Hi, I'm Grant.
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About
I love working with people and technology.
I enjoy learning new things and building meaningful connections while contributing to scientific initiatives and research. I am an avid traveler who loves visiting new places and immersing myself in different cultures. In my free time, I enjoy learning new skills, going for long walks, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
Projects
Specify 7
A collections management platform for natural history museums and research collections. 100% open-source and free to use.
GeoSpecify
An initiative to expand Specify for earth sciences, supporting geoscience collections of rocks, minerals, and meteorites, is co-led by the Swiss Natural History Museums of Bern, Basel, and Geneva, funded by SwissCollNet.
Specify Community Forum
Established and maintain the Specify Community Forum, a platform for Specify users to collaborate, discuss, and read documentation.
DevOps Work and Documentation
Working on a variety of DevOps projects, including cloud infrastructure management, GitHub contributions, and documentation.
Experience
Product Manager
Specify Collections Consortium
April 2023 - Present
- Customer Success Management: I manage user support for over 400 research collections using Specify. I handle technical inquiries, manage support emails, and coordinate meetings and webinars to resolve issues quickly.
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: I manage hosted instances on DigitalOcean, AWS, and DreamHost, handling over 80 Specify 7 instances. I work with databases, cloud storage, web servers, and ensure proper backup and access procedures.
- GitHub and Development: I contribute to the Specify codebase on GitHub, handling bug reports, feature requests, code changes, and pull request reviews.
- Documentation & Community Building: I created and maintain the Specify Community Forum, where users can discuss and share insights. I've authored over 450 topics and published detailed documentation.
- Workshops and Conferences: I host and participate in conferences worldwide, including panels at SPNHC and iDigBio, and lead workshops in Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and Australia.
Software and Data Management Specialist
Specify Collections Consortium
September 2021 - April 2023
- Data Migration & Conversion: I work closely with numerous institutions globally to facilitate the migration of their data into Specify. This includes driving data clean-up, standardization, and data entry form design to meet the institution’s requirements.
Assistant Bakery Manager
Cosentino's Food Stores
March 2020 - Oct 2021
- Team Building & Training: Managed a team, handling scheduling, directing, training, and fostering a positive atmosphere. Facilitated training and onboarding for all new employees, covering baking, cake decorating, closing, and opening procedures.
Education
University of Kansas School of Business
BS, Business Administration, Information Systems
Aug 2019 - May 2023
- 3.95/4.0 GPA, honor roll
- Studied abroad in Paderno del Grappa, Italy (CIMBA)
