Work Experience

Professional Summary

Independent educational research experience applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced software engineering techniques to solve complex challenges in chemical, process, and software engineering.

Proven track record of developing data-driven models, automating workflows,

and optimizing technology performance (OLED devices, molecular simulations, patent analytics).

Strong communicator and collaborative leader skilled at bridging domain expertise and data science to accelerate innovation.

Engineering skills: advanced chemistry, physics, analytical and numerical techniques, computer programming (Linux / Fedora / Ubuntu, bash, python, Perl, FORTRAN, …).  Specialized scientific languages: GROMACS & meep. 

Patent Examiner @ USPTO

-Researched and evaluated applications to make patentability determinations based on 35 U.S.C. 101, 102, 103, 112 and judicially created doctrines of Double Patenting.

-Leader in chemical molecular structure searching STN Next, SciFinder N, Knovel equation searching.   -Improved quality over the past year to reduce PAP errors to zero “0” while maintaining fully successful production quota / productivity over most recent full FY (2024).

         -Represented the USPTO at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering (ISEF) 2025 as a Special Awards Judge - provided technical leadership in award selection.

 -Participated in weekly Quality Enhancement Meetings led by Primary Examiners and Supervisory Patent Examiners

M.S. Thesis in Chemical Engineering

Extensive experience in consideration of result-effective variables for the optimization of commercial electronic and manufactured products in two distinct areas: organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) / solar cells, & surfactants (surface active agents) products.  

Designed and executed studies varying particle size, shape, and distribution; integrated results into regression models to optimize geometry for target emission spectra.

Conducted independent research with limited supervision from Principal Investigators (PI). 

Transferable skills 

  Leader – Helped other Examiners within the Art Unit (AU) and outside the AU to work on improving knowledge and competencies of best examining practices. 

  Planning – I use Office / Outlook / Teams best practices to schedule and keep track of time and activities.  Correctly and accurately record time and attendance in WebTA. 

 Teacher – Taught others how to use restriction Form Paragraphs (FPs) from AUs that don’t typically do Election / Restrictions. 

  Team Builder – Work in my art unit on Quality Enhancement Meeting (QEM) activities and group problem solving to achieve efficiency in examination practices. 

  Customer Service – Dealing with non-government employees / Attorneys / Applicant’s representatives to prosecute patent applications in Chemical and Biological areas.