Applied Sports Scientist / October, 2023 — August, 2026

I serve as a technical expert on the use of flywheel resistance training across various sports science, sports performance, rehabilitation, and fitness settings. This includes developing educational materials about the science and application of flywheel resistance training, organization of research libraries on the benefits of flywheel training, the collection of case study data, and the writing of case studies and white papers from this data.

Applied Sports Scientist / October, 2023 — August, 2026

Sports Science Consultant (R&D) / May, 2022 — October, 2023

In this role, I served as a sports science consultant and R&D specialist as part of the Research & Innovation department at a sports technology startup. In this role, I planned and implemented applied research projects including the validation of existing products, exploratory projects to develop new features and products, and consulted with all departments on sports science research and principles across the entire product lifecycle. Notable achievements included the development of a sports science smartphone application prototype, which was capable of measuring over 100 metrics about athlete movement and performance using marker less motion capture.

Research Scientist and Sport Scientist / May, 2022 — October, 2023

Planned and implemented research and statistical projects as part of a multi-disciplinary research and development team. Provided sports science and research expertise to RD initiatives focused on the development and validation of innovative performance technologies and software offerings. Created statistical scripts to process clean and analyze data and to create data visualizations and reports to convey key insights to stakeholders and clients. Coordinated health and performance profiling for athletic organizations at the sports science lab including the integration of multiple data sources to provide actionable insights to athletes and coaches.

Assistant Professor / August, 2021 — May, 2022

As a tenure track faculty member in the department of exercise science, I engaged in scholarly research, instructed undergraduate courses, and supervised students as they engaged in academic research projects. My research focus was on the use of field-based technology (GPS, radar guns, portable force plates) to assess and monitor athlete health, fitness, and performance over time. I was also collaborating with external colleagues on projects related to the measurement and use of technology to aid coaching and decision-making in golf and other skill-based sports.

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science / May, 2021 — June, 2022

Managed research teams consisting of colleagues student researchers and external collaborators to conduct sports science research projects and publish results in scientific journals. Developed health and performance testing protocols for athletes on campus which integrated outputs from multiple technologies applied statistical models and generated reports and dashboards to provide data-informed insights to student-athletes and coaches. Created standard operating procedures to ensure high-quality data collection procedures were adhered to within the Applied Physiology Laboratory. Supervised student-led research projects including guidance on research methodology data collection and analysis and preparation of scientific reports manuscripts and presentations.

PhD Fellow / August, 2018 — August, 2021

As a PhD student in the Human Performance Laboratory, I was actively involved in all stages of applied sports science research across a wide range of topic areas. I was also instructing courses and consulting with athletes on applied sports science practices. Finally, I tested hundreds of athletes and other community members as part of research projects and collaborations with the Athletics department.

PhD Researcher and Sport Scientist / July, 2018 — August, 2021

Designed and conducted research projects and supported ongoing research studies within the Human Performance Laboratory. Coordinated physiological psychological and performance testing with athletes as part of community and university sports science initiatives. Developed an extensive data and statistical skillset and gained considerable experience using statistical tools (R Excel SPSS SAS) to process analyze and visualize data from diverse data sources including metabolic analyses wearable sensors (HR HRV GPS) body composition testing force plate data and subjective psychological and nutrition questionnaires. Completed a complex dissertation project involving the collection monitoring and analysis of physiological psychological nutrition and training data from 150+ endurance athletes to investigate interventions for mitigating health side effects from intensive training.

PHD Researcher / August, 2018 — August, 2021

Conducted a wide range of research projects across numerous areas of sport and human performance, and was awarded the Alumni Association's Outstanding Scholar award in recognition of high-quality research by a graduate student. Additionally, I assisted with athlete testing and data analytics, and other sports science projects within the Human Performance Laboratory, and instructed undergraduate courses in Exercise Physiology.

Applied Sports Scientist / October, 2023 — Present

Create educational resources on the science and application of flywheel training including blogs case studies white papers research summaries and training templates. Spearhead RD projects to develop and validate the data capabilities of existing and upcoming products as the subject matter expert in sports science research and data analysis. Conduct literature reviews and manage a research library of 300+ studies to summarize evidence-based practices and convey actionable insights to colleagues customers and partners. Collaborate with customers and research groups to optimize usage of Exerfly products within their specific settings.

Sport Science and RD Consultant / January, 2017 — Present

Consult with companies organizations and individual athletes to provide sports science and RD support. Examples of recent projects include 1) working with a private athletic performance company to develop and finetune data-informed practices and 2) providing sports science data analysis and RD expertise for a large-scale project which is developing cutting-edge performance and health services within a sports performance center. Recently developed part of the educational curriculum for a sport performance certification focused on evidence-based approaches to biomechanical analyses and athlete testing and profiling. Served on the advisory board for multiple technology companies and sports organizations providing insights as a sports science RD and data subject matter expert.

Sports Science and R&D Consultant / January, 2017 — Present

I regularly work with numerous sports technology companies, sports organizations, and private training facilities as a sports science and/or R&D consultant. This has included Research & Development of sports technology products, leveraging data and technology to inform coaching practices, and applying data-informed practices to solve real-world problems. I also regularly consult with individual athletes to provide strength & conditioning and sports science support upon request.

Sports Science Consultant / June, 2022 — October, 2023

Worked on research and development for product development in the Sports Science space. This included the application of markerless motion capture for athlete assessment and monitoring, and how to streamline the assessment process through the integration of multiple technologies.

Sports Science and R&D Consultant / June, 2022 — October, 2023

Worked on research and development for product development in the Sports Science space. This included the application of markerless motion capture for athlete assessment and monitoring, and how to streamline the assessment process through the integration of multiple technologies.

Assistant Professor / July, 2021 — June, 2022

My research focused on the use of technology and data analytics to assess and monitor athlete performance. I also collaborated with other research groups to conduct research on applied sports science for golf and other under-studied sporting populations. Additionally, I supervised a variety of student-led projects and research activities within the Applied Physiology Laboratory while also instructing a diverse set of undergraduate courses such as Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, and Principles of Personal Training.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor / May, 2018 — May, 2019

Instructed over 5 undergraduate courses in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Strove to provide unique and engaging educational experiences to students, and consistently received high evaluation scores for my passion for teaching, and ability to convey complex information in an understandable and entertaining manner.

Data Scientist (Biomechanics) / August, 2026 — Present