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Dave Thomas

David E. Thomas

Staff Scientist/Software Engineer

Office: PIC 133
Phone:
575.835.5113
Email:
dthomas at passcal.nmt.edu

"50 Ways (to Lose your Data)" by Dave Thomas
(with sincere apologies to Paul Simon), First performed at the HLP After Party, Thursday, September 11th, 2008, at the Outpost in Burns, Oregon.


Education

  • M. S., Mathematics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, 1980
  • B. S., Physics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, 1979
  • B. S., Mathematics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, 1977
  • Received both the Brown Medal and the Langmuir Award while a student at N.M. Tech.

Experience/Skills

  • Over 25 years experience in development of solutions to difficult problems involving applications of mathematics to the physical sciences. Heavy emphasis on using computer programming for developing creative solutions to problems. Additional experience in researching, trouble-shooting complex procedures, and development of expert systems.
  • Areas of study include electromagnetic scattering, satellite dynamics, solar tracking systems, characterization of power station electromagnetic environments, general signal processing, and non-destructive testing using resonant inspection methods.
  • Employment includes ITW MAGNAFLUX/QUASAR, Albuquerque, NM (1994-2007), and BDM INTERNATIONAL, INC., Albuquerque, NM (1981 – 1994)

 


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