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% Richard Boeri Decal's CV.
% (c) 2002 Matthew Boedicker <mboedick@mboedick.org> (original author) http://mboedick.org
% (c) 2003-2007 David J. Grant <davidgrant-at-gmail.com> http://www.davidgrant.ca
% (c) 2008 Nathaniel Johnston <nathaniel@nathanieljohnston.com> http://www.nathanieljohnston.com
% (c) 2011 Richard Decal <richard.decal-at-ncf.edu> http://www.richarddecal.com
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\begin{document}
    \begin{center}
    {\Huge Richard Boeri Decal}
        \\
%Artificial Intelligence Engineer \\
        {\small \faMapMarker~ Sarasota, FL, USA $\cdot$ \faPhone~ [redacted] $\cdot$ \faEnvelope~ \href{mailto:public@richarddecal.com}{public@richarddecal.com}  \\ \faGithubAlt~ \href{https://github.com/crypdick}{crypdick} $\cdot$~\faStackOverflow~  \href{https://stackoverflow.com/users/4212158/crypdick}{crypdick} $\cdot$ ~\faLinkedin~ \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddecal/}{richarddecal}  $\cdot$ ~\faTwitter~ \href{https://twitter.com/AIjedi}{AIjedi}  $\cdot$ ~\faHome~  \href{http://www.richarddecal.com}{richarddecal.com}}
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    \resheading{Profile}

    Machine learning scientist with domain expertise in applying cloud computing and statistical modeling to engineering, scientific, and real-world problems.
    Work in team-contexts to create and modify scientific software libraries to process and understand noisy data generated by stochastic real-world processes.
    Able to seek input from outside experts to create domain-crossing solutions designed to scale. \\

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    \resheading{Education}

    \ressubheading{M.S. Data Science}{Sarasota, FL}{New College of Florida}{Aug. 2017 --- Dec. 2018}

%    \ressubheading{Artificial Intelligence Engineer Nanodegree}{}{Udacity}{Feb. 2017 --- May 2017}

%    \ressubheading{Research Fellowship}{Seattle, WA}{University of Washington}{Oct. 2014 --- Jan. 2016}

    \ressubheading{B.A., Chemistry/Biology (with honors)}{Sarasota, FL}{New College of Florida}{Aug. 2007 --- May 2011}

    \ressubheading{Early admission in lieu of 4th year high school}{Jupiter, FL}{Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College}{Sep. 2006 --- May 2007}


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    \resheading{Expertise \hfill {\small$^+$ denotes proficiency}}

    \vspace{-1em}
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        \bfseries{Languages} & Python$^+$ $\cdot$ R Tidyverse $\cdot$ Espa\~nol$^+$ $\cdot$ English$^+$ $\cdot$ Italiano                                                                                                                \\  % $\cdot$ SAS   $\cdot$ BASH $\cdot$ RegExp $\cdot$ ECL
        \bfseries{Tools}     & PyTorch, Keras, Tensorflow $\cdot$ (Geo)Pandas$^+$, \mbox{MongoDB}, PostgreSQL $\cdot$ Ray, PySpark, Hadoop $\cdot$ Plotly Dash, Flask $\cdot$ BeautifulSoup $\cdot$ Docker $\cdot$ Kedro, MLFlow \\
        %\bfseries{OS} & Linux$^\star$ $\cdot$ MS Windows$^\star$ $\cdot$  Mac OS X$^\star$ $\cdot$ Android$^\star$ $\cdot$ iOS  \\
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    \textbf{Computation}
    \begin{description}
        \setlength{\itemsep}{0mm}
        \item[Operating Systems] Proficient: MS Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Linux, and Android.
        \item[Software] Proficient: office suites, image manipulation and analysis software, and other common productivity packages. Novice: PyMol.
        \item[Programming] Fluent: \LaTeX. Proficient: Python.
    \end{description}

    \textsc{Technical Skills}\vspace*{-15pt}
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        \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=0.4cm]
            \item Sci Python Stack
            \item ML Python Stack
            \item AWS EC2, S3
            \item Docker
            \item Git
            \item Data versioning
            \item Distributed computing: Ray Distributed, Spark
            %    \item PCR, RT-qPCR, shotgun and Sanger sequencing, and BLAST
            %    \item Marine field collecting
            %    \item Organic synthesis
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%    \textsc{Personal}
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        \item[Photography] I am a DSLR photographer and have proficiency with the Adobe suite (\href{https://www.flickr.com/photos/richarddecal/sets/72157640025469005/}{portfolio}).
        \item[Other] Fluent in English and Spanish. Known to dabble in the kitchen. I've played violin, piano, contrabass, and ukulele. Licensed scuba diver.
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    \resheading{Industry Work}

