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Revisions to resume file

Ryan C. Thompson 9 years ago
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@@ -119,9 +119,9 @@ Well-rounded computational biologist with deep knowledge of biology, mathematics
 
 
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 9 years of bioinformatics experience answering a wide range of complex biologica
 9 years of bioinformatics experience answering a wide range of complex biologica
-l questions through analysis of large NGS and other data sets with a strong
- focus on sound statistical analysis and effective data visualization and
- presentation
+l questions through analysis of large NGS- and microarray-based whole transcript
+ome and epigenetic data sets with a strong focus on sound statistical analysis
+ and effective data visualization and presentation
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@@ -131,7 +131,8 @@ Supportive team member with a strong ability to foster cross-disciplinary
 
 
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 Focus on packaging expert knowledge and successful analysis methods into
 Focus on packaging expert knowledge and successful analysis methods into
- re-usable tools to improve team efficiency over time
+ re-usable software tools to share best practices and improve team efficiency
+ over time
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@@ -183,7 +184,11 @@ Virginia
 
 
 B.S.
 B.S.
  in Biology, B.A.
  in Biology, B.A.
- in Mathematics, 2009 
+ in Mathematics, 2009
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+Echols Scholar
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@@ -277,7 +282,8 @@ Performed comparative analysis of multiple differential expression statistical
  models to define best practice for optimal sensitivity while maintaining
  models to define best practice for optimal sensitivity while maintaining
  false positive control.
  false positive control.
  Presented on theoretical and practical similarities and differences between
  Presented on theoretical and practical similarities and differences between
- methods.
+ methods in lab meeting and in seminars at Merck and BMS bioinformatics
+ departments.
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@@ -354,8 +360,7 @@ target "http://mneme.homenet.org/~ryan/resume/examples/Salomon/globin/"
 
 
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 Investigated effects of life-span-extending drug on worm gene expression
 Investigated effects of life-span-extending drug on worm gene expression
- over time.
- Discovered that the drug retards age-related 
+ over time revealing that the drug retards age-related 
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-Collaborated on development of an open-source toolkit for design and RASL-seq
+Identified normalization methods from other problem domains that improved
+ performance of an open-source toolkit for design and analysis of RASL-seq
  experiments.
  experiments.
  
  
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+Performed a comprehensive comparitive evaluation of over 20 subtly different
+ statistical models for differential methylation in Illumina 450k arrays,
+ settling on a model that best explained the observed sources and trends
+ of variation in the data, including cross-domain application of a method
+ originally designed for RNA-seq data.
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+Link: 
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+name "Example diagnostic plots"
+target "http://mneme.homenet.org/~ryan/resume/examples/Salomon/450k/"
+
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+
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@@ -840,7 +866,7 @@ Va.
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-Charlottesville, VA
+ Charlottesville, VA 
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@@ -849,22 +875,22 @@ Charlottesville, VA
 
 
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 Provided support via phone and in person for students, faculty, and staff
 Provided support via phone and in person for students, faculty, and staff
- having problems with computers, phone system, network, viruses, hardware
- setup, and web services
+ having problems with computers, phone system, network access, malware,
+ hardware setup, and university web services
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 Tasks included support for university-provided software, virus removal,
 Tasks included support for university-provided software, virus removal,
  iPod recovery, printer setup and repair, diagnosis of hardware malfunctions,
  iPod recovery, printer setup and repair, diagnosis of hardware malfunctions,
- and data recovery 
+ and data recovery from failing hard disks
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-Summer Sailing Instructor, Raritan Yacht Club
+Summer Sailing Instructor, Raritan Yacht Club 
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- Perth Amboy, NJ
+ Perth Amboy, NJ 
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@@ -873,13 +899,33 @@ Summer Sailing Instructor, Raritan Yacht Club
 
 
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 Instructed children ages 8-18 in sailing skills, safety, seamanship, knots,
 Instructed children ages 8-18 in sailing skills, safety, seamanship, knots,
- rigging & de-rigging boats, navigation, and racing strategy and technique
- 
+ rigging & de-rigging boats, navigation, and racing strategy and technique,
+ with an emphasis on building character and self-reliance
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+Ensured safety of students and staff by maintaining boats and equipment
+ in good repair, being vigilant to traffic and hazards on a busy waterway,
+ and communicating and coordinating efficiently with other staff
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-Performed repair and maintenance on boats to keep them in working order
- and ensure safety
+Helped organize, run, and referee several regattas per season for students
+ from RYC and neighboring yacht clubs
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+The following command changes the title of the bibliography and also un-does
+ the indentation of it
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