Kevin Kastner

Software Developer

Epic Systems•  April 2018 - Present•  Verona, WI

- Spearheaded a project enabling all Epic Systems customers to effortlessly analyze key task management data without the need for SQL queries, significantly reducing report generation times. - Enhanced Epic System's Apple and Android mobile applications, both server and client. - Facilitated the application’s web transition to a modern C#/TS/JS/SCSS framework with enhanced performance, functionality, and accessibility. - Contributed to the improvement of the task management module by integrating cutting edge AI, greatly improving user efficiency and helping to prevent physician burnout. - Conducted teleconferences with clients frequently, troubleshooting issues, and incorporating feedback for product enhancements.

App Development Professional

University of Notre Dame•  August 2016 - March 2018•  Notre Dame, IN

- Project Manager and Business Analyst for a conflict of interest application, successfully delivered within a tight deadline. - Implemented a solution significantly improving reporting accuracy and reducing report completion time by over half. - Designed and integrated systems for automatic building access assignment through collaboration with cross-functional teams and an external consultant. - Developed data integrations communicating between SQL databases and SaaS via SOAP.

Ph.D. Graduate

University of Notre Dame•  June 2009 - May 2016•  Notre Dame, IN

Research Assistant, 2010-2016 - Secured supercomputing cluster allocation resources worth over $100,000 for multiple data-driven projects. - Awarded a cross-disciplinary fellowship valued at over $27,500. - Established a computational-experimental workflow leading to first authorship of two publications. - Provided analytical expertise for interdisciplinary teams, resulting in co-authorship of an additional publication. - Go to person for analytics in the lab -- often asked to help with other projects due to attention to detail and knowledge. Teaching Assistant, 2009-2011, 2013-2015 - Courses: General Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Computer Security, Cryptography, Introduction to C/C++, Web Applications

Data Science Intern

HERE Inc•  June 2015 - September 2015•  Chicago, IL

Data Scientist with the CTO Research Team aiding in the development of software to discern meaning behind acquired GPS and database information. - Developed effective tools for automatically determining parking structure positions, still in use by the company. - Created innovative methods for refining and combining raw map data from various sources, including private databases and open-source file systems.

Research Intern

University of Michigan Medical School•  August 2012 - October 2012•  Ann Arbor, MI

Designed methodology and prepared experiments for performing radioligand direct binding assays for GPCRs.

Graduate Student

Baylor University•  August 2006 - December 2008•  Waco, TX

Website Developer, 2007-2008 - Independently built a fully-functional website for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, including login and session handling, uploading and downloading files, and communicating with a database - Designed automation scripts to combine big data from multiple data sources Website Tester, 2007 Teaching Assistant, 2006-2007 - Courses: Organic Chemistry Lab, Data Structures, Systems Programming, Introduction to Bioinformatics

University of Notre Dame

Computer Science, PhD•  June 2009 - May 2016•  GPA: 3.594

Concentrations: Computer Science, Biochemistry

Baylor University

Computer Science, MS•  August 2006 - December 2008•  GPA: 3.61

Concentrations: Bioinformatics, Chemistry

Baylor University

Computer Science, BS•  August 2002 - May 2006•  GPA: 3.71

Major: Bioinformatics Minor: Chemistry Activities and societies: Honor's Program, 2002-2004 Dean's List (3.75/4.00), 5 semesters Golden Key Honour Society Alpha Lambda DeltaActivities and societies: Honor's Program, 2002-2004 Dean's List (3.75/4.00), 5 semesters Golden Key Honour Society Alpha Lambda Delta