    \ressubheading{Lead Machine Learning Engineer}{Sarasota, FL}{Dendra Systems}{Feb. 2020 --- Now}

    \vspace{-6pt} Enabling whole-ecosystem restoration using deep learning.\\

    \ressubheading{Lead Data Scientist}{Sarasota, FL}{PaceMate\textsuperscript{TM}}{Feb. 2019 --- Dec. 2019}

    \vspace{-6pt} Automated remote detection of cardiac arryhtmias in Internet-enabled heart implants using deep learning.\\

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    \resheading{Academic Work}


    \ressubheading{Modeling Hospital Patient Trajectories}{Sarasota, FL}{Florence A. Rothman Institute}{Au. 2018 --- Dec. 2018}

    \vspace{-6pt} Data-driven characterization of interactions between chronic conditions and heart failure using clustering and finite state modeling.\\

    \ressubheading{Automated Tracing of Neurons}{Seatle, WA}{Peng Lab, Allen Institute for Brain Science}{June 2018 --- Aug. 2018}

    \vspace{-6pt} Implemented proof-of-concept algorithm for automatically reconstructing brain cell morphologies from petabyte-scale microscope data using deep reinforcement learning.\\ % These models will be further validated using electrophysiological \& tethered flight data to test theories about multi-modal decision making.\\



    \ressubheading{\hypertarget{Mosquitogrant}Multisensory Integration in Mosquitos}{Seatle, WA}{Fairhall Lab, University of Washington}{Oct. 2014 --- May 2016}

    \vspace{-6pt} Developed agent-based dynamical models of mosquito thermal plume navigation behavior using wind-tunnel flight data.\\ % These models will be further validated using electrophysiological \& tethered flight data to test theories about multi-modal decision making.\\


    \ressubheading{\hypertarget{whalevolunteering}Humpback Whale Migratory Census}{James Price Point, Australia}{Kimberley Community Whale Research Project}{Aug. 2012 --- Oct. 2012}

    \vspace{-6pt} Replicated a study at the proposed site of a gas processing port in Humpback calving waters. Our field research revealed gross inaccuracies in the oil conglomerate's report.\\ %old link\href{http://tinyurl.com/JPP-humpback-whale-survey-2013}{peer-review}'s

    \ressubheading{Endogenous Genetic Control}{Sarasota, FL}{Walstrom Lab, New College of Florida}{Aug. 2010 --- May 2011}

    \vspace{-6pt} Studied a genetic expression control pathway in \emph{C. elegans}. My honors \hyperlink{thesispub}{thesis project} proposes a model for RNA Helicase A function in endogenous RNAi based on qRT-PCR evidence.\\

%    \ressubheading{Independent Tutorials}{Sarasota, FL}{New College of Florida}{Aug. 2007 --- May 2011}

%\vspace{-6pt} I created courses with faculty supervision using New College's tutorial system. Highlights: ``Quantitative RT-PCR", ``Floridian Invasive Species", and ``Synthesis of P450-like Complex".\\

    \ressubheading{Role of Mitochondrial Fusion in Parkinson's}{Seattle, WA}{Pallanck Lab, University of Washington}{May 2010 --- Aug. 2010}

    \vspace{-6pt} Establish a method to grow, stain, and image primary dopaminergic neural cultures from \textit{Drosophila} embryos. I tested whether Parkin and PINK1, proteins involved in Parkinson's disease, are recruited to depolarized mitochondria in dopaminergic neurons. This research was \hyperlink{neuronpub}{published} in \textit{PNAS}.\\

%    \ressubheading{Lab Technician}{Sarasota, FL}{New College of Florida Dept. of Natural Sciences}{Feb. 2010 --- Sep. 2010}
%    Routine duties for the department, including autoclaving and disposing lab waste, preparing and sterilized solutions and agar plates, and preparing lab courses as needed. \\


