Matthew Nealon

Experience

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  University of California, Santa Cruz

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Undergraduate Researcher

  - Wrote innovative Python code to filter data from the TESS satellite telescope, an MIT-led NASA mission, to identify 109 planetary candidates- Communicated and debated 20% revision with team of faculty and Ph.D. students; attended conference with relevant field scientists

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  North Central College

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  Undergraduate Researcher

  - Utilized myDAQ devices, optimized a testing procedure in LabView, measured magnetic field strengths to µ-Tesla precision- Developed and implemented a method to model a 3-dimensional sample- Volunteered as peer mentor for younger undergraduates designing 2 PCB's and a 3D printed enclosure- Learned magnetic and robotic theories to reduce uncertainty of a detector measuring 10^-9 gauss

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  Dommermuth Cobine West Gensler Philipchuck & Corrigan, Ltd.

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  Law Clerk

  - Supervised transportation of trusts, wills, titles, deeds, and other important business documents over 100 times- Utilized LexisNexis Juris, iManage, and Microsoft Office Suite to open and close case files

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  Grounded Strategies

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Policy and Advocacy Intern

  - Conducted comprehensive research of national trends in vacant land policy; drafted and wrote monthly "State of the Land Report" about Pittsburgh- Collaborated and coordinated with members of land banks, community organizations, and government departments to develop 1-page guides for local residents on how to purchase vacant land- Presented findings on vacant land policy to the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council Farmland Access Subcommittee; analyzed possible solutions and mitigating options Show less

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  Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

  Aug 2023 - now

  Work in the Electrical Engineering & Computer Tech. Patent Prosecution Group.

  • Patent Agent

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Summer Associate

    May 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Technical Specialist

    Aug 2023 - May 2024