A passionate clinical physics problem solver with extensive operations, clinical, and research experience. A dynamic communicator with team-building experience in clinical and business environments, and an experienced team leader with a track record of success.
Providing patients with quality radiation therapy care is my passion. Using my practical experience and skillset, I help improve clinical practice through clear communication, initiative, and a team-oriented approach.
Always open to chat about clinical improvements, software implementation, future technology development, or the weather.
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Professional experience
Duke University Radiation Oncology
Medical Physicist — Wake County
October 2024 – Present
STX SRS treatment planning.
Radash — Radiation Oncology Dashboard, an internal tool for organizing work.
Chair, Internal Software Committee.
Plan Pilot — an Eclipse-informed auto planner with iterative optimization improvement.
East Carolina University
Medical Physicist / Assistant Professor
July 2023 – October 2024
Implemented the Radformation suite of products across all clinics under ECU Health.
Optimized QA platforms for remote clinical coverage.
Assisted in the management transition from GenesisCare to ECU Health.
Commissioned a replacement head for the CyberKnife Iris and MLC system.
Established committees for workflow improvement and review.
Established standardization practices for regional sites.
Mentored residents through special procedures, brachytherapy, and radiation safety.
Medical Physicist / Assistant Professor
July 2021 – July 2023
Developed scripts for reporting and analysis of EPID jaw junction, 1D gamma, monthly QA imaging analysis, and plan check data.
Led scanning and recommissioning of a TrueBeam accelerator after ionization chamber replacement.
Completed commissioning and data validation of the Acuros XB algorithm, including comparisons to the previously commissioned AAA beam model.
Performed source exchanges with Flexitron and supported extensive Oncentra planning cases including SAVI, multi-channel cylinder, tandem/ring, and tandem/ovoid.
Designed commissioning guidance for clinical implementation of the Valencia Applicator.
Applied novel imaging and planning techniques for LDR applications, including prostate seeds and GammaTile.
Graduate Assistant
August 2019 – July 2021
Developed a 3D-printed patient couch shoulder slant to offset patient rotation.
Created a 4D motion reconstruction algorithm using artifacts to build motion paths.
Provided undergraduate modern physics laboratory instruction.
CREE Lighting
LED Systems Engineer
March 2017 – July 2019
Designed and implemented cost-down solutions that yielded a $10M five-year cost-savings plan for product upgrades.
Upgraded and designed efficient lighting systems for roadways, parking, and outdoor applications.
Performed photometric analysis of LED systems.
Led a three-person team of engineers and technicians to coordinate prototype test structures.
Coordinated with compliance specialists to meet UL safety standards.
Met Six Sigma production quality goals through improved manufacturing procedures.
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Professional development & interests
Meetings & training
June 2022 AAPM Summer School — Small Field Dosimetry, Dallas, TX
November 2022 Oncentra TPS Training — Virtual
November 2022 MiM Training — Onsite, Greenville, NC
November 2023 Radformation Training — Onsite, Greenville, NC
June 2024 AAPM Summer School — Workflow Optimization, Hanover, NH
August 2024 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Training, Cleveland Clinic
Memberships
AAPM — 2019 to present
ABR — 2019 to present
SEAAPM — 2021 to present
APS — 2014 to present
Glass Art Society — 2015 to present
Leadership & committee work
Resident Journal Club — 2021–2022
BPM+Health Process Automation and Enablement Workgroup
