My core expertise is in data modeling, data management, data mining, and data analytics. I have been leading and participating in research and development projects on NoSQL, RDF, XML, Relational, and Provenance databases for 10+ years. My current focus is on Big Data technologies, including Apache Cassandra, Apache Spark, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Apache Pig, Apache Mahout, Apache Solr, and Apache Hadoop.
I am a researcher and an author of 50+ research and technical papers. I am the recipient of the 2012-2013 Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas - Pan American.
I am an educator with experience in both indus...
