Jesse Erdmann

Work Experience

IT Architect

May 2021 to current
University of California, San Diego | San Diego Supercomputer Center | HUBzero.org

• Manage a team of developers
• Inter team coordination of development and deployment activities
• Customer support for legacy systems
• Architecture for a health informatics analytics system
• Participate in the design of the next generation of a Science Gateway System

Systems Architect

April 2017 to May 2021
University of Minnesota | GEMS Informatics Center | Falcon Heights, MN 55108

• Architect federated data sharing and analysis platform
• Project management for development of initial public release
• Prototype analysis environment using Jupyter and Apache Spark
• Prototype deployment environment using Docker, Portus, Drone.io, and Git
• Hire a software development team with a diverse set of skills
• Develop user stories

Data Production Team Lead

June 2013 to April 2017
University of Minnesota | Minnesota Population Center | Minneapolis, MN 55455

• Build big data workflows with Python, Pandas, Jupyter and Apache Spark
• Explore big data platforms on Amazon Cloud and recommend solutions
• Introduce and cultivate use of new technologies including Pandas, Jupyter and Apache Spark
• Lead team of nine, supervising six directly, across four major projects
• Lead replacement of legacy data and metadata management systems without service interruptions
• Work directly with Principal Investigators to determine requirements and design solutions
• Build a cohesive team out of previously siloed individuals

Software Architect

March 2012 to June 2013
University of Minnesota | Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) | Minneapolis, MN 55455

• Built clinical genomics analysis workflow on Amazon Web Services
• Built and supported bioinformatics analysis workflows using Perl, Python and Scala
• Evaluated off the shelf bioinformatics platforms and tools for deployment on a one thousand node cluster

Bioinformatics Consultant

September 2009 to March 2012
University of Minnesota | Masonic Cancer Center | Minneapolis, MN 55455

• Built and supported bioinformatics analysis workflows using Python, Perl, R, and Java
• Worked directly with Principal Investigators to determine requirements and design solutions
• Trained users on use of workflows and tools

Semantic Web Architect

December 2007 to September 2009
MEDNETWorld.com | Minneapolis, MN 55402

• Developed distributed search system where each client maintained control of their electronic health data with Java and PostgreSQL
• Built and managed virtual infrastructure in our data center
• Built virtual machines deployed and configured by clients in their data centers
• Developed search application front end using Java and Google Web Toolkit
• Developed training materials and trained client staff on use of the system
• Hiring and some supervisory responsibilities
• Maintained office network and VoIP

Senior Analyst/Programmer

January 2007 to December 2007
Mayo Clinic | Division of Biomedical Informatics | LexGrid Team | Rochester, MN 55901

• Contributed to biomedical taxonomy, vocabulary, and ontology search and integration tool using Java and Apache Lucene
• The tool supported PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle database backends

Senior Software Engineer

July 2004 to January 2007
Lockheed Martin | Eagan, MN 55121

• Architected and developed a semantic web based Java platform
• The platform has been used to support prototypes in the domains of:
• Military logistics
• Allocation of hardware resources to virtual machines
• Prioritization of traffic for shipboard networks as well as drone communications with their control stations
• Day-to-day technical supervision of junior staff
• Earned CISSP certification

Engineer

December 2000 to July 2004
Secure Computing Corporation | St Paul, MN 55113

• Contributed to central Java server and Java UI client for managing policy on distributed, embedded firewalls on network cards
• Contributed to design of customized VPN protocol for group encrypted messaging between embedded firewall cards
• Wrote Linux port of C agent for communications with server
• Contributed to Java network vulnerability simulation environment
• Presented prototypes to Homeland Security officials and a sitting governor
• Awarded Advanced Technology Division's Young Engineer of the Year award

Programmer (Web Developer)

August 1999 to November 2000
CUNA Mutual | Waverly, IA 50677

• Developed user customizable web portals for credit union services using ASP and VB backed by SQL servers

Assistant Manager of Internet Services

September 1998 to August 1999
Collision Services | Hudson, IA 50643

• Developed customizable online storefronts for auto body shops using Cold Fusion and MS Access

Education

I received a BA in Computer Science in May of 1999 from the University of Northern Iowa.

Publications