Staff Research Associate
University of California Los Angeles (2022 - present)
- Conducting research in two labs investigating metabolic and transcriptional reprogramming across prostate cancer disease states:
- Leading two distinct projects in parallel
- Hands-on experience in culturing and performing experiments with ~8 different prostate cancer model systems:
- Developing and applying computational pipelines for transcriptional analysis
- Developing an R datasets package containing processed transcriptional data from over 200 samples across seven different studies at release:
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Performed data curation and quality assessment where I detected and corrected sample swaps in external datasets
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Developed an object-oriented dataset class using the S4 system to enable easy access to metadata, sample information, and analysis methods
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Added gene set enrichment analysis and meta-analysis features
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Implemented a gene identifier mapping system to enable cross-species analysis without relying on external databases
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Resolved graphics-rendering failures caused by memory limits and label collisions in enrichment and volcano plots using custom downsampling and carteisan coordinate offsetting algorithms
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Extended the default lattice axes labeling system to support logarithmic axes
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Implemented a custom colour-mapping engine based on deriving and using an affine RGB transformation matrix, enabling continuous two-colour gradients and three-colour (diverging) schemes
Lead K-12 Mathematics Instructor
Mathnasium, LLC (2019 - 2021)
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in foundational mathematics (e.g. algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus) and other general science courses
- Managed learning center operations on weekends:
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Administered assessments to new students
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Managed student learning plans
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Scheduled and matched instructors with students