Bio
I am the DevSecOps team lead at the ARM Data Center, part of the Climate Change Science Institute in the Energy and Environmental Science Directorate. I hold a bachelor's degree in computer science with a minor in math. My experience includes research with the USDA at the Carl Haden Bee Research Center in Tucson, AZ, and an internship with the Air Force Research Lab in Rome, NY, focusing on machine learning and image analysis.
In my current role, I lead the development and implementation of secure, efficient CI/CD pipelines, enhancing the deployment processes for Kubernetes and Cumulus HPC environments. I also mentor staff and interns in AI development, fostering a culture of innovation within our team. As the lead for Globus Connect server management, I oversee secure, high-throughput data transfers, optimizing data management processes within our organization. Additionally, I consult on the management and ongoing development of the ARM Data Retrievals system, ensuring efficient and reliable file delivery to our users.
My work continues to involve data reprocessing, software development, data management, infrastructure development, and data visualization, with a focus on driving operational excellence and scientific impact through innovative solutions.
Professional Experience
DevSecOps Team Lead, ARM Data Center, Climate Change Science Institute, Energy and Environmental Science Directorate Date to Present
- Lead the DevSecOps team, streamlining CI/CD deployment processes to Kubernetes and Cumulus HPC, enabling rapid application deployment and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Mentor staff and interns in AI development, guiding research projects, resulting in published papers, and facilitating machine learning advancements.
- Oversee the management and operation of the Globus Connect server, enhancing data transfer efficiency and security within the organization.
- Consult on the management and new development of the ARM Data Retrievals system, transforming it into a modern, containerized application to improve performance, scalability, and user satisfaction.
- Conduct training to empower developers with Kubernetes and CI/CD best practices, leading to significant improvements in deployment time, application quality, and developer engagement.
Scientific Software Engineer, ARM Data Center, Climate Change Science Institute, Energy and Environmental Science Directorate Previous Dates
- Developed and maintained software solutions for data reprocessing, software development, data management, infrastructure development, and data visualization.
- Contributed to the research and development of secure and scalable data transfer methods, leading to the implementation of object storage-based systems and Globus for enhanced data management.
- Supported the ARM Data Center’s mission by improving workflows, automating processes, and providing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Researcher, USDA Carl Haden Bee Research Center, Tucson, AZ Previous Dates
- Conducted research on honey bees, focusing on data analysis and the development of methodologies to support bee health and productivity.
Intern, Air Force Research Lab, Rome, NY Previous Dates
- Focused on machine learning and image analysis, contributing to research projects that advanced the lab's capabilities in these areas.