Data Management
Resume:
Vancouver, B.C.
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Keith Edmonds, Ph.D.
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PERSONAL SUMMARY
An experienced, disciplined, and highly-motivated analyst and polymath who has worked
on a wide range of projects including the world’s largest data taking experiment. A deft and
fluent communicator with strong investigational, problem-solving and decision-making
skills which are harmoniously combined with a pragmatic approach and sound business
acumen. Highly accomplished with a verifiable track record in fields such as data analysis
and gathering, business process mapping, and the development of data simulation.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2012-2013
Lead Data Scientist - Energy Aware Tech.
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Responsible for analysis and problem solving for smart meter related energy efficiency and
reliability schemes. Machine learning and statistical methods used on distributed data.
Customer analytics and market optimization.
Design and implement experimental research studies
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Research studies on electricity consumption behaviours related to energy conservation
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Consultant work related to demand side and capacity management
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Data analysis related to smart meters
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Machine learning related to customer analytics
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2005-2011
Data Analyst - CERN
Various locations with periodic stays at CERN, Switzerland
Responsible for analyzing and modeling the output of the Large Hadron Collider. Involved
in the management of multiple small projects related to personnel coordination, code
development, Monte Carlo Simulation and mathematical problem solving.
Writing Requirement Specifications that successfully delivered necessary change in a
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manageable and non-intrusive way
Travelling to various locations in the to engage with multiple colleagues across the
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collaboration to ensure goals were well defined
Involved in workshops / training / presentations
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Software system development
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Analyzing large datasets in a grid computing environment
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Data analysis and modeling
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ATLAS Data Quality Monitor - ATLAS 2010
ATLAS Control Room, CERN Point 1, Geneva, Switzerland
Responsible for the overall monitoring of the ATLAS detector. Coordinator for all sub-
detector monitors, as well as major consultant on logistics and framework for optimal
monitoring.
System and data analysis
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Monitoring of the overall ATLAS data quality
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Implementing initial portion of detector monitoring framework
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Developing of analysis and monitoring framework
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2008-2009
ATLAS Supersymmetry Validation Coordinator
Remote location typically in Germany
Responsible for the Validation of the Monte Carlo simulation with respect to
Supersymmetry. Assisted in development of large scale data access and storage.
Regular meetings to share new outcomes
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Reporting bugs and known modifications for new software releases
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Developing software collaboratively using Apache Subversion (SVN)
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Developing sophisticated analysis code to streamline and automate process
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Validating Monte Carlo Production relative to expected changes from previous
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simulation version
2003
Laboratory Technician
AMPEL Laboratory, UBC, Vancouver, Canada Summer
Worked under the supervision of the department head on a novel NMR project. Developed
fitting and modeling techniques for system.
Departmental summer research grant
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Analyzing data for optimal fit extraction
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Found original modeling method and implemented required framework
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics (magna cum laude) 2011
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Dissertation: “Supersymmetry Searches in the Single Lepton Final State with the ATLAS
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Detector”
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Volker Büscher
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Fields: High Energy Physics, Particle Detector Phenomenology, Supersymmetry
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2007
Master of Science, Physics
University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Thesis: “Prospects for Top Quark Mass Measurement Through the Fully Hadronic Decay
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of Top-Antitop Events with the ATLAS Detector”
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Michel Lefebvre, Prof. Dr. Rob McPherson
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2005
Bachelor of Science, Physics and Mathematics
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Program: Combined Honours Physics and Mathematics
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Minor: Philosophy
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Honours Thesis: “Spontaneous Magnetization in Quantum Dots”
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Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Stephanie Reimann
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Exchange terms: Lund University, Sweden
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SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING
UBC Okanagan, 8th Annual Learning Conference 2012
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Emergency First Aid - Industry Currently Certified
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Standard First Aid Currently Certified
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NLS WHMIS Certificate Currently Certified
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UBC Machine Shop Course 2003
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2011-2012
Sessional Instructor:
University of British Columbia - Okanagan, Kelowna, B.C., Canada
Physics 231 “Introduction to Electronics”
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Laboratory on the design and analysis of analog AC and digital circuits
Physics 324 “Waves”
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Intermediate treatment of wave production, propagation and reception
Physics 102 “Electricity, Light, and Radiation”
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Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism and Electric Circuits
Physics 200 “Relativity and Quanta”
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Introduction to Special Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
Physics 232 “Modern Physics Laboratory”
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Selected experiments in 20th century physics
Übungsleiter (Exercise instructor): Fall Term 2010
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Experimental Physics VI: Particle and Nuclear
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Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
2008-2009
Laboratory Instructor:
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany
Fortgeschrittenenpraktikum (Master’s Laboratory)
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Experiments in Particle Physics
2005-2007
Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Physics 102 “General Physics”
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Introduction to Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Physics.
SKILLS
Fluent Programming Languages:
C++, Python, SQL, SAS, SPSS, ROOT, Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, Bash, Shell, Athena,
LaTeX, STL, Apache Subversion (SVN)
Programming Specialties:
Data analysis, Statistical Analysis, Combinatorial Optimizaiton, Information Mining, Mote
Carlo Simulation, Predictive Analytics, Data Modeling/Simulation, Algorithm
Optimzation, Data integrity validation, Machine leaning
Statistical Specialties:
Statistical tests, Modeling, parameter estimation, regression analyses, confidence interval
determination, Support Vector Machine
Mathematics Specialties:
Optimization, Differential Eqations, Hilbert Spaces, Funtional Analysis, Integration Theory,
Number theory, Set Theory
Physics Specialties:
Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field theory, Particle Physics, Cosmology, Physical
Ontology, Density functional Theory
Team/Management Specialties:
Project Management, Long Term Planning, Group Organizing, Assigning/Delegating, Time
Management, International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Leading meetings, Presentation,
Multi-site/international management
Financial Specialties:
Cost Projecting, Strategic Budgeting, Accounting Principles, Trading
Human Resource Specialties:
Counseling, Human Behavior Principles, Behavioural Prediction, Negotiation, Emergency
Medical Treatment, Pedagogy
Physical Specialties
Mechanics, Environmental Sustainability, Materials Design, Metallurgy
PUBLICATIONS
ATLAS Collaboration author list from 2006-2012
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Over 150 publications with direct contributions
D. Adams et al, “The ATLFAST-II performance in release 14”
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ATL-PHYS-INT-2009-110 (2009)
K. Edmonds et al, “The Fast ATLAS Track Simulation (FATRAS)”
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ATL-SOFT-PUB-2008-001 (2008)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Only selected presentations given
• Vector boson plus jets as a signal and background:
“Theoretical uncertainties for W+Jets Production”
Durham University, September 8, 2010
• Implications of First LHC Data:
“Searches for Supersymmetry in ATLAS”
MIT Boston, August 10, 2010
• ATLAS Germany Computing Meeting:
“Using TAGs with Ganga”
DESY in Zeuthen, July 2010
• Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft Frühjahrstagung der Fachverbände
“Early Supersymmetry searches”
Annually in March: Mainz 2010, Munich 2009, Freiburg 2008
AWARDS
Bonn-Cologne Graduate School Joint Honors Program, Bonn 2007-2008
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Undergraduate Scholars Program Scholarship, UBC 2004
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Pierre Berthier Education Abroad Scholarship, Lund 2003
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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Guest lecturer at Vancouver High Schools to promote Physics literacy
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Sports and Athletic Executive for Undergraduate Physics Society
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Volunteer at language café program at Fagelskolan elementary in Sweden
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Volunteer camp counselor at North Vancouver Outdoor School
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Volunteer first aid attendant at Vancouver “Symphony of Fire”
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