Experience

Education

2016
University of Connecticut

PhD, Physics

Thesis: "Spectral Analysis of X-Ray Emission Mechanisms in Local Astrophysical Environments."

2012
University of Connecticut

Master of Science, Physics

Researched spectroscopic modeling and signal processing of high-energy emissions from Solar System objects, such as comets and planets.

2009
Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelors of Science, Physics

Graduated with High Honors; minors in Astronomy and Philosophy. Studied pattern recognition in image processing, with a focus on astrophysical databases, and image analysis techniques.

Experience

2022 - Current
Redwire Space

Systems Engineer, Modeling and Simulation

Oversaw algorithm development and data analysis for both star tracker and camera systems; promoted to subject matter expert for star tracker and satellite imagery.

2019 - 2022
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

Postdoctoral Researcher

Analyzed morphological and spectroscopic properties of high-redshift quasars using satellite-based X-ray observations.

2016 - 2019
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

Postdoctoral Researcher

Performed high-precision astrometric alignment of Chandra X-ray observations; detected first evidence of proper motion in X-ray jet outflows from radio galaxies.

2013 - 2016
University of Connecticut

Course Instructor

Taught three sections of introductory physics/astronomy courses as the primary instructor, which included development of entire course curriculum.

Research Skills

X-ray Astronomy

Proficiency with handling and analysis of data products from satellite-based observatories, including Chandra, XMM-Newton, Swift, NICER, and ROSAT.

Image Analysis

Knowledgeable in pattern recognition, source detection, and image alignment techniques for one- and two-dimensional datasets.

Spectroscopic Modeling

Capable of developing first-principle physical emission models and fitting observations with simulated spectra.

Computer Skills

Hardware

A/V Setup, Hardware Assembly & Troubleshooting, Virtualized Networks

Language

C, C++, HTML, Fortran, Java, JavaScript, LaTeX, Python

OS

MacOS (10.5+), Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11), Linux (CentOS, Fedora, Redhat, Ubuntu)

Software

Astropy, AutoCAD, Git, G-Suite, IDL, LabVIEW, Mathematica, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, TOPCAT