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Senior Research Scientist @ Leader of small, project-oriented teams of both scientists and software engineers that create innovative prototypes of new research concepts. I am responsible for directing concept development and technical research across multiple projects; leading the design of novel algorithms; thinking creatively to produce new solutions to customer problems; analyzing algorithm and software performance; deep-dive data analytics, and solving complex problems. I contribute to marketing and proposal writing to shape the future pursuits and activities of the company. In addition, I am responsible for addressing IT-related issues and planning the expansion of our infrastructure to address company growth. I am also certified by the National Security Agency as a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian, and act as Alternate Custodian for Boston Fusion. From February 2012 to Present (3 years 9 months) Burlington, MAInternal Consultant @ Led development of a product that aids customers in transiting to the Ab Initio product suite. Implemented design change and regression testing leading to a more robust product. Expanded the software feature set to process code from customers with very distinct code bases. Consulted with customers to both solve short-term technical issues and to develop long-term strategies for software development and deployment. Instructed customers in the use of Ab Initio products. From December 2008 to February 2012 (3 years 3 months) Lexington, MANASA Postdoctoral Fellow @ Independent research into astronomy, specifically extrasolar planets. Submission of proposals to obtain telescope time through highly competitive process. Management of sky survey involving automated remote telescopic observations and data reduction. From October 2007 to October 2008 (1 year 1 month) Greenbelt, MDGraduate Research Assistant @ Independent research into astronomy, specifically extrasolar planets. Management of sky survey involving automated remote telescopic observations and data reduction. From October 2002 to August 2007 (4 years 11 months) Pasadena, CAGraduate Research Assistant @ Research into astronomy, specifically eclipsing x-ray binaries. From September 2001 to September 2002 (1 year 1 month) Cork, IrelandBusiness Center Assistant @ Supervision of Business Center and Management of Cash Float. From June 1999 to August 1999 (3 months) Chicago, ILPhD, Astrophysics @ Caltech From 2002 to 2007 MS, Astrophysics @ California Institute of Technology From 2002 to 2004 MSc, Astrophysics @ National University of Ireland, Cork From 2001 to 2002 BSc, Physics, Maths @ National University of Ireland, Cork From 1997 to 2001 Christian Brothers College From 1983 to 1997 Francis O'Donovan is skilled in: Astrophysics, Astronomy, LaTeX, Software Engineering, Physics, Scientific Computing, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Numerical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Pattern Recognition, Ab Initio, Unix, Python, ETL, IDL, Machine Learning, High Performance..., Image Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, Mathematics, Science, Image Processing, C, C++, Teaching, Mathematical Modeling, Parallel Computing, Signal Processing, Technical Wr, Research, Analysis, Programming, Consultancy, Software Development, Software Training, Proposal Writing, XML, Problem Solving, Linux, Windows, Java, Experimentation, Data Reduction, Parallel Programming, Software Design, Technical Writing, Scientific Writing, COMSEC, Security Clearance