Hey, I'm Paden
Welcome to my cyber workshop!
Part workshop, part playground, this is where I build, break, and rebuild things to see what's possible. Grab a drink, scroll around, and find a few surprises. Information about this site and how it was built can be found on the About page.
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Dad, husband, process engineer, software engineer, applied physicist, and nanotech/nanooptics expert who is currently focused on leveraging AI to accelerate the development of state-of-the-art computer chips at Intel Corporation. I enjoy solving challenging problems by utilizing existing and (especially emerging) technologies. I'm passionate about learning, creating, and sharing knowledge with others; this website is a reflection of that passion.
When I'm not working, you can find me spending time with my family & friends, learning something new, working on projects, competing in baseball, playing video games, or making music. Infrequently, I'll be found streaming on Twitch and YouTube, where I share my thoughts on technology, science, and life (but mostly just playing video games).
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Intel Corporation
2022 - Present
Data Scientist / Software Engineer
- • Creating ML utilities to analyze factory data
- • Focusing on identifying yield-impacting issues
- • Advancing process development
- • Collaborating with cross-functional teams on machine learning applications
- • Implementing data pipelines for real-time monitoring and analysis
- • Developing predictive models to improve production efficiency
Intel Corporation
2015 - 2022
TD Process Engineer
- • Primary tool owner of critical lithography equipment
- • Developed data mining and visualization tools
- • Led teams on defect reduction
- • Automated process monitoring systems to track key metrics
- • Conducted root cause analysis for high-impact process improvements
- • Collaborated with equipment vendors to optimize hardware and reduce defect rates
University of Washington
2010 - 2015
PhD in Nanotechnology
- • Dissertation focused on photothermal measurements
- • Nanoparticle research
- • Pioneered methods to study thermodynamic properties at the nanoscale
- • Developed custom laser tweezers for nanoscale object manipulation
- • Published peer-reviewed research in nanotechnology and material sciences
- • Received NSF Fellowship for research in nano-optomechanics
Grinnell College
2006 - 2010
BA in Physics
- • Concentration in computer science
- • Computational modeling
- • Mathematics
- • Graduated with honors
- • Howard Bowen Scholar for academic excellence
- • Putnam Math Competition participant
- • Engaged in independent research on quantum computers, graphene, and MRI image reconstruction