Resume
Ronald M. Caplan
OBJECTIVE Career position in the field of Astronomy utilizing knowledge of Computational Science.
EDUCATION
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Ph.D. San Diego State University Major: Computational Science Expected date of graduation: May, 2011 M.S. San Diego State University Major: Computational Science Date of graduation: May, 2008 G.P.A. 3.85 |
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
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< UNIX, C, and C++ |
m Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos |
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< Foundations of Scientific Computing |
m Galaxies and Cosmology |
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< Parallel Scientific Computing |
m Observational Astrophysics |
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< Numerical ODE’s and PDE’s |
m Stellar Structure and Evolution |
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< Numerical Optimization and Linear Algebra |
m Experimental Astrophysics Lab |
SKILL SUMMARY MATLAB, IDL, C, C++, MPI, OpenMP, Oracle, SQL, Linux,
Java, Visual Basic, AutoCAD, HTML.
Internet-based research. Web design. Graphical presentations.
Teamwork. Fast learner.
EXPERIENCE
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.
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
Ø Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Ø UCSB Physics Department Research Honors Award, June 2003
Ø UCSB Dean’s Honors List, Winter 2002.
References available upon request.
FULL LIST OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Ph.D
(Currently Enrolled)
Joint Ph.D program in Computational Science
San Diego State University and
Expected Graduation: 2011
Current GPA: 3.85
Master of Science
Master of Science in Computational Science
Graduated: May, 2008
GPA: 3.85
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
with a minor in Astronomy and Planetary Science
University of California Santa Barbara
Graduated June 15th, 2003
GPA: 3.32
High School
Diploma with California Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
Graduated June, 1999
GPA: 3.14
EXPERIENCE
Instructor/Grader/Tutor: San Diego State University, San Diego,
California
Spring 2006-Present
• Instructed Math 210: “Conceptual Elementary Mathematics”
• Instructed Math 141: “Pre-Calculus”
• Graded for Math 121: “Calculus for the Life Sciences”
• Provided tutoring for help with homework.
High School Math Teacher: Shaarei Arazim of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HONORS
Ø Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Ø UCSB Physics Department Research Honors Award, June 2003
Ø UCSB Dean’s Honors List, Winter 2002.
Ø California Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
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