Samuel C. Morris
Work Experience
Lexmark (Embedded Systems, Low Power team), January 2015-November 2018
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Implemented, tested and integrated numerous low-power features spanning user space and driver space in a Yocto embedded Linux environment to achieve Energy Star and Blue Angel certification.
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Simultaneously developed numerous ARM-based platforms on a common code-base by utilizing the device tree.
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Developed tests and testing infrastructure for automated integration testing in Jenkins.
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Debugged numerous field issues through the Extraview issue tracking software.
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Daily SCRUM stand-ups to track progress and address obstacles in Rally.
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Adjacency projects:
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Computer vision, specifically object detection, tracking, and classification in supermarkets.
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Applied machine learning techniques to make real-time predictions and collect actionable business data.
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Education
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering: August 2014
Bachelor of Science in Physics: December 2018(pending)
GPA: 3.47
Research Experience
KAOS(Compilers, Hardware Architecture and Operating Systems) Group, May 2012-January 2015
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Extensive work with GPUs, particularly with regard to the MOG(MIMD on GPU) environment.
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Attended the SC13 conference to exhibit research.
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General cluster management. (administration, hardware fixes, beowulf)
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Image processing using machine learning techniques.
Dr. Crawford’s Group in Collaboration with Beam Line #13 at ORNL, May 2013-August 2013
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Tested proposed data acquisition equipment for the Neutron Beta Decay experiment. (CAEN cards, FPGAs, etc.)
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Wrote software to correlate and classify decay events.
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Helped to prepare and print 3D prototypes from CAD models for proposed electro-magnet designs.
Dr. Gardner’s particle physics group, January 2014-May 2014
- Reviewed physics papers to search for new sources of symmetry breaking, particularly in the B-meson system.
Computer Skills
Languages
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Deep: C, python, bash, verilog
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Shallow: C++, Rust, CUDA, R, MySQL, Java, Javascript, LEX & YACC, Lisp, Fortran, Prolog, Smalltalk, sed, awk, Matlab, PHP
Software
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Deep: std. Unix utilities, git, google utilities, Jenkins, Rally, Gitlab, Kicad, flowdock, Extraview
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Shallow: Gerrit, Microsoft utilities, Subversion
Language Skills and International Experience
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4 years Chinese Language study, 4 years German in high school
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Study abroad in Shanghai, May-June 2011
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Study abroad in Beijing with CET language program June-August 2011
Activities
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Physics society member
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Horticulture club member