What's Up World!
I'm Derek. I'm a researcher, engineer, and aspiring Savannah Banana who is enthusiastic about machine learning and biomechanics. I currently serve as the Data Scientist and Biomedical Engineer for the Clinical Electrophysiology Program in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System. My work focuses on applying machine learning to predict long-term outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac procedures. I earned my Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from UVA, where I developed biophysical and statistical models to forecast the progression and regression of cardiac remodeling. I'm driven by complex questions that demand collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Outside of work, you'll usually find me sipping iced coffee, lifting weights and practicing handstands at the gym, or competing (and often winning) in flag football, ultimate frisbee, and softball with my friends.