Thomas Joines

Multidisciplinary specialist combining a strong academic foundation in organic chemistry with hands-on expertise in physical hardware scale-up. Bridges the gap between bench-scale wet chemistry and automated, continuous-flow systems. Proficient in operating and calibrating advanced analytical instrumentation (GC, FTIR, HPLC) and applying rigorous engineering mathematics (Linear Algebra, Multi-variable Calculus) to execute data-driven process optimization and structural design.

Approaches challenges with scientific expertise, precision, and creativity.

Technical Lab Assistant - Appalachian State University - NC

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

Independent Undergraduate Research

• Managed complex software-hardware integration for analytical instrumentation, ensuring low-level communication protocols between hardware sensors and Linux-based processing nodes remained within strict performance metrics.
• Designed and executed real-time diagnostic testing loops and sensor calibration curves, mitigating system latency and ensuring data integrity across complex hardware interfaces via systematic calibration curve assignment.
• Authored rigorous, compliance-driven technical documentation and safety SOPs, aligning laboratory data capture with strict operational quality standards.
• Performed component-level hardware troubleshooting and systematic preventative maintenance on critical analytical infrastructure to maintain continuous, high-availability workflows.

Amplification Engineer - Top-hat Amplifiers - Raleigh, NC

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Designed intricate circuit layouts to optimize performance and ensure reliability in electronic systems.
• Conducted rigorous diagnostic testing and signal processing to optimize equipment performance and facilitate highly accurate data transmission.
• Evaluated, tested, and sourced high-quality consumable materials and physical components to ensure the structural and functional integrity of electronic designs.
• Operated hand tools and fabrication equipment to cut, assemble, and modify chassis components for custom hardware deployments.

Solar Technical Consultant - Encōr Solar - Raleigh, NC

(2020-06 - 2022-01)

• Designed complex physical arrays, calculating electrical load distribution, wattage parameters, and structural constraints for field deployment.
• Utilized advanced data projection and software modeling tools to optimize systemic physical footprints and validate technical site integration parameters.

Server/Bartender/Projectionist - Tripps, Ruckus Pizza Pasta & Spirits, Alamo Drafthouse - NC

(2017-06 - 2023-01)

• Managed high-volume workflows in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an impeccable accuracy rate in order processing and financial transactions.
• Performed critical technical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on complex projection hardware and networked POS systems.
• Diagnosed and resolved urgent equipment and network failures in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, effectively minimizing operational downtime.

Development & Technical Consultant - Optricity - Raleigh, NC

(2014-08 - 2017-06)

• Analyzed low-level operational bottlenecks and logical data delivery frameworks to engineer optimized, custom computing solutions.
• Analyzed technical business processes and product delivery systems to troubleshoot inefficiencies and improve overall operational workflows. Served as a intern for technical project programming, eventually writing custom logic scripts and data structures to help automate supply chain pathways and optimize systemic resource allocation and data ingestion.

Associate in Science - Chemistry - Wake Technical Community College (2023-12) Associate in Engineering - Engineering - Wake Technical Community College (2023-12) B.S. - Chemistry - Appalachian State University (2023-'''')