    \ressubheading{Functional Study of APC2 Protein}{Pittsburgh, PA}{McCartney Lab, Carnegie Mellon University}{May 2009 --- Aug. 2009}

    \vspace{-6pt} I determined that APC2, a protein with roles in colon cancer tumorogenesis, did not directly interact with $\beta$-catenin of the Wnt pathway's destruction complex. I disproved the theory that APC2's N-terminal domain was essential for its proper localization. This research was \hyperlink{carnegiepub}{published} in \textit{Genetics}.\\

    \ressubheading{Organic Synthesis of P450-like Molecule}{Sarasota, FL}{Scudder Lab, New College of Florida}{Sep. 2008 --- Nov. 2009}

    \vspace{-6pt} Partial synthesis of a high-valent iron-stabilizing macrocycle based on the active site of cytochrome P450, with potential applications for cleaning industrial pollution.\\

%\ressubheading{GC and HPLC Instrumental Analysis}{Sarasota, FL}{McCord Lab, New College of Florida}{Jan. 2008}

%\vspace{-6pt} An independent study project where I learned how to operate liquid chromatographs and analyze their spectra.\\

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    \resheading{Publications}

    %\textbf{Academic}

    \hypertarget{neuronpub} Burman JL, Yu S, Poole AC, \textbf{Decal RB} and Pallanck LJ. ``\href{http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2012/06/12/1120688109}{Analysis of neural subtypes reveals selective mitochondrial dysfunction in dopaminergic neurons from parkin mutants}". \textit{Proc Natl Acad Sci USA.} 2012 Jun 26;109(26):10438-43.\\

    \hypertarget{carnegiepub} Kunttas-Tatli E, Zhou M, Zimmerman S, Molinar O, Zhouzheng F, Carter K, Kapur M, Cheatle A, \textbf{Decal RB}, McCartney BM. ``\href{http://www.genetics.org/content/190/3/1059.full}{Destruction Complex Function in the Wnt Signaling Pathway of Drosophila Requires Multiple Interactions Between Adenomatous Polyposis Coli 2 and Armadillo}". \textit{Genetics}. 2012 Mar; 190(3):1059-75.\\

    \textbf{Decal RB}. ``A Proposal for RNA Helicase A Function in Endogenous RNA Interference Pathways". Honors thesis, New College of Florida. May 2011.\\% 108 pages.


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    \resheading{Presentations}


%(Accepted and Forthcoming)
    \textbf{Decal RB}, Burman JB, Pallanck L. ``Is Parkin Recruited to Damaged Mitochondria in Dopaminergic Neurons?" SACNAS Conference. Anaheim, CA. September 2010. Poster.\\

    \textbf{Decal RB}, McCartney BM. ``APC2 Does Not Interact with in the $\beta$-Catenin Destruction Complex". Annual Sigma Xi Conference. The Woodlands, TX. November 2009. Poster.\\

    \textbf{Decal RB}, McCartney BM. ``APC2 Does Not Interact with in the $\beta$-Catenin Destruction Complex". ABRCMS Conference. Phoenix, AZ. November 2009. Poster.\\

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    \resheading{Teaching \& Outreach}


    \textbf{Data Analysis Mentor}, Intro to Programming Nanodegree. Udacity. \hfill 2017 --- 2018\\

    \textbf{Brain Awareness Week 2015}. University of Washington. \hfill  March 2015\\

    \textbf{Upward Bound}. University of Washington. \hfill  July 2010\\
    %Outreach program to high school students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. %I presented a lecture on genetics and Parkinson's disease and performed hands-on demonstrations.\\        

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%\resheading{Skills}


%    \textsc{Computation}
%        \begin{description}\setlength{\itemsep}{0mm}
    %\item[Operating Systems] Proficient: MS Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Linux, and Android.
%        \item[Software] Proficient: office suites, image manipulation and analysis software, and other common productivity packages. Novice: PyMol.
%        \item[Programming] Fluent: \LaTeX. Proficient: Python.
%        \end{description}

