Resume

Experience

Pharmaceutical Machine Learning Data Scientist

April 2023 - Current

Machine Learning Center of Excellence : The Cigna Group - Evernorth Health Serives

Remote, Seattle WA

I apply machine learning and data science expertise in Python, SQL, and visualization tools to analyze medical claims data. By leveraging AI tools, I unlock strategic business opportunities that enhance the patient experience within Cigna. My focus is on turning complex data into actionable insights, driving improvements in healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.

Machine Learning Cheminformatics Intern

November 2021-January 2023

Harmonic Discovery

Remote, Seattle WA

• Analyzed large chemical datasets (2.3M entries) and designed machine learning models and algorithms to fragment and classify small ligands. –CheMBL, Protein Databank, KinFragLib dataset, Proprietary manually curated datasets, Random Forest, Logistic Regression, BRICS algorithm, RECAP Algorithm, Python, Keras, Bash Scripting, RDkit, SMILES (Accepted talk and poster presentation at America Chemical Society 2022)

• Researched, deployed, and managed Pytorch and Tensorflow generative models to aid in novel ligand design for drug discovery • Modified scripts for easy integration in the company’s drug screening pipeline.

• Maintained GitLab repositories and documentation

Graduate
Research Associate

June 2020-December 2022

Human Centered Artificial Intelligence Research Lab -University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida FL

COVID-19 Project: Multi-disciplinary project to design and validate different machine learning piplelines that rank the binding affinity of small molecules while overcoming insufficient data problems. Validation of molecular rank was proven successful, speeding up the process for drug selection for further in-lab test. Python, BindingDB, keras, DeepChem, DeepPurpose, RDkit, SQL, LLM
Fear Simulator Project: development of an augmented reality fear simulator based on psychology studies. Goal was to in the future be used as a tool for PTSD. Inspired partnership with VARLAB. AR, C++, Google Cardboard, Android OS, Unity
NASA SUITS Competition – proposal on graph algorithms for navigation to aid team at UCF to develop a user interface utilizing an HMD device in augmented or mixed reality to assist crewmembers with EVA responsibilities and tasks during a lunar mission. Outcome UCF was one-of-seven schools across the country to be selected for the competition.

Computer Science Intern

July 2020-June 2022

FastVDO

Melbourne, Florida FL

Worked on multiple D.o.D. funded contracts including: computer vision challenges to increase video quality and detect and track objects using protected data. Python, C++, Matlab
Development (front end and back end) of video quality assessment application using different video quality assessment algorithms. C++, Visual Studios, Video Codecs, Matlab, Python, VMAF, Neural Networks, Linear Regression

U.S. Air Force Faculty Fellow

Summer 2020

U.S. Air Force Research Lab and UCF

Remote, Rome NY

Camouflage Detection Project: Implemented convolutional neural network with attribute attention, and image segmentation to classify and find camouflage in video and in images. -Python, CNN, CAMO dataset, manual curation of data, k-means-clustering, computer vision

Education

Masters of Business Administration

University of Hartford

Project Management

Hartford, CT (online)

Focused on leadership, organizational strategy, and decision-making in complex, cross-functional environments.

Applied coursework in real-world business challenges, emphasizing data-driven strategy, innovation, and influence within organizations.

Masters of Science Computer Science

University of Central Florida

72 credits towards PhD

Orlando, FL

72 Credits towards my PhD. Parted early with my Masters in Computer Science

Relevant Courses: Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Acquisition, Computer Vision, Modelling Neuronal Systems, Evolutionary Computation, Machine Learning Methods for Bioinformatics, Molecular Modelling, Multi-Agent Systems, Quantum Modeling

Bachelors of Science Computer Science

University of Washington

Tacoma, Washington

Undergraduate Research: IoT and Sensitivity Analysis
ASUWT School of Information Technology Senator
Student Technology Funds Committee
Math Club Vice President
Husky 100