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Curriculum Vitae
Stella M. Podgornik

Research Interests

Document/Speech summarization/recognition; processing biomedical data; multi-lingual text/speech processing; human computer interaction; automatic tutoring systems; information processing about autistic/learning disabled children

Education

Expected 2015 PhD Computer Science, University of Manchester
Thesis Topic: Automatic Detection and Classification In The Language Delayed Population
Advisors: Professor Jonathan Green, Ke Chen, and Ming Wai Wan, Started: Sept 2011.

2012 Masters of Science, Computational Linguistics, University of Washington Computational Linguistics, University of Washington
Thesis Topic: Detecting Language Levels in L2 English Learners
Advisor: Gina-Anne Levow, Started: Sept 2010

Research Positions
07/10 - 03/11 Student Research Assistant, Department of Radiology (Integrated Brain Imaging Center and UW Autism Center)
University of Washington Medical Center
Supervisor: Natalia Kleinhans
Research: assisting with software communication between Presentation software and eye tracking software; assisting with data analysis and processing of eye tracking data; assisting with the creation of an external VM system.

Relevant Courses

Computer Languages
Proficient: Python, Perl, Java, Bash, Batch
Familiar: SQL/MySQL, C, C++

International Languages
Proficient: English, Spanish
Familiar: Hebrew, Tagalog

Work Experience
10/08 - 02/09 Build Engineer I (Contract), Microsoft, Redmond, WA
-- Developed and edited build scripts for all versions of SQL Server
-- Worked with a build team to deliver SQL Server builds
-- Documented software defects in the build process
-- Triaged and troubleshot Service Requests and the build process

04/08 - 09/08 Configuration/Build Manager, Widevine Technologies/Google Inc., Seattle, WA
-- Developed, tested and worked with others on an automated build system using the Hudson build and a manual build process on Linux, Mac, and Windows
-- Worked with a team of developers under a tight schedule to ship products for the 2008 Olympics
-- Tested and fixed software throughout the development lifecycle, reported
-- Attended daily meetings for bug triage, network planning, and build development

04/06 - 04/08 Technical Support Engineer III, Widevine Technologies/Google Inc., Seattle, WA
-- Migrated and troubleshooted MySQL type databases for software upgrades
-- Supported 100+ customers in a B-to-B relationship
-- Tested protocols for multiple ported streaming media
-- Developed test documentation, test plans, test results and test cases
-- Tested and deployed software throughout the development lifecycle, reported
-- Trained various staff on troubleshooting methods and application usage
-- Edited and analyzed embedded systems on iphones, STBs, and various embedded devices
-- Used various packet tracing utilities to analyze mpeg4, mpeg2 ts, flash, and h.264 media on both in house and customer systems

09/05 - 04/06 Network Manager (Contract), Breakwater Securities, Seattle, WA
-- Designed, maintained and managed a Windows domain for 100+ users.
-- Assisted in cataloging, moving and merging domains and assets during company buyout

09/02 - 11/04 Information Systems Technician, USN – Assault Craft Unit 5, Camp Pendleton, CA
-- Designed, maintained and managed a Windows domain for 600+ users. -- UNIX Administrator and Operator on HP-UX 10.
-- Used public key encryption (PKI) in compliance with DOD directives.
-- Supervised and maintained the company website

09/97 - 08/02 Information Systems Technician, USN – USS John C. Stennis, San Diego, CA
-- Designed, maintained and managed a Windows/Unix domain for 5000+ users.
-- UNIX Administrator and Operator on HP-UX 10.
-- Used public key encryption (PKI) in compliance with DOD (Department of Defense) directives.
-- Tested, installed, and maintained software in order to track ships, planes, and personnel.
-- Worked on a team at SPAWAR (Space and Warfare Systems) to develop new projects for Battlegroup communications, which later deployed worldwide

Teaching
07/00 - 09/01 First Aid and CPR, USS John C. Stennis, US Navy

Volunteer Work
09/06 - present Fundraising Team Captain for Autism Speaks
-- raised over $5000 total for all years combined
09/08 - present Concert Producer
-- team project to produce fundraiser benefit concerts which benefit Autism Speaks

Security Information
09/97 - 11/04 Issued a US government Top-Secret security clearance
11/04 Granted an honorable discharge from the US Navy
08/87 Granted US citizenship

Publications

Podgornik, S. (2012). Feature Selection for Detecting Language Levels in L2 English Learners. In Proceedings of the 12th UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI 2012). Edinburgh, UK. link

Podgornik, S. (2012). Classification Features in Language Levels in L2 English Learners. UW Working Papers in Linguistics, Volume 29. University of Washington, Seattle, US. (submitted)

Podgornik, S. (2012).Automatic Detection Of Language Levels in L2 English Learners. Masters Thesis. University of Washington, Seattle, US. link