%     \textsc{Biology}\vspace*{-15pt}
%        \begin{multicols}{2} \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=0.4cm]
%        \item Standard biochemical and molecular biology assays
%        \item \textit{C. elegans}, \textit{D. melanogaster}, \textit{E. coli}, and primary neural culture models
%        \item UV-Vis, FT-IR, NMR, and mass spectroscopy
%        \item Protein, RNA, DNA, and organelle purification
%        \item Tissue fixation, immunohistochemistry, and LR White embedding
%        \item Exclusion, ion exchange, affinity, gas, thin-layer, and high-pressure liquid chromatography
%        \item Confocal, fluorescence, light, and phase contrast microscopy
%        \item PCR, RT-qPCR, shotgun and Sanger sequencing, and BLAST
%        \item Marine field collecting
%        \item Organic synthesis
%        \end{itemize}
%        \end{multicols}

%    \textsc{Personal}
%        \begin{description}\setlength{\itemsep}{0mm}
%        \item[Photography] I am a DSLR photographer and have proficiency with the Adobe suite (\href{https://www.flickr.com/photos/richarddecal/sets/72157640025469005/}{portfolio}).
%        \item[Other] Fluent in English and Spanish. Known to dabble in the kitchen. I've played violin, piano, contrabass, and ukulele. Licensed scuba diver.
%        \end{description}


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    \resheading{Awards, Grants \& Honors}
    \ressubheading{Full tuition waver for master's program}{}{New College of Florida}{Aug. 2017 ---  Dec. 2018}

    \ressubheading{NIH PA-12-149 Supplement Grant}{}{University of Washington}{Jan. 2015 --- Jan. 2016}
    %Supplement to 1R01DC013693-01 "CRCNS: Decision-making in flying insects using multisensory cues."\\


    \ressubheading{Florida ``First Generation" Scholar {\normalfont(two-time recipient)}}{}{New College of Florida}{Aug. 2009 --- May 2011}
    % Scholarship for minority students who are the first of their family to pursue higher education.\\

    \ressubheading{Florida ``Bright Futures" Scholar}{}{New College of Florida}{Aug. 2007 --- May 2011}
    % Florida's merit-based scholarship based on high school performance. Awarded full college tuition. \\

    \ressubheading{Four Winds Silver Scholar}{}{New College of Florida}{Aug. 2007 --- May 2011}\
    % Merit-based scholarship.\\

%  \ressubheading{Student Recognition Award {\normalfont(two-time recipient)} }{}{New College of Florida} {Apr. 2011}\

    \ressubheading{Student Research Grant}{}{Dubois-Felsmann Research Endowment}{Nov. 2010}\
    %Grant for honors thesis research. \$400.\\

    \ressubheading{Student Travel Grant}{}{Dubois-Felsmann Research Endowment}{Sep. 2009}\
    % Grant to present my REU research. \$400.\\

    \ressubheading{ABRCMS Travel Award}{}{American Society for Microbiology}{Aug. 2009}\
    % Grant to present my REU research. \$800.\\

    \ressubheading{Honors Scholarship}{}{Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College}{Sep. 2006 --- May 2007}\
    %  Merit-based scholarship.\\

    \ressubheading{AP Scholar Award}{}{J.P. Taravella High}{Apr. 2006}
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%\resheading{Activism}
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%      \item[2015] Helped organize a Surveillance Self-Defence for Activists Workshop.
%     \item[2014 --- Present] Part of the \#BlackLivesMatter movement.
%    \item[2012] Full-time land-based spotting, tracking, mapping, and data entry of humpback whale behaviour (\hyperlink{whalevolunteering}{description} above).
%        \item[2008] Full-time volunteer for Common Ground Relief, a non-profit organization providing relief in New Orleans following the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Helped reclaim wetlands, established a community garden, and build a house with Americorps.
%        \item[2006 --- Present] I am passionate about the open source philosophy and free culture. I contribute to Wikipedia Commons, Linux, and BOINC amongst others.
%        \item[2006 --- 2007] Part-time volunteer for North Ridge Medical Center in Oakland Park, FL.  Transported patients, manned the front desk, routed calls, and customer support.
%        \end{description}


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%\item Biochemistry I \& II with Lab
%\item Genetics with Lab
%%\item Classical Genetics Techniques Laboratory
%%     \item Fundamentals of Applied Genetics
%\item Cell Biology with Lab
%\item Organic Chemistry I \& II with Labs
%\item Inorganic \& Bioinorganic Chemistry
%\item Thermodynamics of Biomolecular Systems %\& Lab
%\item Organismic Biology
%\item Ordinary Differential Equations
%\item Calculus with Theory % \& ODE
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