Resume

Professional Skills

Programming: C/C++, HTML/CSS, SQL, Linux
Scripting: Python, IDL, PyRAF/IRAF
Good communication and organizational skills. Fast learner.

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Work Experience

Research & Instrument Analyst, October 2007 - Present
Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD

Performed functional work for WFPC2 closeout calibrations.
Performed functional tasks for ACS instrument support.
Answered and routed calls on help desks.
Administered General Help Desk and its webpages, and maintained DA mailing list.

Information Analyst, October 2006 - September 2007
Electronic Data Systems, El Paso, TX

Developed codes to perform flat-file conversion for FL MMIS Buy-In subsystem in C and SQL.
Mentored team members in C programming.
Presented results to and implemented change requests from peers, managers, and clients.

Research and Teaching Assistant, January 2003 - May 2006
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Defended a thesis on hi-res spectroscopy of nearby subgiants using semi-automated procedures.
Selected candidate luminous blue variables in nearby galaxies using archival WFPC2 images.
Presented research posters in astronomy meetings.
Taught introductory astronomy classes and participated in local outreach activities.

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Research Experience

Hi-Res Spectroscopy of a Volume-Limited Hipparcos Sample within 100 parsec
     P. L. Lim, J. A. Holtzman (NMSU), V. V. Smith, & K. Cunha (NOAO)
     Main support: NSF
     Info and results: Master's Thesis 2006, Bash Symposium 2005, Resolved Stellar Populations Meeting 2005, AAS #205

Massive Emission-Line Stars in Nearby Galaxies
     P. L. Lim, J. A. Holtzman, & R. A. M. Walterbos (NMSU)
     Main support: NASA
     Info and results: AAS #203

Global Electrophonic Fireball Survey: A Review of Witness Reports - I
D. Vinkovic, S. Garaj, P. L. Lim, D. Kovacic, G. Zgrablic, & Z. Andreic
Info and results: WGN 2002 publication, astro-ph submission

Observational Consequences of Fine Structure Line Optical Depths on Infrared Spectral Diagnostic
N. Abel & 10 co-authors including P. L. Lim
Info and results: PASP 2003 publication, astro-ph submission

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Education

M.S. in Astronomy, May 2006
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

B.S. Physics & Computer Science, December 2002
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
With minor in Mathematics, Cum Laude Graduate, Physics Departmental Honors

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Miscellaneous

Served as Secretary for three different student organization and participated in event committees.
Received various merit scholarships and undergraduate research awards.
Member of several honor societies and AAS.
Besides English, also fluent in Malay (spoken/written), Cantonese (spoken), and Mandarin (spoken).
References available upon request.

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