Timothy Duren
Tracy,CA
Summary
A Master's of Science in Physics, having over six years of experience in the field of Physics in computational programming, operating electronic software & equipment, teaching up to the undergraduate level, and designing multiple research projects. Proficient with the following programming languages: Python, MATLAB, & Excel VBA. Ability to utilize Physics in any capacity - thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, optical engineering, condensed matter, statistical analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Internship Researcher
Veterans To Energy Careers
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed, led, and collaborated on electrical engineering projects using Excel VBA advanced programming/coding to customize electrical grids and visual displays for any combination of buildings for military base MCAS Miramar.
- Proficient in 3D Printing Design - Utilizes constructive geometry, knowledge of coding and programming, advanced mathematics, and graphical design in OpenSCAD (CAD program)
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
- Creator of an algorithm to determine wind-energy efficiency and design of wind-power system for company Airloom
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
San Jose State University Physics Department
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Single-handedly carried out all duties of a professor for teaching physics laboratories - grading, lecture-prep, lab-preparation and teaching, quizzes, managing two classes of up to 20 students.
- Classical physics and Electronics and Circuits lab instruction
- Proficient with equipment: Oscilloscopes, Ohmmeters, Function Generators, Optical Lenses, Lasers, Photodetectors, Electrical Circuits, Power Supplies, etc.
- Guided students on how to operate and setup lab equipment and helped solve complex problems such as performing linear and nonlinear regression fits using python and applying it to physical scenarios such as measuring current and magnetic field through Helmholtz Coil.
Freelance Physics and Math Tutor
WyzAnt Tutoring
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Encouraged students to explore new study and calculation methods to promote accountability and accommodation of individual needs.
- Tutored College Physics I, II, Nonlinear Dynamics, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, and Calculus 1, 2, and 3
- 200 hours of tutoring (Approximately 150 tutoring sessions in-person and virtually, and maintained a 5/5 Star Rating
Physics and Math Tutor
University Of Colorado Denver
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Tutored all levels of undergraduate physics, worked with up to four students in each session; ranked as ‘excellent’ by 80% of students.
- Tutored students with learning disadvantages or having English as second language (ESL), and succeeding in their courses.
Direct Sales Representative
Northstar
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Sold door-to-door and secured contracts for 41 customized security systems during a 3-month summer sales initiative in Colorado and Texas
- Determined customer needs and guided them in customizing their home security system; developed professional communications skills in with a diverse group of consumers
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.2010 - 05.2014
- Three years of supply chain and inventory management experience with assets of over $30M that supported 30 departments with over 1,000 individuals; insured accurate and timely record management
- Led teams of up to 10; assigned projects and monitored performance; completed monthly personnel evaluations
- Developed initiative and critical thinking skills that optimized team activities and results; worked with multiple departments to determine successful outcomes
- Used ERP software systems that included Oracle and GCSS (SAP-based)
- One year of experience leading a team of 40 for the motor transportation unit; helped officers obtain licensure for convoy operations in Afghanistan
Education
Master of Science - Physics
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05.2019
Skills
- Proficient with Electronics & Software programs
- Data Science
- Statistical Methodologies
- X-Ray Imaging
- Computer Simulations
- Laser Optics
- Advanced training in programming languages: Python, MATLAB, and Excel VBA
- Spectroscopy
- Mathematical Algorithms and Modeling
- Electrical Engineering
Certification
- Python for Data Science, Udemy - May 29, 2020
Timeline
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
San Jose State University Physics Department
08.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Internship Researcher
Veterans To Energy Careers
01.2022 - 01.2024
Freelance Physics and Math Tutor
WyzAnt Tutoring
10.2019 - 10.2021
Physics and Math Tutor
University Of Colorado Denver
08.2018 - 05.2019
Direct Sales Representative
Northstar
05.2017 - 08.2017
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.2010 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Physics
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Colorado Denver
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