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ADAM D. FRIEDMAN, PH.D. 14215 HUNTERS RUN WAY
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
ADAMFWM@GMAIL.COM
CELL:703.586.5164
RESUME HIGHLIGHT INFORMATION
23 YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE WITH 15 YEARS SUPPORTING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
(DOD) AND INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY (IC) CUSTOMERS IN THE AREAS OF:
Signal Processing Experimental Research and Design Systems Engineering
Data Visualization Numerical Modeling and Simulation Project Management
PROFICIENT WITH MULTIPLE SIGNAL PROCESSING, COMPUTATIONAL MODELING, DATA
ACQUISITION, AND DATA VISUALIZATION TOOLS:
MATLAB with Graphical User Interface (GUI)
development, Image Processing, Signal Processing,
Wavelet, Global Optimization, Optimization,
Parallel Processing, and Mapping Toolboxes
FORTRAN, Object Oriented Porgramming,
VBA, LabVIEW, Parallel Processing,
Message Passing Interface (MPI),
Linux/UNIX, Batch Scripting
ESRI ArcGIS Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) data analysis and data visualization
COMSOL Multiphysics, LS-DYNA,
Mathcad, Mathematica, Maple
SIGNFICIANT EXPERIENCE WITH:
Detection and estimation theory, spectral and wavelet analysis, and linear inverse theory
Genetic algorithms, linear and nonlinear optimization theory, and neural networks
Remote sensing, acoustic modeling, array beamforming, and multilateration
DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PROCESSES
AND SOLVE CHALLENGING PROBLEMS:
Developed parallelized signal processing and data modeling tools with a MATLAB GUI to enable
automatic sensor performance predictions with vastly improved fidelity and reduced computation time
Designed a custom genetic algorithm automatically design optimal sensor fields constrained by system
and environmental parameters
Integrated data visualization capabilities to better evaluate sensor field performance against metrics
Implemented an ad hoc parallelized cluster by networking coworker PCs to execute otherwise
intractable 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations
Formulated metrics and data analysis/data visualization techniques that explained unexpected
phenomena and revealed critical misinterpretations of results
Conceived of and developed a novel approach to rapidly detect foreign objects attached to ship hulls
using ultrasonic Lamb waves and obtained IRAD and ONR funding to research the concept
Applied a novel Wavelet signal processing algorithm to diagnostic ultrasound data in NIH funded
SBIR research
EXCEPTIONAL VERBAL/WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ADEPT WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE
PRODUCTS TO PRODUCE EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL BRIEFING/MARKETING MATERIAL, AND
DEVELOP/REVIEW PROPOSALS:
Created and prepared briefings to successfully initiate multiple new programs at DARPA
Authored technical proposals and received funding for ONR and NIH supported research
Supported development of corporate proposals for multi-million dollar IDIQ prime support contracts
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. Applied Science (Physics)
Experience in both theoretical and
experimental research
Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Easily adopts and applies new skills/knowledge
Detail oriented, self motivated, and a creative problem solver
Adam D. Friedman, Ph.D. · 14215 Hunters Run Way · Gainesville, VA 20155 · AdamFWM@Gmail.com · Cell: 703.586.5164
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WORK EXPERIENCE
SYSTEMS ENGINEER ENGILITY/TASC CHANTILLY, VA 2010 – PRESENT
Provides technical analysis and program support for the Naval Intelligence Community
Developed custom signal processing applications to ingest data and identify features for detection and
localization applications
Developed software tools and a MATLAB GUI interface that integrated the Mapping and Signal
Processing toolboxes, compiled FORTRAN code, purpose built batch scripts, and a custom genetic
algorithm optimizer to
- Extract and interpolate multiple environmental parameters from databases and measured data
- Parallelize transmission loss computations for modeling large problems with vastly improved
fidelity/resolution
- Compute various sensor performance metrics and visualize sensor field performance against those
metrics in a georeferenced display
- Automatically design optimal sensor fields constrained by system and environmental parameters
Helped define system performance metrics and evaluate system against metrics
Assisted with program tracking and technical oversight to include risk management and mitigation
Coordinated work among multiple performers and Government entities
SENIOR SCIENTIST SOLERS, INC ARLINGTON, VA 2003 – 2010
Provided technical and programmatic support to multiple DARPA program managers in a wide variety of
disciplines as a DARPA SETA. Conceptualized new technologies/techniques, secured funding for
concepts, and executed independent research as a performing scientist. Contributed to corporate
proposals as author and reviewer.
Researched signal processing, data analysis, and image processing techniques in NIH funded SBIR
research to detect cancerous tissue in diagnostic ultrasound data
Developed a novel system to use ultrasonic Lamb Waves to detect foreign objects attached to ship
hulls and served as principal investigator in ONR funded research
Modeled fundamental physical processes with custom numerical models and commercial Finite
Element Algorithms (FEA)/Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software
Implemented an ad hoc parallelized cluster by networking coworker PCs to execute otherwise
intractable 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations
Developed data analysis/data visualization techniques that revealed critical misinterpretations of
results due to computational domain resolution effects
Responsible for metrics definition and quantitative analysis against metrics
Prepared technical documentation, reports, and briefings used to initiate multiple DARPA programs
Assisted with proposal evaluation, management, and source selection
Authored technical proposals and received funding for ONR and NIH supported research
Supported development of corporate proposals for multi-million dollar IDIQ prime support contracts
Coordinated work among multiple performers and Government entities
ADJUNCT PHYSICS PROFESSOR NVCC ALEXANDRIA, VA 2005 – 2008
Provided lecture and lab instruction in general college physics for non-physics majors. Required
explanation of complex concepts to students with minimal experience/interest with math and science.
