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Milton, United States

Experience

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

Alexandria, United States

TQAS Detail, USPTO Technology Center 2400

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Enhanced patent quality compliance with federal rules and regulations through detailed SPE/Art unit quality reviews of dozens of new and experienced examiners.
Enhanced the quality of examinations by analyzing major trends in the Technology Center and created customized training programs based on in-depth analyses of work products.
Upheld USPTO's reputation for rigorous patent examination standards by working closely with OPQA to determine patent examination compliance; guided the TC Director, TCOM, SPEs, and TQASes on legal precedents and technical understanding before OPQA rebuttals.
Designed and implemented examiner training programs based on quality metric reviews and high-level discussions, boosting examination efficiency and effectiveness.

Feb 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Royal Oak, United States

Bar Exam Course Instructor & Bar Exam, MPRE, and Law School Tutor

JD Advising, Inc.

Prepared and delivered comprehensive instructional lectures for bar exam preparation courses, including Evidence, Wills, and Business Associations.
Helped students pass the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), California Bar Exam, and Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), as well as helped law students rank in the top 10% of their law school class.
Conducted effective tutoring sessions for hundreds of bar examinees, improving overall student pass rates.
Mentored and guided students through rigorous preparation for the UBE and California Bar Exam, covering a broad range of subjects, including Contracts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, Torts, Corporations & LLCs, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts, Decedents' Estates (Wills), Secured Transactions, Community Property, Remedies, and Professional Responsibility.
Designed and led Q&A seminars for small and large groups, enhancing bar exam readiness.
Provided timely, structured feedback on essays and performance tests, helping students refine their writing and analytical skills.
Dedicated thousands of hours to tutoring, positively impacting bar exam candidates, law students, and MPRE examinees on their academic and professional journeys.

May 2018 - Jul 2018

3 months

Alexandria, United States

Assistant for the Regional Outreach Officer and Regional Director Detail

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Contributed to the growth of future innovators and entrepreneurs by developing K-12 STEM education materials with a focus on intellectual property, helping them protect their ideas and respect the IP rights of others.
Supported IP education and awareness across Silicon Valley by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across the Western region.
Modernized existing IP education resources by conducting studies, interpreting program guidance, updating marketing assets, and ensuring timely dissemination of educational materials to the target audience.
Led the monitoring and maintenance of the Western Regional Outreach SharePoint/Website, facilitating easy access to crucial resources and up-to-date information for key stakeholders.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Boston, United States

Extern

Volunteer Lawyers Project

Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

5 months

Alexandria, United States

Patent Academy Training Assistant Detail

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Mentored new patent examiners on legal/technical training instruction and patent prosecution matters, providing constructive feedback to ensure their seamless integration, professional growth, and quality of work.
Worked with new examiners to create customized search strategies for patent and non-patent literature based on specific technologies and patent prosecution matters.

Oct 2012 - Present

13 years 2 months

Alexandria, United States

Supervisory/Primary Patent Examiner

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Lead and mentor a team of patent examiners, ensuring the accurate and timely examination of patent applications in compliance with USPTO standards.
Review and oversee patent applications in high-tech fields such as computer networks, network security (including blockchain and encryption), multiplexing, AI, and machine learning.
Manage team productivity, set performance goals, analyze metrics, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Develop and implement examination procedures, policies, and tools, incorporating emerging technologies like AI and blockchain to enhance efficiency.
Serve as a key point of contact for inventors, attorneys, and policymakers to resolve patent disputes and clarify patentability issues.
Classified patent applications within the computer networking art, including areas like video streaming, cloud computing, and wireless communications.
Recipient of the USPTO Bronze Medal Award (2019) for superior performance and significant contributions to enhancing operational efficiency.
Contributed to the issuance of hundreds of patents in various technology areas, including computer networks, network security, wireless communications, artificial intelligence, business methods, and medical devices.
Elevated the patent examination process as a core member of the User Centered Design Council; collaborated with cross-functional teams in developing and testing of patent examination tools.
Evaluated patent applications in high-tech fields, including computer networks, network security, and artificial intelligence, ensuring compliance with USPTO standards and industry regulations.
Conduct thorough prior art searches, analyze patentability, and issue well-supported office actions while collaborating with inventors, attorneys, and stakeholders to address complex patent issues.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Chicago, United States

Senior Associate

Red Chalk Group

May 2007 - Apr 2012

5 years

Alexandria, United States

Supervisory/Primary Patent Examiner

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Lead and mentor a team of patent examiners, ensuring the accurate and timely examination of patent applications in compliance with USPTO standards.
Review and oversee patent applications in high-tech fields such as computer networks, network security (including blockchain and encryption), multiplexing, AI, and machine learning.
Manage team productivity, set performance goals, analyze metrics, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Develop and implement examination procedures, policies, and tools, incorporating emerging technologies like AI and blockchain to enhance efficiency.
Serve as a key point of contact for inventors, attorneys, and policymakers to resolve patent disputes and clarify patentability issues.
Classified patent applications within the computer networking art, including areas like video streaming, cloud computing, and wireless communications.
Recipient of the USPTO Bronze Medal Award (2019) for superior performance and significant contributions to enhancing operational efficiency.
Contributed to the issuance of hundreds of patents in various technology areas, including computer networks, network security, wireless communications, artificial intelligence, business methods, and medical devices.
Elevated the patent examination process as a core member of the User Centered Design Council; collaborated with cross-functional teams in developing and testing of patent examination tools.
Evaluated patent applications in high-tech fields, including computer networks, network security, and artificial intelligence, ensuring compliance with USPTO standards and industry regulations.
Conduct thorough prior art searches, analyze patentability, and issue well-supported office actions while collaborating with inventors, attorneys, and stakeholders to address complex patent issues.

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

Santa Clara, United States

Systems Engineer Intern

NVIDIA Corporation

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

Boston, United States

Teaching & Research Assistant

Northeastern University College of Engineering

Summary

Accomplished Supervisory/Primary Patent Examiner Experienced and highly skilled professional with a diverse background in intellectual property law, patent examination, and technology management. I have worked as a Supervisory Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), currently leading teams in reviewing high-tech inventions in fields like computer networks, blockchain, AI, and machine learning, and developing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. I am currently a Primary Patent Examiner.

Proficient in patent prosecution procedures, adept at conducting thorough prior art searches and delivering well-reasoned office actions to support innovation and protect intellectual property.
Collaborative team leader, maintaining positive relationships with all levels of the USPTO, inventors, attorneys, and stakeholders to provide expert guidance, resolve challenges, and drive successful patent outcomes.
As an educator and mentor, I have tutored hundreds of law students and bar exam candidates, consistently helping them achieve top scores and pass their exams. Passionate about integrating emerging technologies like AI and blockchain to drive innovation, I actively contribute to industry discussions and hold leadership roles in Toastmasters and professional associations.