I’m a data technologist and researcher, currently holding two roles at Harvard University, as the University Research Data Management Officer, with Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT), and the Chief Data Science and Technology Officer at Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science. My career journey has included research in astrophysics, design and implementation of software for astronomical observations, development of learning and data management systems for education and biotechnologies, and now leading software platforms and tools for research data sharing and analysis, applied to all research fields.
What am I interested in? Open science to facilitate access and reuse of research data and code while preserving privacy, build software to enhance the quality and productivity of scientific outcomes, improve research data management, and establish data-centric multidisciplinary collaborations with the aid of technology and a human touch.
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- We are hosting a presentation by the insightful @LatanyaSweeney on "How Data Analytics and Technology Design will Dictate Our Civic Future" on January 19th t.co/9pkdEynZ6v Registration is now open:
- Here's my best shot tonight of the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction, using my phone on a Celestron 8" scope. Jupiter's moons L-R are Callisto, Io, and on the other side Europa (far right is a star). Saturn is overexposed but you can see its moon Titan to the l… t.co/qAveE0BpBM t.co/htFn5HWnwu
- WInter Solstice is 1002 UTC tomrrow. Merry Solstice everyone!
- Thinking of a place to donate during the Holidays? @godanSec mission is to eradicate hunger, improve nutrition, & achieve global food security for millions of people across the globe ... unlocking the power of technology and open data" t.co/C1W1HgFTFP @CODATANews t.co/36SdJPY1RB