RESEARCH PHYSICIST SFA, INC. WASHINGTON, DC 2001 – 2003
Supported fiber optic acoustic sensor development. Responsible for: assembly and analysis of
interferometric fiber optic acoustic sensors including data acquisition and data visualization; modeling
the elastic/electromagnetic response of sensor systems; and full integration and field test support of
deployable systems.
Configured an experimental fiber optic acoustic sensor based on Rayleigh backscatter to provide an
infinitely variable sensing aperture
Implemented interferometric processing in LabVIEW software to enable greater system flexibility
Assisted with testing fiber optic acoustic towed arrays and health monitoring systems
Adam D. Friedman, Ph.D. · 14215 Hunters Run Way · Gainesville, VA 20155 · AdamFWM@Gmail.com · Cell: 703.586.5164
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE WILLIAM & MARY WILLIAMSBURG, VA 2000 – 2001
Supported pulsed laser vaporization reactor experiments at the Thomas Jefferson National Laboratory
Accelerator Free Electron Laser (FEL) Facility to understand carbon nanotube synthesis.
Assisted with design and fabrication of a pulsed laser vapor deposition carbon nanotube reactor
Supported carbon nanotube synthesis experiments
NASA RESEARCH FELLOW WILLIAM & MARY WILLIAMSBURG, VA 1995 – 2000
Conducted Ph.D. research in the Nondestructive Evaluation Sciences Branch (NESB) at the
NASA/Langley Research Center. Implemented a theoretical and experimental characterization of laser
based ultrasonic NDE with significant emphasis on physics based modeling and simulation.
Developed a quasi-analytic model to describe thermoelastic ultrasound generation in a general
anisotropic material
Developed and implemented an experimental study of generation mechanisms as a function of laser
and material parameters
Assisted with the development and integration of a laser based ultrasound NDE system to inspect
composite wingbox structures during testing in a dynamic loading facility
Implemented a neural net to characterize inclusions in a binder material from acoustic backscatter
UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCHER
U.VA.
WILLIAM & MARY
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 1992 – 1994
Performed research in two REUs, a sponsored project at TJNAF, and for a senior honors thesis.
Implemented analytic equations to simulate the magnetic field of a FEL wiggler magnet (TJNAF)
Designed and conducted experiments to verify the existence of radio wave emission during the stress
and fracture of dielectrics (William and Mary REU)
Developed a numerical model that predicted radio wave emission during a mode I crack (Honors)
Assisted with the design of a system to irradiate ammonia to produce spin-polarized target material for
particle accelerator experiments (U.VA. REU)
EDUCATION
Ph.D., 2000, Applied Science, The College of William and Mary
M.S., 1996, Applied Science, The College of William and Mary
B.S., 1994, Physics, Magna Cum Laude, The College of William and Mary
PUBLICATIONS
Lamb Wave Detection of Limpet Mines on Ship Hulls”, (with J. Bingham and M. K. Hinders),
Ultrasonics, Vol. 49(8), 2009, pp 706-722.
“Circular Synthetic Aperture Sonar Design”, (with T. L. Kooij, S. K. Mitchell, and K. N. Scarbrough),
OCEANS ’05 Europe proceedings, IEEE 2005.
“Generation Mechanisms for Laser Ultrasonics”, (with M. K. Hinders, E. I. Madaras, and R. F.
Anastasi), Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Materials and Composites III, G. Gaaklini, C. Lebositz
and E. Boltz, eds, SPIE 1999, pp. 248-259.
“Study of Generation Mechanisms for Laser Ultrasonics”, (with M. K. Hinders E. I. Madaras, and R.
F. Anastasi), Reviews of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol. 18, D.O. Thompson
and D.E. Chimenti, Plenum Publishing, 1999, pp. 293.
“NDE of Damage in Thick Stitched Composites Using Laser Based Ultrasound with Optical Fibers for
Remote Generation and Detection”, (with R. F. Anastasi, M. K. Hinders, and E. I. Madaras), Materials
Evaluation, Vol. 56(12), 1998, pp. 1402-1406.
“Application of Laser Based Ultrasound for NDE of Damage in Thick Stitched Composites”, (with R.
F. Anastasi, M. K. Hinders, and E. I. Madaras), 46th Defense Working Group on Nondestructive
Testing, Yuma AZ, 3-7 November 1997.
“Nondestructive Evaluation of Damage in Stitched Composites using Laser Based Ultrasound”, (with
R. F. Anastasi, M. K. Hinders, and E. I. Madaras), International Workshop on Structural Health
Monitoring, Technomic Publishing, Lancaster, PA, 1997, pp. 66-78.
Adam D. Friedman, Ph.D. · 14215 Hunters Run Way · Gainesville, VA 20155 · AdamFWM@Gmail.com · Cell: 703.586.5164
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“Radio wave Emission from the Stress and Fracture of Materials: Applications to Noncontact
Nondestructive Evaluation”, (with D. M. Manos, M. K. Hinders, B. T. Smith, and T. Venhaus),
Reviews of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol. 14, Plenum Press, NY 1995, pp.
1175-1182.
HONORS
"Spot" bonus awarded by TASC for work performed in 2014
Letter of commendation from SES level Government customer for work performed in 2012
NASA GSRP Fellow Departmental Magna Cum Laude Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Fellowship (2 years), represented U. VA. at NCUR
for 1992 REU Echols Scholar Virginia Scholar National Merit Scholar Valedictorian (Chantilly High School, ‘90) NASA Governor’s School
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