Vic Anand
Current Research
My research will combine the fields of evolutionary computing and biomechanics. Specifically, I plan to use genetic algorithms to evolve a better mathematical model of hand function.
Background
C.V.
Publications
Spears, W. and Anand, V. A Study of Crossover Operators in Genetic Programming. Sixth International Symposium of Methodologies for Intelligent Systems, 1991.
Education
S.B. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995
MBA Finance, Carnegie Mellon University, 2000
Work Experience
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Employer |
Location |
Dates |
Title |
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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) |
McLean, VA |
2001 – 2003 |
Senior Business Analyst |
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Deloitte Consulting |
Detroit, MI |
2000 – 2001 |
Senior Consultant |
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Ford Motor Company |
Dearborn, MI |
1997 – 1998 |
Financial Analyst |
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Ford Motor Company |
Livonia, MI |
1995 – 1997 |
Manufacturing Engineer |
Internships
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Employer |
Location |
Dates |
Nature of Work |
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Deloitte Consulting |
Detroit, MI |
Summer 1999 |
Management consulting |
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General Motors Corporation |
Warren, MI |
Summer 1994 |
Internal combustion engine research |
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MIT |
Cambridge, MA |
1994 – 1995 |
Lab TA for a C programming class (1.00) |
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MIT |
Cambridge, MA |
1993 – 1994 |
UROP at the Sloan Automotive Lab; engine test cell setup, machining, etc. |
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U.S. Naval Research Lab |
Washington, DC |
Summers 1989, 1990 |
Genetic algorithm research |
Personal Interests
Running
I have been running since junior high school. My favorite race distance is the 10-miler (16K). I ran the Army Ten Miler in both 2002 and 2002. I have also run the Pittsburgh Marathon and the Detroit Marathon, and scores of 5K’s and 10K’s.
Bicycling
I’m a roadie, tried and true. I have done three bicycle tours – three weeks in the Canadian Rockies and Montana, one week along the coast of Lake Michigan, and one week in the badlands of North Dakota. One of these years, when I have the time, I’ll train for and do some bike races.
My Car
My favorite earthly possession is my car, a 2000 Audi S4. The S4 is one of the best cars made, IMHO. Its 2.7L twin turbo motor provides great torque and propels the car from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. Its all-wheel-drive system provides tenacious grip year round (at least if you use snow tires in the winter, like I do). And I have replaced the stock suspension with H&R adjustable coilovers, which provide amazing grip and body control, as well as a remarkably comfortable ride.
I like the look of the 2000-2002 S4 better than that of the current S4. However, the current S4’s 340 hp, 4.2L V8 is very tempting. If I were still working, I would be seriously tempted…