Scientific and Technical Writer, Researcher, and Academician (2018-current) with experience in research, grant and proposal writing, technical review, copy editing, and proof-reading. Eager to transition to the IT field in a technical or proposal writing/business analysis/project management role.

12+ years of experience in research, writing, and pedagogy as evidenced by authoring several publications in peer reviewed journals, technical reports, curriculum materials, and scholarly articles (1998-2006). Author of 2 patents. Experience in proposal and grant writing for federal government research grants.

Held several volunteering and community leadership roles (2011-2021), including for an international non-profit that conducts surgery camps for pediatric patients, and several public school-based non-profits. Responsible for maintaining websites, writing charter by-laws, meeting minutes, newsletters, social media, and official communications.

Trained in and possess good understanding of SDLC, basic software coding, SQL, and Agile and Scrum methodologies. Experience in plain language, US GPO, APA, and Chicago manual styles of writing.

Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, educational software, learning platforms, social media, and video conferencing platforms.

M.S. (Chemistry), University of Maryland, College Park, and B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)