University of Memphis, Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI).
Memphis, TN, USA, August 2002.
Candidate for Masters of Science in Geological Sciences, with concentration in Geophysics. Masters thesis: “Deformation in the New Madrid Seismic Zone from Continuous and Campaign GPS Geodesy”
GPA: 3.7

National University of  Tucuman, Tucuman, Argentina, May 1999.
Advanced Degree in Physics: Licentiate in Physics. Thesis title:   ”Non-Linear Analysis of the Low Latitude Ionosphere from GPS Satellites”

National University of  Tucuman, Tucuman, Argentina, May 1993.
Bachelors in Science. Degree- specialization area: Physics.

Work Experience:

Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), Earth Sciences Department, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA, Jun 2000 – Dec 2001.

Responsibilities:
-GPS Data analysis and interpretation of local and regional tectonics. Error analysis. Software installation, configuration, and development to collect and process data from the continuous GPS network in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
-Data processing using Matlab, C/C++, and Shellscript programming for Gamit /Globk and GMT.

-Installation and configuration of Windows, Unix-Linux operating systems to run the following services and clients: Secure Shell (1&2), FTP, VNC (Virtual Network Computer), and network and dial-up connections.
-GPS data collection hardware installation and configuration of: Ashtech receivers, Lantronix UDS-10 device servers, Ewave Super Screamer 900MHz Multi-Protocol wireless link, FreeWave transceiver 900MHz, and modems.

Experience and Skills gained at CERI:

- Processing and interpretation of refraction and reflection seismic data using Seismic Unix.

-Gravity data collection, processing, and interpretation using inverse methods.

-Magnetic and Resistivity data collection and interpretation.

-Interpretation and recognition of geologic features at local and regional scales.

Researcher, Laboratory of Satellite Technology. Physics Department, School of Exact Sciences and Technology, National University of Tucuman, Argentina, June 1996 - May 2000.

-Area of research: Nonlinear analysis of the Ionosphere at low latitudes by using GPS satellites.

-Other responsibilities included: Software developer and System administrator, installation and maintenance of the UNIX workstation and personal computer networks.

Practical Projects Chief, Physics Department, School of Exact Sciences and Technology, National University of Tucuman, Argentina, March 1996 - May 2000.
Practical projects chief in the subject of Experimental Physics II (Electricity, Magnetism and Optics). Responsibilities: Coordinated and organized lab demonstrations and homework to support the theoretical topics taught in the course. Taught problem solving sections; graded homework and exams.

Practical Projects Chief, Department of Engineering, Universidad del Norte Santo Tomas de Aquino, Tucuman, Argentina, May  1994 - May 1999. 
Practical projects chief  in the subject of Physics II for the course in Engineering data processing. Responsibilities: Coordinated and designed experiments, demonstrations, and homework to support the topics taught in the theoretical course lectures.

University Instructor, Technical Institute, The National University of Tucuman, Tucuman, Argentina, March 1994 - April 1999.
Taught entry-level and advanced courses in Computer Science. Windows 9x/NT AutoCad 13, Matemática 4.0,MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Responsabilities included: System administrator.

Liquefaction features following the Bhuj, India Earthquake (01/26/01), 73rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Section of the Seismological Society of America, October 14-16 2001.

SG-2 Strain in Mid-America (SIMA)/ GPS Array for Mid-America, Mid-America Earthquake Center Annual Meeting & RA Symposium November 16-19 2001.

Posters:

Mid-America Earthquake Center GPS Array for Mid America: first light,  Mid-America Earthquake Center Annual Meeting & RA Symposium November 17-20 2000.

Seminars:

Introduction to Linux, Center for Earthquake Research and Information, October 31 2001.

Computer Skills:

Operating Systems:Unix, Linux, Windows 2000/NT,VMS, DOS.
User level: System Administrator, advanced programmer.
Unix Shell script programming: C-Shell, Bourne-Shell.
Programming Languages: C/C++, Fortran, Delphi, Matlab, HTML, JavaScript.
Applications: GMT, PQL, SAC, Seismic Unix package, Matlab, Mathematica, Arc GIS, ERDAS Imagine, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
General: Data Networking (LAN's), Data Communications, Troubleshooting, Software Execution and Installation. PC hardware and network installation, upgrade and maintenance.

Transferable Skills:
Analytical, Problem Solver, Team Player.

Language Skills:
English: fluent

Portuguese: Beginner level.

Activities & Affiliations:
Representative for the University of Memphis in the   Student Leadership Council, Mid-America Earthquake Center, with headquarters at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Since August 2001.

Interests:
Earth Sciences, Computers and Martial Arts (Kung-fu).

References:

Dr. Robert Smalley, Jr. (smalley@ceri.memphis.edu) Associate Research Professor Center for Earthquake Research and Information The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, 901 678 4929
(Advisor)

Dr. Arch Johnston (Johnston@ceri.memphis.edu) Director of the Center for Earthquake Research and Information The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 Tel. 901 678 4885
( Professor)