Graduate Research Assistant resume example with 16+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Objective
To obtain an opportunity as a Senior Scientist (ATMS) that will allow me to enhance my analytical, interpersonal, and communicative skills, as well as, to continue my career as a scientist supporting NOAA's mission.
Accomplishments
Led the Electrical Engineering and Design team on the conceptual development and creation of an Automated Wireless Announcement System (AWAS) for New York Transit Authority (MTA) as a Senior Design project.
Working on a full-time basis as a Research Assistant at The Optical Remote Sensing Lab (The ORS lab at The City College of New York) in partnership with NOAA-CREST, which emphasis is remote sensing of natural waters, algorithm development and design, calibration and operation of Hyper-spectral equipment and heavy programming (both for manipulation of equipment and processing of large amount of field data).
Extended the product life cycle of at least 20 electro-optical devices through periodic maintenance, calibration, testing, and repairs.
Improved instrument MTBF through equipment assessment and regular preventative maintenance, data collection, root cause analysis and corrective action procedures (when required).
Member of the Dedicated JPSS VIIRS Ocean Color Calibration/Validation team and participant of field campaigns in the North Atlantic ocean.
Pursuing Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at The City College of New York.
Skills
Experienced in computer languages: Python, STD C /UML 2 and Java.
Experienced in Matlab and Labview.
Knowledge of FORTRAN and Web design.
Strong decision maker and complex problem solver.
Experienced in extensive data collection and processing.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Electro-optical instrumentation expert (operation, maintenance and calibration).
Certifications
Remote Pilot Certification (UAVs)
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, 2011 - Current University Of Kansas – Lawrence, KS,
Planned, scheduled and coordinated detailed phases of large-scale projects including several field campaigns.
Recommended design modifications to eliminate instrumentation (system) malfunctions.
Created standards, methods, processes and procedures for assessing, evaluating, inspecting and calibrating instrumentation.
Identified design, process and equipment options to satisfy and support scientific (research) activities, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity and useful data collection.
Conducted research to test and analyze instrumentation and system feasibility, design, operation and performance.
Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports to provide effective quality assurance of field data.
Integrated electro-optical and electro-mechanical components such as radiometers, Sun-photometers, polarimeters, imagers, displays, switches, cables and connectors.
Conferred with other engineers and researchers to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Continually improved methods and procedures for measurement, data processing and algorithm development.
Expanded technical and programming skills through continuing education courses and outside seminars and webinars.
Debugged and troubleshot tooling and instrumentation, both in the lab and during field campaigns.
Mentored team members about assessment, evaluation, inspection and calibration of instrumentation.
Applied best techniques, procedures and theories to researching, analyzing and designing electro-optical equipment and components.
Identified the most efficient and acceptable resolutions to complex engineering problems.
Provided customer and technical support in fitness industry.
Assisted to technical courses provided by top brands in fitness equipment industry.
Prepared and trained technicians who performed service calls in Gyms and Health Clubs.
Performed and handled general office duties including invoicing, confectioning reports and memorandum and training.
Purchased high-volume meat products at Meat Market.
Sold and shipped (delivered) products to restaurants, pubs and clubs.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Enginieering: Electrical Engineering, Expected in 2012 - The City College of New York (CCNY) - New York, NY GPA:
Electrical Engineering, 3.713 GPA , Magna Cum Laude
Minors: Physics and Mathematics
Ph.D.: Electrical Engineering, Expected in - The City College of New York (CCNY) - New York, NY GPA:
3.793 GPA
Expected graduation: Fall 2018
Activities and Honors
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (CCNY)
Received Academic Achievement Award and lifetime membership and participated in Outreach events such as Relay for Life (ACS).
NOAA-EPP Graduate Research and Training Scholarship Program, awarded (2015-2016)
Worked at NCWCP (NOAA) in College Park, MD under the supervision of Mr. Michael Ondrusek as member of the Dedicated JPSS VIIRS Ocean Color Calibration/Validation team.
Performed calibrations and test several instruments before and after field campaign.
Developed programs, methods and algorithm to process data efficiently and fast.
Executive Member of SPIE City Lights Club (CCNY Graduate chapter)
Promoted, organized and carried out several activities for graduate students such as: field trips to power plant and National Laboratories, guest speaker talks and outreach events for children K-12.
Created awareness talks about the International Year of Light (IYL) and Total Solar Eclipse (2017).
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