Kyle Shepherd

Graduate Researcher for
Dr. Leonardo Duenas-Osorio

May 2019 - November 2022

Houston, Texas

Developing tensor network algorithms for calculating network reliability
Developing a codebase for fingerprinting graph topology, to be used as features for statistical and machine learning algorithms
Extending network resilience algorithms to quantum algorithms and quantum computers
Collecting and analyzing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) information such as such as traffic speeds, power outage incidents, rainfall, windspeed, topography, land cover, and other datasets
Updated the 1st order physics-based water flow simulation for street level flooding analysis to a storage-cell model, using Runge–Kutta fourth-order update steps
Grading Assistant for classes

Internship at
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

June 2022 - July 2022

Remote Job

Literature review on Critical Infrastructure Networks
Shared and adapted network reliability algorithms for the Critical Infrastructure Networks under investigation

Graduate Researcher for
Dr. Rouzbeh Shahsavari

May 2016 - May 2019

Houston, Texas

Synthesized nanomaterials
Fabricated concrete test samples
Created and programmed laboratory hardware
Performed statistical analysis on molecular dynamics simulation data
Wrote code to extract features from molecular dynamics simulation data
Applied machine learning techniques to collected datasets
Serving as the Laboratory Safety Contact
Teaching Assistant for reinforced concrete design class (Fall 2016 and Fall 2017)
Mentored high school students (Summer 2017)

IUP Fellowship Internship at
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

May 2018 - August 2018

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Investigated the effect of copper spatial distribution on the magnetic strength of multi-oxide materials
Measured elasticity of material samples using a Resonant Ultrasonic Spectrometer (RUS) system
Debugged C++ code for the RUS system, determining the bug occurred to an undetected integer overflow
Helped chemically synthesize nickel based fuel cells
Operated load frames, performed automated overnight cyclic load tests, measured load frame compliance
Developed procedures and code for accurately measuring small sphere diameters
Wrote code to measure the size of indentations on spheres
Analyzed TEM images of inclusions in superalloys using digital image analysis
Analyzed stress distributions in compressed spheres
Investigated air flow suspension of small spheres

Undergraduate Researcher for
Dr. Leonardo Duenas-Osorio

September 2014 - May 2016

Houston, Texas

Co-authored a review paper for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Co-Author of Chapter 8 and Appendix E
Maintained and updated code for the Houston Storm Risk Calculator website
Recovered the Houston Storm Risk Calculator website after a ransomware attack
Collected and analyzed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) information such as such as traffic speeds, power outage incidents, rainfall, windspeed, topography, land cover, and other datasets
Wrote a 1st order physics-based water flow simulation for street level flooding analysis

Full Time Paid Intern for
Finfrock Design, Manufacture, Construct Inc.

May 2014 - August 2014

Apopka, Florida

Full Time Paid Intern for
Charles Clayton Construction

May 2013 - August 2013

Winter Park, Florida

Assisted field supervisors with on-site duties, such as making field measurements, taking site videos, painting, working with concrete and mortar, and helping with site logistics
Performed economic analysis on material storage solutions
Developed marketing materials
Upgraded and maintained information technology