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About Me |
Programmer/Researcher
I use physics, math, and code to find creative solutions to challenging problems. In a highly specialized and constantly changing world, the ability to adapt is key. Having a wide range of knowledge and experience lets you not only find the best tools, but also develop new and better ones.
Physics has taught me that when you truly understand a problem, the solution follows naturally. My passion is modeling complex systems in a way that produces generalized solutions, but preserves the nuance that makes such systems worth studying in the first place.
CIMON Inc.Las Vegas, NV Jul 2020 - May 2025 |
Test Engineering Manager / Technical Support EngineerStarting as a technical support engineer, I helped clients build solutions for their industrial automation problems. This included programming PLCs using ladder logic, designing touchscreen interfaces, writing scripts in various languages, and troubleshooting inter-device communication. I also wrote and edited technical documents including manuals, product catalogs, website pages, and blog articles. I was eventually promoted to the dev team as a software test engineer. There, I designed and executed tests covering the complete range of features for the product. Alongside other developers, I helped design and review new features based on my experience in tech support. Additionally, I developed a custom Python framework to generate desktop installers for Windows and Mac. After a series of promotions, I became the Test Engineering Manager. In this role, I helped guide the company's testing strategy and managed other test engineers. |
PicsolveLas Vegas, NV Nov 2019 - Apr 2020 |
IT/PhotohostI worked with a small team to diagnose and repair Android, Windows, and Mac devices across multiple locations. This involved troubleshooting proprietary software and hardware setups while triaging issues in real time. I also learned event photography and sales while working in a fast-paced environment. |
UNLVLas Vegas, NV Aug 2017 - Jun 2019 |
Graduate Research AssistantMy masters degree was funded by a research assistantship in computational crystallography. For this, I created an open-source Python library calledPyXtal(pronounced "Pie-Crystal"). PyXtal can generate randomized molecular or atomic crystal structures based on user-defined symmetry. I learned to efficiently write, document, test, optimize, and package code for scientific use. I also deployed the code on a remote supercomputing cluster, publisheda paperdocumenting the results, and gave numerous presentations. |
Kosmos GreekafeFayetteville, AR Mar 2014 - Jul 2017 |
Shift LeadAs a shift lead I interviewed, trained, and supervised other employees. I also developed customer service skills in person and over the phone while balancing competing priorities. |
UNLVLas Vegas, NV Aug 2017 - Jun 2019 |
M.S. Physics
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University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR Aug 2011 - May 2015 |
B.S. Physics
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Lake Hamilton High SchoolPearcy, AR Aug 2007 - May 2011 |
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Recently I've been looking into creating AI workflows for using LLMs within code repos. This includes defining "roles" (e.g. design, architecture, review, QA) for making multiple passes through proposed changes. I also want to see how a test-driven development approach can be better facilitated by focusing on testability and modularity.
Definining and retrieving long-term context is a critical challenge for real-world projects. Using a heirarchical file-driven approach (similar to what aider uses, but focused on context instead of just code) seems promising.
I've been interested in hobby game dev since junior high. I first got started using a copy of QuickBASIC obtained from a CD, and have tinkered with different languages and frameworks over the years.
As a physicist, my main interest is in foundational theory, particulary in generalizing geometrodynamics to describe quantum interactions. It looks like noncommutative geometry may be a suitable framework for this.
Education and educational content creation have been on my mind for a while. Most material and tools focus on simply presenting the material, but tend to do a poor job of helping students understand the underlying concepts. I also think there is a gap in educational software - the potential to use interactivity to teach advanced concepts (especially in math and physics) seems relatively untapped.