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Work Background

SETWorksTechnical Report Manager

Aug. 2024 - Apr. 2025

Self-employedAI Content Editor/Writer

Jan. 2024 - Jul. 2024*Employ both technical and creative writing skills, as well as editing skills, to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of generative AI and large language models. *Proficiently handle data annotation, entity labeling and tagging, Identifying object-to-object relationships, document labeling and record classification. *Image, video and audio annotation. *Collaborate remotely with teams to ensure consistent high-quality results. *Maintain data privacy, keeping sensitive information confidential at all times. *Adapt to changing project requirements while staying updated on annotation tools and techniques. *Meet project deadlines for timely data analysis and model training.

BNY MellonSoftware Engineer / Technical Writer

May. 2021 - Nov. 2023New York, United States*Created comprehensive documentation of project requirements, development processes and technical specifications using Confluence in order to facilitate communication between developers and product owners. *Contributed to user manual for Enterprise Risk software application. *Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, along with corresponding documentation, to ensure data integrity and security. *Participated in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions within Enterprise Risk Technology, using Java, Javascript, Spring Boot and Angular technologies. *Created content for training materials and provided technical guidance to junior developers. *Collaborated closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, users, and the development team, to define and document product goals and roadmap. *Translated high-level business requirements into detailed user stories, product backlogs, and acceptance criteria for the development team. *Created documentation to conduct usability testing, managed testing scenarios, and created reports summarizing the outcome of usability testing. *Created wireframes in Figma and led demo sessions to gather user feedback. *Acted as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on product vision and objectives, giving multiple PowerPoint demonstrations. *Championed agile principles, facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews to drive continuous improvement and team productivity using JIRA. *Actively engaged with customers, conducted user interviews, and gathered requirements to inform product strategy and future enhancements. *Utilized version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes. *Delivered complex UI components in Angular, including unit testing. *Addressed SQL database challenges. *Automated smoke tests and regression tests using Cucumber and Selenium.

Wildlife Conservation SocietyMolecular Biologist

Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2019Greater New York City Area*Designed, implemented and managed experiments in the field of Environmental Ecology and Genetics. *Enhanced the efficiency of an iOS mobile app in the analysis of environmental DNA samples for the detection of fungi, turtles and endangered sharks. *Conducted quality control testing of novel MinIon mobile flow cell technology for DNA and RNA sequencing. *Assisted in grant proposal writing and secured funding for research projects.

Berkeley CollegeProfessor

Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2019Greater New York City Area*Orchestrated a 20% increase in student engagement and positive reviews of Math and Science Department classes by employing diverse teaching methodologies and student advisement activities. *Developed and delivered engaging lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities to facilitate student learning and understanding. *Led and managed an initiative to improve student comprehension by 10% and streamline budget calculations via data collection on the effectiveness of science lab activities. *Mentored and advised students on academic and career matters, supporting their growth and success. *Actively remained abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating relevant concepts and applications into the curriculum. *Served on academic committees, contributing to program development, accreditation processes, and institutional governance. *Course load of 4 classes per term, 3 terms per year *Taught classes in Sustainability, Bioethics, Forensic Science, General Psychology

Montclair State UniversityAdjunct Professor

Sep. 2009 - Jun. 2014Montclair, New Jersey*Created, developed and taught 2 week intensive field course on Herpetology *Taught Honors Seminar in Science *Taught Genetics

Montclair State UniversityConservation Biologist/Research Technician

Jan. 2009 - May. 2014Montclair, New Jersey*Managed undergraduate and graduate research student projects: - Molecular screen for Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Ranavirus in New Jersey amphibians - Use of microsatellite loci to determine breed composition of mixed breed dogs - Examining mitochondrial genetic diversity in a population of Eastern Hognose snakes in Cape Cod, MA *Designed, implemented, and managed experiments in the fields of Genetics and Ecology, analyzing data relevant to making policy decisions with the aid of industry specific software. *Authored research papers, reports, and presentations for publication and conference presentations. *Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration. *Presented research findings to faculty, peers, and industry professionals in academic and conference settings. *Assisted in grant proposal writing and secured funding for research projects. *Managed lab operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols and regulations, along with lab budget. *Personal Research Experience - Anthropogenic Disturbance of the Herpetofauna in the Northeast US - Population genetic structure of turtle species Sternotherus odoratus and Chrysemys p. picta at NJ School of Conservation

Self EmployedFreelance Translator

Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008Italy

Essex County CollegeAdjunct Professor

Sep. 2004 - Dec. 2006Newark, NJ

New York UniversityResearch Assistant

Sep. 2000 - Sep. 2002Greater New York City Area* Evolutionary genetics research on C. elegans * Conventional and qPCR assay design * DNA/RNA extraction; DNA sequencing * DNA sequence analysis * Use of Geneious bioinformatics platform * Primer design * DNA fingerprinting * Fragment analysis