
web development, data visualization & geospatial analytics
Web DeveloperJUN 15 - PRESENTCurrently developing web apps in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the Agile Methodology. Prototyped a single page web map application that provides users with situational awareness and the ability to create reports on facilities, personnel, and equipment. Built with React, Leaflet, Require.js, and a RESTful Java backend. Migrated team software project from SVN to Git. Received 2015 Game Changer Award.
Research AsstAUG 13 - MAY 15Developed UI data visualization components in Java, and refactored system filtering mechanics. Presented research findings at 2014 GIScience Workshop on GeoVisual Analytics. Received 2015 Outstanding Research Assistant Award.
InternSUM 13 & 14Performed geospatial analysis and data manager tasks with ArcGIS. Used Python to produce novel spatiotemporal visualizations and streamline data management workflows.
Research AsstDEC 11 - AUG 13Automated workflows with Python to construct a predictive framework for mosquito-borne disease in the Midwest. Performed geoprocessing tasks on households at risk of obesity and health related problems with ArcGIS.
Spc E-4AUG 07 - AUG 13Deployed to Afghanistan in 2010-2011 with Iowa Army National Guard for Operation Enduring Freedom. Received the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Army Accommodation Medal with "V" Device.
Developed and evaluated PerSE (Periodicity in Spatiotemporal Events): a web app that aids analysts in understanding calendar related spatiotemporal periodicity. Masters Thesis at Penn State. Built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3, OpenLayers 3, Crossfilter, Require.js, jQuery, Bootstrap.
Collaborated with team members to create SPoTvis: a web app for understanding Twitter sentiment surrounding the 2013 U.S. government shutdown. Seminar project at Penn State. Built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3, jQuery.
Assisted in the development of STempo by creating an interactive multi-tiered timeline and legend. Refactored system selection/filtering mechanics by implementing faceted filtering. Research project at Penn State. Built with Java.