Update 2024

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@@ -80,34 +80,38 @@
 
 \cventry{2013--2020}{Graduate Research Assistant}{UNL}{}{}{
 	\begin{itemize}
-	\item Developed control software for a gantry used in the production of CMS pixel detector modules; deployed same software on similar gantries at leading US research institutions
-	\item Designed a particle telescope based on silicon strip detectors
-	\item Contributed to the reconstruction of electrons at CMS by optimizing the algorithm used to match tracks with electromagnetic calorimeter energy deposits
-	\end{itemize}
-}
-
-\cventry{Jan 2020--June 2020}{Postdoctoral Researcher}{UNL}{}{}{
+	  \item Participated in the construction of the CMS "FPIX" silicon pixel detector with particular contributions to assembly automation and test stand firmware
+	  \item Developed control software for gantries used in the production of CMS pixel detector modules; deployed, remotely as well as in person, same software on similar gantries at leading US research institutions
+	  \item Designed a particle telescope based on silicon strip detectors
 	\begin{itemize}
-	  \item Assisted in the coordination of student projects including
-	\begin{itemize}
-	\item Identifying candidate encapsulation materials for CMS upgrades that are robust against high radiation doses and large temparature swings
-	\item Design and construction of a detector section mockup to assess the sufficiency of the anticipated cooling system
+		\item Designed readout system around a Cyclone IV FPGA and high frequency ADCs.
+		\item Laid out PCBs for data acquisition system as well as separate boards for mounting sensors and readout chips.
+		\item Implemented firmware in Verilog, including a simple RISC processor and memory mapped IO interfaces.
+		\item Implemented assembler for instruction set used by aforementioned RISC processor.
 	\end{itemize}
-	\item Sourced specialized equipment for for new and ongoing studies
+	\item Contributed to the reconstruction of electrons at CMS by optimizing the algorithm, implemented in C++, used to match tracks with electromagnetic calorimeter energy deposits
 	\end{itemize}
 }
 
-\cventry{June 2020--Current}{Detector Lab Manager}{UNL}{}{}{
+\cventry{2020--Current}{Detector Lab Manager}{UNL}{}{}{
 	\begin{itemize}
-		\item Oversaw day to day lab activities and provided support to students and post docs 
-		\item Built, and maintained a web-based electronic logbook to track and report lab activities
-		\item Managed small and large purchases of equipment and supplies for lab work
+		\item Oversaw day to day lab activities, and provided support to students and post docs which included training on equipment operation, as well as training in the design of software and hardware
+		\item Managed operation of cleanroom, including ensuring regular cleaning as well as upkeep of services and equipment.
+		\item Continued to support the development of the gantry control software
+		\begin{itemize}
+			\item Implemented in LabVIEW an interpreter for a BASIC-like command language, gScript, to enable faster and easier development of assembly procedures.
+			\item Added new visual pattern recognition for automated fiducial marking acquisition.
+			\item Added database integration for automated tracking of components during production.
+		\end{itemize}
+		\item Built and maintained a web-based electronic logbook to track and report lab activities
+		\item Managed small and large purchases of equipment and supplies
 		\item Served as the coordinator of module design and assembly for the ETL detector at CMS which included
 		\begin{itemize}
 			\item Refining the module design for increased robustness and ease of assembly
 			\item Designed fixtures for automated module assembly and worked with machine shop to produce them
-			\item Designed and procured mock module components to verify assembly at scale
+			\item Designed and procured mock module components, including PCBs, to verify assembly at scale
 		\end{itemize}
+		\item Designed thermal mock-up of module with integrated temperature sensing; laid out and procured PCBs for same
 	\end{itemize}
 }
 
@@ -130,9 +134,9 @@
 % \cvitemwithcomment{Language 3}{Skill level}{Comment}
 
 \section{Computer skills}
-\cvitem{Languages}{Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, Java, Javascript}
-\cvitem{Libraries}{ROOT, OpenCV, NumPy, Matplotlib, Flask, FastAPI}
-\cvitem{Software}{Linux, Git, KiCAD, GIMP, Audacity, Autodesk Inventor}
+\cvitem{Languages}{Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, Javascript, Verilog}
+\cvitem{Libraries}{ROOT, OpenCV, NumPy, Matplotlib, Flask, FastAPI, Vue.js}
+\cvitem{Software}{Linux, Git, KiCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Quartus II}
 
 % \cvdoubleitem{category 3}{XXX, YYY, ZZZ}{category 6}{XXX, YYY, ZZZ}