Creative and hardworking software engineer with a passion for mathematics and quantum physics. Known for solving complex problems with an analytical and driven mindset. Organized and dependable, adept to managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies. Proficient in Python, C++, Java and MatLab.
Working with Dr. Katie Morzinski from the Astronomy and Steward Observatory Department on a research project titled "Discovering New Faint Substellar Companions via Radial-velocity Trends and Adaptive Optics." I implement image pair subtraction, bad pixel correction, and centroid detection algorithms in python and use SAOImage DS9 to analyze data from the Magellan AO telescope, to visually confirm RV trends.
Debugging Bioverse, a Python package for simulating the results of a statistical survey of the properties of nearby terrestrial exoplanets via direct imaging or transit spectroscopy. This includes data processing in python, setting up and maintaining pip install, creating continuous integration and rigorous testing systems, using anaconda to organize workflow and test version requirements, creating pull requests in GitHub, creating meaningful commit messages, writing documents outlining changes in a new release, and more.