for a more verbose C.V. with publications, talks, etc.
Jake M. Hofman
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Work Experience
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09/08 - Present
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Yahoo!, Inc.
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New York, NY
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| Research Scientist |
- Applying methods in machine learning and statistical inference for analysis of text, image, and network data
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09/03 - 09/08
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Columbia University, Wiggins Lab
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New York, NY
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| Research Assistant |
- Applied machine learning and statistical inference techniques for high-throughput quantitative analysis of network and image data
- Developed software platform to automate characterization of cell spreading and migration
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01/01 - 08/02
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Boston University, Quantum Imaging Laboratory
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Boston, MA
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| Research Assistant |
- Designed and implemented plug & play auto-alignment system for maximal coupling of entangled photons into dual single-mode fiber channels
- Developed correlated data acquisition system for simultaneous detection of spatially distinct photo-events
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09/01 - 05/02
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Boston University, College of Engineering
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Boston, MA
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| Tutor
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- One of four undergraduates selected to assist peers with assignments for required physics, mathematics, and engineering courses
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09/01 - 12/01
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Boston University, College of Engineering
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Boston, MA
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| Teaching Assistant
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- Held recitation and office hours for Introduction to Robotics course
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09/00 - 12/01
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Boston University, Engineering Information Technology
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Boston, MA
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| Computer Consultant/Analyst
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- Installed and maintained computer and network systems for engineering faculty and administration
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01/00 - 09/00
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Intel Corporation
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Folsom, CA
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| Applications Engineer (8mo Co-op) |
- Designed and developed automated test environment for platform component validation
- Performed schematic capture for memory subsystems of customer reference motherboards
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Education
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2004 - 2008
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Columbia University
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New York, NY
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| Ph.D. Physics |
- Graduate level coursework: Statistical Mechanics, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning
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2002 - 2004
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Columbia University
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New York, NY
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| M.S. Applied Physics |
- GPA 3.87/4.0
- Graduate level coursework: Thermal and Statistical Physics, Advanced Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics I & II, Electromagnetics II, Geometric Concepts in Physics, Solid State Physics I, Seminar in Quantum Electronics, Applied Partial Differential Equations, Introduction to Biophysical Modeling, General Relativity, Classical Mechanics
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1998 - 2002
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Boston University
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Boston, MA
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| B.S. Electrical Engineering |
- GPA 3.74/4.0
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Placed on Dean's List all semesters, Golden Key National Honors Society
- Undegraduate level coursework: Introductory C Programming, Introductory HPVEE Programming, Introduction to Ethics, Electric Circuit Theory, Hume, Kant & 18th Century Philosophy, Introduction to Electronics, Introduction to Digital Logic, Linear Signals and Systems, Advanced C++ Data Structures, Modern Physics, Introduction to Electromagnetics, Analog Electronics, Philosophy of Science, DSP, Chaos Theory, Introduction to Photonics, History of Mathematics
- Graduate level coursework: Quantum Mechanics I & II, Electromagnetics II
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Skills
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- Programming Languages: C, C++, Matlab, Perl, PHP, Python, x86 Assembly, LabView, LabWindows, HPVEE, MySQL Database, HTML
- Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 3.11/95/98/ME/NT/2000, Linux/Unix (Debian, Gentoo, RedHat, Rocks cluster), Mac OS X
- Software Tools: Hadoop, Sun Grid Engine, AutoCAD, ConceptHDL, ViewDraw, Pspice, Apache Webserver
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