Frontend, Python, Research, Physics, Machine Learning

Diego A. Pena

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OBJECTIVE

Physics graduate with experience in physics research, scientific programming in Python, and front-end web development, as well as a demonstrated ability to learn quickly, looking to create innovative solutions to difficult challenges. EDUCATION

University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 08.2017 – 12.2019 Bachelor of Arts in Physics

Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA 01.2015 – 05.2017 EXPERIENCE

WaiterNow Berkeley, CA 04.2020 – Present

Front-end Developer

• Implemented new business logic in the code base and unit testing in a Progressive Web App (PWA) with Ionic.

• Improved team’s efficiency by translating and organizing 150+ issues to Gitlab in various repositories. Stamper-Kurn Group Berkeley, CA 09.2018 – 06.2020 Junior Specialist

• Created a tool to image Ti atoms by assembling and characterizing an External Cavity Diode Laser (ECDL) and using it to perform absorption spectroscopy on a hollow cathode lamp.

• Implemented a temperature sensor using a data acquisition system and object-oriented programming in Python for remote monitoring of vacuum bake-out.

• Designed a printed circuit board with personalized enclosure for a low noise diode current controller which can be easily reproduced within the group.

• Accelerated Ti spectroscopy project as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) which culminated in a presentation at the 2019 SURF Conference.

Match Analysis Emeryville, CA 02.2015 – 09.2018

Data Collection Specialist

• Increased productivity in the collection and quality control of soccer data by 15%.

• Trained new and current employees to streamline the data-collection process for faster delivery to clients.

• Improved 1200+ player database to facilitate player queries.

• Covered multiple 2018 World Cup matches for a real-time data streaming product. Grade Potential Tutoring Pleasant Hill, CA 12.2014 – 02.2017 Tutor

• Assisted high school and college students in improving their math and physics skills using self-developed techniques for different styles of learning.

LEADERSHIP

Physics 153 Undergraduate Mentor 08.2019 – 12.2019

• Guided incoming transfer students through academic challenges and fostered community building.

• Supported course instructor in carrying out in-class activities and held office hours for additional help. Orientation Leader (x2) 08.2019 – 09.2019

• Collaborated with co-leaders to lead groups of 40+ students through two week-long orientation programs.

• Facilitated important discussions regarding difficult topics relevant to the Berkeley community. SKILLS

Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, Matplotlib, scikit), SQL, Git, Angular (TypeScript, HTML, CSS), LaTeX. Excel, SOLIDWORKS, EAGLE, Analog Electronics, Mill, Lathe, 3D printing. Languages: English, Spanish

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