Lawrence Herskowitz, Developer in Houston, TX, United States
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Lawrence Herskowitz

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Data Analysis Developer

Location
Houston, TX, United States
Toptal Member Since
February 27, 2017

Lawrence has a PhD in physics from the University of New Mexico. He has been a professional software developer for the past seven years. In this time, he's developed software across multiple languages with an expertise in LabVIEW and Python. He has created embedded software, data analyses, and machine learning algorithms. Lawrence is an extremely fast learner—allowing him to overcome challenges quickly.

Portfolio

Logos Technology
MATLAB, Python
Halliburton
Linux, R, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW
Celanese
Ladder Logic, LabVIEW

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Visual Studio, Git, Spyder

The most amazing...

...work I've developed was a model to determine the DNA sequence based on intramolecular forces of the base pairs.

Work Experience

Image Scientist

2019 - PRESENT
Logos Technology
  • Improved images through analysis.
Technologies: MATLAB, Python

Software Developer

2012 - PRESENT
Halliburton
  • Developed embedded software to control sensitive experiments.
  • Created intuitive user interfaces.
  • Analyzed data from experiments using MATLAB and Python which included building a learning algorithm.
  • Designed an electrical system for instruments.
  • Led a team to develop new technologies.
  • Analyzed data to reach valid conclusions.
Technologies: Linux, R, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW

Process Control Specialist

2010 - 2012
Celanese
  • Develop LabVIEW software to control chemical experiments.
  • Built software to analyze data from chemical experiments.
  • Handled and was responsible for the data collection infrastructure.
Technologies: Ladder Logic, LabVIEW

Languages

Python, R

Tools

LabVIEW, Spyder, Git, Visual Studio, MATLAB

Other

Embedded Systems, Research, Mathematics, Modeling, Machine Learning, Software Development, Data Analysis, Signal Processing, Ladder Logic

Paradigms

Object-oriented Programming (OOP), UI Design

Platforms

Linux, Android

2006 - 2010

PhD in Physics

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM, USA

2002 - 2006

Bachelor of Science in Physics/Mathematics

State University of New York at Albany - Albany, NY, USA

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