about me

Developed LSTM recurrent neural network model to predict average latency of requests to a Watson Service utilizing time series data from multiple sources
Improved existing model from 1-second to 15-minute predictions
Self-taught Deep Learning methods to aid design of model

Implement word recognition model using Gabor Jets to understand how visual information is collected and used during reading
Analyze validity of models and compare results to human recognition data using R
Develop and maintain the lab website

Conducted data collection and analysis of sounds emitted by the ear in a cross modal perception experiment
Developed poster for participation in Society for Neuroscience 2015
Authoring paper to be submitted for publication in fall 2016
Gained Institutional Review Board certification to conduct research with human subjects
Identified and corrected problems in lab’s proprietary software and signal processing programs
Operated audio hardware and gained working knowledge of DSP

Integrally involved with creation of Neuroscience Major (approved May 2015) as computational representative in discussions with administrators
Managed course development for “Neuroscience of College”, a student-led, full-credit seminar offered Spring 2016
Organized three research talks by professors, postdoctoral fellows or undergraduates for groups of up to 30 students

Prototyped mobile application for Dillo Day (annual, University-sponsored music festival)
Organized pre-Dillo Day "Battle of the Bands" by negotiating agreements between off-campus venues, outside vendors and NU administration