Curriculum Vitae

WORK EXPERIENCE


2003-Present: Independent Consultant
Tokyo, Japan
  • Development of the PathText Project. PathText receives user input from biological pathway models and converts requests into queries compatible with Natural Language Processing tools to discover scientific publications matching user request.
  • Development of the EKOSS project (Expert Knowledge Ontology-based Semantic Search)
    EKOSS is a semantic search engine for supporting sharing, discovery and integration of expert knowledge
  • Developed web-based knowledge sharing system for the Tokyo Half Project (THP) Website designed to exchange knowledge about countermeasure technology options and computational model development to the THP activities
  • Integration and custom UI development for the MIT CADLab DOME project

    • 2002-2003: IT Manager, eigoTown.com Limited
    Ebisu, Japan
  • Responsible for IT operations of the company
  • Managed local network of Macintosh and Windows PCs
  • Developed and maintained local office and website applications
  • Managed contract IT staff

    • 2001-2002: Independent IT/Web Designer
    Muncie, Indiana
  • Designed Websites for local businesses
  • Installed computer networks for local businesses
  • Troubleshooting PC issues for local businesses

    • 1992-2001: Communications & Programming Director, Rutter Communications Network LLC
    Muncie, Indiana
  • Developed web-based communications management system
  • Developed commercial web-based telephone directory
  • Developed cable advertising traffic&billing system
  • Developed phone directory traffic&billing system
  • Developed web-based time slip system
  • Designed and maintained corporate intranet
  • Designed and maintained corporate local area network
  • Managed IT equipment purchasing and maintenance
  • Managed communications spending
  • Served as help desk for company IT questions
  • Managed IT internship staff

    • 1990-1992 Computer Lab Manager, Ball State University Computer Labs
    Muncie, Indiana
  • Managed systems and assisted users in IBM, Macintosh and VAX minicomputer laboratory


    • TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE


    Website design&development, PHP, MySQL, Java, Javascript, Ajax, CSS, XML, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, PC software and hardware upgrades, Visual Basic, Active Server Pages, PERL, Linux, Windows 2000/NT server/98, Local Area Network installation, Project management, Telecommunications system management, Video/Audio editing and Videography


    EDUCATION


    Master of Science in Information and Communication Sciences
    Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Graduated in 1995

    Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications
    Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Graduated in 1993
    Minor: Computer Science

    High School, Monrovia High school
    Monrovia Indiana. Graduated in May 1989