Experience

KPMG Lighthouse

Data Scientist – Machine Learning                         
January 2020 – Present

• Programmed RESTful API web apps via Flask/PostgreSQL/AngularJs to analyze/compare trained CV/ML models with GCP/Azure models
• Refactored internal NLP codebase to modularize document ingestion via OCR/Spacy and extract relevant JSON metadata for ML analytics
• Developed internal RL codebase to train and compare various policy gradient algorithms (REINFORCE, DDPG) for options trading
• Creating enterprise-wide profit prediction models through analysis of 2+ TB data via Python/R scripts and SQL queries

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Planetary Sample Acquisition and Handling Co-op                         
August 2017 – December 2017

• Primary operator for two testbeds: abrading drill + gas dust removal testbed (under vacuum), 3 DOF robotic arm sample handling testbed
• Designed (via NX) assembly integration flows with mechanical ground support equipment for Mars 2020 rover assembly
• Created testing procedure, theoretical heat transfer model, and test setup (via LabVIEW, thermocouples, vacuum chamber feedthroughs) for GN2 controlled heat exchangers to ensure camera functionality in thermal vacuum chambers at -170 – 90 C.

Additive Manufacture Design & Testing Intern               
June 2017 – August 2017

• Redesigned Mars drone helicopter parts using topology optimization software and logic to maximize load efficiency and minimize mass
• Utilized .stl editing software in orderto manipulate CAD parts and develop lattice based support structures for 3D printing
• Developed test artifact support structure studies for Eos M290 metal 3D printer for thermal + structural FEA and material characterization

Johnson & Johnson

R&D Engineering Co-op                                                                
June 2016 – December 2016

• Created fluid-based test systems for medical device development and spray analysis
• Worked extensively in CAD for additive manufacturing purposes to design and fabricate devices for in vitro clinical studies
• Executed clinical studies as lead engineer and presented results/observations with and to cross functional R&D team on weekly basis

R&D Engineering Intern 
May 2015- August 2015

• Developed silicone cast molds and procedures to procure FDA approved parts for medical devices for in vivo clinical studies
• Managed prototyping laboratory, namely maintaining industrial stereolithography and fused deposition modeling 3D printers