Wael Farah
Researcher
Richmond,CA
Summary
Seasoned Project Scientist with a background in managing and executing research projects. Strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis skills, and leadership. Notable contributions include leading teams to successful project completion within budget, ensuring a transformational upgrade and an optimum scientific use of a radio astronomy facility, and publishing relevant findings in scientific journals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Scientist
SETI Institute
Mountain View, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Led upgrade of backend system for Allen Telescope Array, overseeing a team of 5 digital signal processing and software engineers. Implemented efficient end-to-end software by designing and testing data processing and analysis algorithms. Achieved data throughput of 150 GB/s for real-time analysis across the compute cluster.
- Oversaw operational functions of telescope, ensuring reliable schedules, accurate data integrity, precise calibration methods, and observer training programs for over 50 projects and a team of 30 observers.
- Evaluated grant proposals for scientific accuracy and feasibility, serving as co-PI for 3 grants. Authored or collaborated on an average of 3 research papers annually.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to conduct research projects, including engagement with visiting engineers from, for example. NVIDIA. Offered support and mentorship to more than 15 junior scientists and engineers.
- Served on the Science Council, providing leadership and guidance on science and technology research areas.
Visiting Research Scholar
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained relationships with international partners involved in collaborative research initiatives and engaged with faculty members and students on projects related to observing with the Allen Telescope Array.
Postdoctoral Researcher
SETI Institute
Mountain View, CA
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Played a key role in upgrading a radio astronomy facility, with an emphasis on optimizing its digital signal processing functionality.
- Conducted experiments and analyzed data related to radio astronomy.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences.
- Reviewed journal articles for publication in scientific journals.
Education
Ph.D. - Astrophysics
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne - Australia 02.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Astrophysics
Notre Dame University
Zouk Mosbeh - Lebanon 09.2013 - 11.2015
Skills
- Quantitative skills / critical thinking / problem solving
- Qualitative Research
- Experimental and algorithm design
- Research management
- Python / C / C / CUDA / Unix / Bash scripting
- High performance and distributed computing
- High speed network data acquision
- Machine learning / data visualization and analysis
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Websites
Timeline
Project Scientist
SETI Institute
01.2023 - Current
Visiting Research Scholar
University of California, Berkeley
03.2020 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
SETI Institute
03.2020 - 01.2023
Ph.D. - Astrophysics
Swinburne University of Technology
02.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Astrophysics
Notre Dame University
09.2013 - 11.2015
Accomplishments
- Swinburne Vice Chancellor’s 2018 Research Excellence Award
References
References available upon request.
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