, with a significant majority attaining C+ or higher, reflecting a strong commitment to impactful mentoring.
Education
Ph.D.
Applied Mathematics
MSc.
Mathematics
Technical Skills
Programming, Software, & Tools
-
Python, R, Rust, Matlab
-
Linux, Git, Bash, Excel, SQL
Awards & Honors
Ballard & Seashore Fellow
University
of Iowa
Outstanding Mathematics Teaching Assistant
University of Iowa