Research Assistant - University of New Haven

Overview

As a Research Assistant at the University of New Haven, I supported various academic projects by developing scalable backend systems, managing databases, and architecting cloud-based solutions. My contributions enhanced research efficiency and helped the university achieve its academic and institutional objectives.

  • Position: Research Assistant
  • Institution: University of New Haven
  • Duration: Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
  • Location: West Haven, Connecticut
Key Metrics
  • 40% Reduction in computation time through optimized queries and caching techniques.
  • 50% Increase in storage capacity by leveraging AWS solutions.
  • 25% Reduction in operational costs with cloud-based infrastructure.
Technologies Used
MySQL Django AWS (S3, EC2) Python Git Jenkins PostgreSQL Linux
Key Contributions
  • Database Design: Designed and implemented a secure MySQL database for a research application, enabling quick data access and handling over 10,000 records with high availability.
  • Backend Development: Built a Django-based backend system to streamline data processing and integrate the database with the front-end, reducing response times by 30%.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Architected a scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS S3 and EC2, increasing storage capacity by 50% and reducing operational costs by 25%.
  • Collaboration: Worked with professors and graduate students to analyze datasets and contribute to research papers.
  • Version Control: Established Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, ensuring efficient collaboration and high code quality for the research projects.
  • Optimization: Improved application performance by optimizing query logic and caching mechanisms, reducing computation time by 40%.