RESUME:
Ronald M. Caplan

OBJECTIVE: Summer position in utilizing knowledge of Computational Science.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D SDSU with Claremont Graduate University Major: Computational Science Expected date of graduation: May, 2012 M.S. San Diego State University Major: Computational Science Date of graduation:  May, 2008 G.P.A. 3.86 B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara Major: Computer Science Minor: Astronomy and Planetary Science Date of graduation: June 15, 2003 G.P.A. 3.32

Relevant Courses Taken: UNIX, C, and C++ Foundations of Scientific Computing Parallel Scientific Computing Numerical ODE’s and PDE’s Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos (Descrete and Continous) Nonlinear Waves Computational Linear Algebra Computational Physics Experimental Astrophysics Lab

SKILL SUMMARY:  MATLAB, C, C++, FORTRAN, CUDA, MPI, OpenMP, Oracle, SQL, Linux, Java, Visual Basic, HTML
                                                 Scientific Visualization.  Web design.  Graphical presentations.  Teamwork.  Fast learner.

EXPERIENCE:

Scientific Programer: KMS Technologies, Houston, Texas
Summer 2008

• Converted in-development 3D EM FORTRAN code into an MPI parallel version.
• Wrote program manual and instructions on running code on different platforms.

Visualization Programmer: UCSB Physics Department and X-2 Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Summer 2003

• Wrote 3D visualization software in IDL for RAGE/SAGE astrophysical simulations output.
• Wrote 2D visualization and ray-tracing analysis software in IDL for use with simulation data.
• Learned to use various software packages for viewing AMR data from RAGE/SAGE
• Created images and movies from simulation data for use with presentations.

Computer Consultant: ITEC: International Technical Company, Gardnerville, Nevada.
September 2000 to May 2001

• Organized and set up a project from existing Fortran code for Backward Wave Oscillator simulations.
• Provided PC technical support and software installations.
• Produced graphical presentations for proposals and company website.

Data Entry and Analysis: Nonproliferation, Arms Control and International Security Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California.
Summer 2000

• Condensed information from approximately 800 USA-FSU technical contracts into new database using Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Created queries, charts, and graphs from data gathered.

HONORS:

• Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
• UCSB Physics Department Research Honors Award, June 2003
• UCSB Dean’s Honors List, Winter 2002.
• Golden State Seal Merit Diploma, June 1999.

References available upon request.

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EDUCATION:

Ph.D
(Currently Enrolled)
 
Joint Ph.D program in Computational Science
San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University
Expected Graduation:  2012
Current GPA: 3.86

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Master of Science

Master of Science in Computational Science
San Diego State University
Graduated:  May, 2008
GPA:  3.86

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Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
with a minor in Astronomy and Planetary Science
University of California Santa Barbara
Graduated June 15^th, 2003
GPA:  3.32

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High School

Diploma with California Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
Washington High School
Graduated June, 1999
GPA: 3.14

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EXPERIENCE:


Instructor/Grader/Tutor
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
Spring 2006-Present

• Instructed Lab for Math 122: “Calculus for the Life Sciences II”
• Instructed Lab for Math 121: “Calculus for the Life Sciences”
• Instructed Math 210: “Conceptual Elementary Mathematics”
• Instructed Math 141: “Pre-Calculus”
• Graded for Math 121: “Calculus for the Life Sciences”
• Provided tutoring and homework help.

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Scientific Programmer
KMS Technologies
Houston, Texas
Summer 2008

• Developed parallel version of in-progress 3D EM code using MPI in FORTRAN
• Wrote user manuals for code as well as instructions for setting up parallel programming enviroments on a multi-core windows machine.
  

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High School Math Teacher
Mesivta Shaarei Arazim
Monsey, New York
Spring 2005

• Taught business math to a class consisting of students from grade 9 through grade 12.
• Developed the course’s lesson plan and materials for use with future years.

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Network Administrator
Ohr Somayach Tanenbaum Educational Center
Monsey, New York.
June 2004 to August 2005

• Maintained a computer laboratory running off a Windows 2003 Server, utilizing Active Directory for account creation and management.
• Performed software and hardware installations.
• Provided technical support for users.

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Visualization Programmer
UCSB Physics Department and X-2 Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Summer 2003

• Wrote 3D visualization software in IDL for RAGE/SAGE astrophysical simulations output.
• Wrote 2D visualization and ray-tracing analysis software in IDL for use with simulation data.
• Learned to use various software packages for viewing AMR data from RAGE/SAGE
• Created images and movies from simulation data for use with presentations.
• Wrote detailed instruction manuals for developed software.
• Read final report of work performed here.

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Desk Receptionist
UCSB Hillel
Santa Barbara, California
2001-2002

• Answered phones, filed paperwork, produced flyers, and other various administrative duties.
• Locked-up building at night.
• Provided technical support for the computers. 

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Computer Consultant
ITEC: International Technical Company
Gardnerville,Nevada
September 2000 to May 2001

• Organized and set up a project from existing Fortran code for Backward Wave Oscillator simulations.
• Provided PC technical support and software installations.
• Produced graphical presentations for proposals and company website.

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Data Entry and Analysis
Nonproliferation, Arms Control and International Security Directorate
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, California
Summer 2000

• Condensed information from approximately 800 USA-FSU technical contracts into new database using Microsoft    Access and Excel.
• Created queries, charts, and graphs from data gathered.

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Computer Sales / Technician
COMP Express
Fremont, California
Summer 1998

• Worked behind the sales counter, and made sales in the showroom.
• Assembled custom computer systems.
• Designed store’s web store.
• Did manual labor including moving boxes, assembly line packing, and stocking.

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HONORS:

• Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
• UCSB Physics Department Research Honors Award, June 2003
• UCSB Dean’s Honors List, Winter 2002
• California Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
  

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TRANSCRIPTS:

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