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

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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

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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.

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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