My name is Max Fine. I'm a graduate student studying Physics & Astrophysics at the University of Amsterdam. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto (with Honors) in Canada! I am originally from St. Augustine, Florida. I'm passionate about exploring the unknown, improving our understanding of the cosmos, and adding to the collective knowledge of humankind. I believe that science has the power to change the world and I'm eager to contribute to that change in any way I can.

I have a keen interest in radio astronomy and multimessenger astronomy. I am interested in scientific data processing with a potential inclination toward instrumentation. My background includes experience in algorithm development for radio astronomy, error testing a data analysis pipeline, and dedicated research in Fast Radio Burst (FRB) and multimessenger astronomy. Furthermore, I am interested in the application of machine learning in astrophysics. Additionally, my curiosity extends to the realms of exoplanets and astrobiology. I care deeply about science advocacy and believe that it’s essential to share the wonder and importance of science with the broader community.

I am highly skilled in Linux and Git, and I am fluent in Python programming, specializing in packages such as Numpy, Scipy, Matplotlib, Pytorch, Pandas, RM-TOOLS, and Astropy. I am skilled in data analysis, Bayesian analysis, time-series analysis, algorithm development, and scientific computing. I have contributed significantly to the open-source scientific Python package RM-TOOLS, resulting in a published scientific paper in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomy Society. I am additionally experienced in: C++, SQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Computing, and Big Data.

While I currently live in the Netherlands, I hold dual citizenship in the USA and Canada, which enables me to work & live in both countries. As a UofT graduate, I additionally qualify for the High Potential Individual visa (UK work visa).

👯 I’m looking to collaborate on
• Anything astronomy!
• RaspberryPi projects
• Robotics, renewable energy, or futuristic industries: IE (Data) science projects for solar companies, bicycle companies, agricultural tasks
• Open Science & Educational Projects

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