Reece Boston
About Reece Boston
Reece Boston is a Scientific Software Engineer currently working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he focuses on neutron data reduction software. He has a diverse background in data science, teaching, and research, with experience at various institutions including TeamForo and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Reece Boston currently serves as a Scientific Software Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on neutron data reduction software for the Spallation Neutron Source. His work involves utilizing advanced programming languages and libraries to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of scientific data analysis.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Reece Boston worked in various data science roles. He was a Data Scientist/Quant Researcher at Anchorage Digital from 2022 to 2023 and held a similar position at Community.com from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he worked as a Data Scientist at TeamForo for 9 months in 2022, where he applied his expertise in R, Python, and SQL to analyze complex datasets.
Educational Background
Reece Boston has a robust educational background in physics and mathematics. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 2016 to 2022. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics from the University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences from 2010 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and Mathematics from Georgia College & State University, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he studied Mathematics at Georgia State University Perimeter College, achieving an Associate of Arts (A.A.) from 2006 to 2007.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
Reece Boston has significant experience in education and mentorship. He served as a STEM Teacher at Mount Pisgah Christian School for 9 months in 2015 to 2016. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he held multiple roles, including Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2020, Course Instructor for one month in 2019, and Physics Instructor for one month in 2020. He also worked as a Mentor at the same university from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the academic development of students.
Research and Technical Skills
Reece Boston has a strong foundation in computational astrophysics, focusing on relativistic models for white dwarf asteroseismology. His technical skills include programming primarily in C++ and Python, and he has experience interfacing with Fortran code. He is proficient in various Python libraries, such as pandas, seaborn, sklearn, statsmodels, FastAPI, spaCy, numpy, and matplotlib, which he utilizes for both work and research projects.