Resume

Andrew Gillette 10401 Grosvenor Pl #1012 Rockville, MD 20852 Mobile: (202) 375-1631, andy@andrewgillette.com http://www.andrewgillette.com PROFILE: A self-motivated and team oriented computational biologist with interests in business development, mesoscale organic/inorganic dynamics, machine learning, and computational applications of medicine. Education: Georgetown University, Washington, DC Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology and Management December 2007 - Certified in cGMP for research and pharmaceutical laboratories - Certified in all OSHA lab/radiation safety protocols - Working knowledge of biochemistry - Experience in computational biology Bachelors of Arts, Millikin University Decatur, IL December, 2005 Major: Political Science Minor: Biology GPA 3.49 - Graduated Early - 45 credits completed in last two semesters - Experienced Diverse Curriculum focusing on legal environments, finance, and cellular biology Awards: Merit Scholarship, The Fund for American Studies, Fall 2004 National Deans List, Spring 2004, 2005 Millikin University Deans List, Spring 2003, 2005, and Fall 2005 Annual Homebrewing Aficionado Contest; Bloomington, IL, Fall 2004 Lab Experience: Georgetown University, Molecular Biology Lab • Sequenced nucleic acids and proteins with gels • Developed micropipette technique • Experienced common research laboratory environment and biochemical testing methodologies Millikin University Cancer Immunology Lab • Established a working lab for the exclusive study of cancer immunology through the use of video microscopy and sequenced magnetic induction over a in vivo fistula rat circulatory model. • Experienced guided study on various rat phlebotomy techniques • Designed the Fibonacci pulsing algorithm and magnetic shielding apparatus • Gained dynamic experience in case study research and biological applications Pharmaceutical Policy Research Experience Millikin University Directed Study and Senior Thesis • Analyzed market shifts in the pharmaceutical industry over the past 50 years through market research, GAO reports, case study research, health policy journals, and various academic texts. • Utilized biosciences background in accessing pharmaceutical compounds and off-label applications • Applied legal and policy research techniques towards a multifaceted examination of medical insurance coverage, NIH funding, FDA patent approvals, and characteristics of health coverage disparities. Work Experience: Program Director, Space Frontier Foundation Washington, DC February 2007 to Present • Worked directly under the executive director in conference and event planning • Coordinated IT staff and workflow solutions relating to internet affairs • Assisted in budgeting and monetary donation management • Facilitated conference event planning and coordination Founder, The Fund for Contemporary Lecture Studies (TFCLS) Baltimore, MD May 2005 to Present • Designed the internal Database System used for TFCLS. • Original Architect of Non-Profit System Design and Transaction Server • Responsible for project coordination and development between outsourced beta-testers. • Managed philanthropic team of workers Temp. Research Assistant, US Chamber of Commerce (BCLC) May, 2006- September, 2006 • Researched strategic business partnerships and performed analysis • Developed new technology and implemented it into the everyday business environment • Performed content writing for website profiles and database records • Developed new website protocols • Managed database records maintenance with MS Access • Coordinated conference event planning Temp. Litigation Support, Law Resources Washington, DC March,2006- November, 2007 • Provided technical assistance to office staff. • Acquired vital experience in litigation support • Learned to efficiently use Summation • Developed project data integration systems for more efficient storage and recall of data files. • Developed database media filing storage protocol Intern, Mitch Daniels for Governor Campaign Indianapolis, IN May, 2004 - August, 2004 • Assisted in campaign planning for the Northern suburbia districts • Developed email based campaign to drive volunteerism • Educated volunteers on donor solicitation methodology Information Technology Experience: System builds: Fail-over Windows server, Single-System Image (SSI) Solaris cluster, Single System Image (SSI) Linux Oscar build. Current long-range WiFi hotspot fee-for-service operator Computation: Developed prototype for general use computing on multi-node (SSI) Brute Force Scripting, AES PGP Encryption, Source Code Compilation BOINC Distributed Computing, Automated Webget, and Search API Web Page Design: Most web scripting languages Applications: All Applications in MS Office Suite, Matlab, AutoCad, Dream Weaver, Oracle 9i, SQL Server, Sequin, SPSS, SAS, Redhat Linux, Windows 2003 server, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Hardware: Most Office hardware and server setups Certifications: Georgetown University 2007 cGMP Radiation Safety OSHA Laboratory Guidelines Montgomery College 2006 Bioinformatics I & II VTC 2007 Cisco CCNA Cisco Network Security Flash 8 Linux Administration HR Block 2007 Personal Income Tax Certification Business Income Tax Certification