Kenneth Richard (Rich) Hammett, Jr.
EDUCATION
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
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National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland
Programmer, July 2002 - October 2005 (Continues on contract basis)
Maintained AFNI, a large software package for processing images of human brain function; updated AFNI frequently to process new input formats; added new statistical methods; trained scientists and technicians in design and analysis of fMRI experiments using AFNI and SPM; wrote Python and tcl graphical user interfaces to simplify common tasks.
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Simulation Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama
Simulation Engineer, October 2001 - July 2002
Converted large, multiprocess C/C++/Fortran simulation and visualization program from IRIX to Linux; analyzed and documented shared-memory system in C-language infrared, radar and 6-DOF simulation; wrote analysis tools in csh and tcl; analyzed simulation output.
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Dynetics, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama
Radar/Software Engineer, September 1997 - October 2001
Programmed radar and 6-DOF simulations in JMASS, MATLAB, and C++; wrote analysis tools in MATLAB; performed analysis on simulation output; wrote and maintained tools in Tcl/Tk; assisted in designing simulation architecture in C++; designed High Level Architecture (HLA) support for simulation architecture under SEI Level 2/3 process, including formal requirements, design, and peer review.
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Auburn University Department of Electrical Engineering,
Auburn, Alabama
Graduate Research Assistant, Summer 1995 - Summer 1997, Winter 2000
Wrote software to analyze cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) images for tagging signals, and to compute cardiac muscle strain based on the tagging information; created Tcl/Tk package using C and C++ to process and display DICOM format MR images; wrote MATLAB and C++ software to simulate tethered-satellite systems and to analyze output from simulations.
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Space
Power Institute, Auburn University, Alabama
Student Research Assistant, Spring 1993 - Fall
1994
Built test instruments and performed tests on high capacitance capacitors; analyzed and interpreted the data compiled from the experiments; conducted patent searches and other library research; wrote and modified C-language neural-network training and implementation package; assisted researchers in all fields of engineering.
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Kainuun Sähkö
OY Power Company, Kajaani, Finland
Engineering Intern, Summer 1994
Translated technical instructions to Finnish from English;
installed and maintained computer network equipment and software; travelled
to Norway and prepared a report about the effects of deregulation on the
Norwegian electric power industry; compiled a brochure describing the company
for a professional conference.
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Southern Natural Gas,
Birmingham, Alabama
Engineering Intern, Transmission General Department,
Summer 1993
Evaluated a new data collection system and modified it
for use; developed and documented new procedures for field workers; updated
safety procedures; wrote engineering application software for personal
computers.
SKILLS
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Software Engineering Skills:
| C/C++ |
MATLAB |
Java |
| UNIX shells |
Tcl/Tk |
UML |
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Languages:
| Fluent in Finnish |
Japanese |
Russian |
HONORS
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Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1995
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Vice President, Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society
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Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society
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Tau Beta Pi and Pi Gamma Tau engineering honor societies
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Eta Kappa Nu electrical engineering honor society
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Kappa Kappa Psi band musicians' honor society
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Phi Beta Delta international students' honor society
ACTIVITIES
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NIH Community Orchestra (Maryland), Kalevala Singers Finnish Choir (Virginia), Madison Community Band (Alabama), marching band, basketball pep band (scholarship 5 years), orchestra, trombone choir, jazz combo
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Finnish Language School Association Webmaster
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Coached and played intramural softball and basketball
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Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 1992 - Present
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Member, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2001 - Present
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