Hey, I'm Paden

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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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Data Scientist / Software Engineer

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
TD Process Engineer

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
PhD in Nanotechnology

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
BA in Physics

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