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General Information
Full Name | Lance T. Wilhelm |
Languages | English, Python, R, C/C++, Java, HTML, JS, CSS, LaTeX |
Location | Blacksburg, VA |
Education
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2022 M.S. Analytics
Georgia Institute of Technology - Focus in computational data analytics
- AI/ML
- Practicum
- Air Force Recruiting Service Job-to-Applicant Matching Optimization
- Focus in computational data analytics
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2013 B.S. Physics
United States Air Force Academy - Focus in space-physics and astronomy
- Capstone and Research
- Integrated Miniaturized Electrostatic Analyzer (iMESA)
- Falcon Telescope Network
Experience
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2023 - Present Blacksburg, VA
Ph.D. Student, Computer Science
Virginia Tech - Member of the Society + AI Language Lab, advised by Dr. Eugenia Rho
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2022 - 2023 JBLM, WA
Director of Operations
361st Recruiting Squadron, AFRS - Drove daily operations for an 84-member recruiting squadron in 34 offices across 721K square miles
- Coordinated with squadron leadership to enact Commander’s intent and strategic vision
- Oversaw squadron operations flight responsible for 3 Military Entrance Processing stations and recruiting administrative actions
- Utilized analytics subject matter expertise to create novel reports on recruiting operations
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2020 - 2022 JBLM, WA
Support Flight Commander
361st Recruiting Squadron, AFRS - Led squadron’s Support Flight and oversaw Commander Support Staff, Communications, Logistics, and Personnel Sections
- Stewarded $1.5M budget, 652 communication equipment items, 60 GOV fleet, and 34 offices across 721K miles supporting 74 recruiters
- Primary squadron Approving Official validating Operation and Maintenance and Advertising government purchase card (GPC) accounts
- Oversaw civilian personnel management and appraisal as direct supervisor and higher level reviewer for 5 personnel
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2017 - 2020 CMAFS, CO
Chief of Laboratory Operations
Harkins Laboratory Complex, AFTAC - Managed day-to-day operations for a multi-million dollar laboratory complex
- The complex operates two research lab facilities to conduct research and development in ultra-low background radiological analysis methods
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2017 WPAFB, OH
Director of Operations
AFRL Maker Hub - Ensured continuous operation of an innovative learning and rapid prototyping environment available to over 10,000 government employees
- Extended network of AFRL external and internal resources to provide assistance to users looking to collaborate with nontraditional partners
- Acted as subject matter expert to the Hub’s capabilities including, but not limited to rapid prototyping, CAD/CAM design, additive manufacturing, CNC technologies, microcontrollers, small electronics, code development, and general fabrication techniques
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2015 - 2017 WPAFB, OH
Executive Officer
Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, AFRL - Provided executive support to SES Director and O-6 Deputy Director. Planned and executed critical directorate-level taskings
- Executed emergency management procedures for a 900-person Directorate with a $750M annual budget and $500M research and development complex
- Directed special job openings to eligible military members. Oversaw nomination procedures to max options for career growth
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2013 - 2015 WPAFB, OH
Non-Destructive Evaluation Engineer
Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, AFRL - Conducted in-house research to improve nondestructive inspection (NDI) capability used to ensure structural integrity
- Led over $6M in Nondestructive Evaluation Research and Development, including a high-vis Advanced Technology Demonstration.
- Developed strategy for advancing eddy-current-based Nondestructive Investigation technologies to enhance aircraft structural integrity evaluations
Honors and Awards
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2022 - Air Force Recruiting Service Top Support Flight of the Quarter
- 372nd Recruiting Group Lance P. Sijan Award Nominee
- Team McChord Company Grade Officer of the Quarter
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2021 - Air Force Recruiting Service, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter
- 361st Recruiting Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Year
- Team McChord Company Grade Officer of the Quarter
Academic Interests
- Large Language Models
- Human-Computer Interaction
- System Design
- Multimodal Learning
Other Interests
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Hobbies
- Fitness (mountain biking, cycling, tennis)
- Making (3D printing, microcontrollers, laser CNC)