work
current
Partner & tech lead at Coincident Systems, the engineering consulting arm of Stelna Ventures.
Graduate research engineer at Montana State's BioReD Hub.
background
10 years in cannabis tech and 15+ years total in web infrastructure. Now pivoting to healthcare.
research
Evaluating post-sternotomy recovery protocols at Billings Clinic. Traditional sternal precautions (no lifting over 5-10 lbs, restricted arm movement for 8 weeks) have limited evidence and may delay functional recovery. Analyzing baseline outcomes under the legacy protocol to measure the impact of the new "Keep Your Move in the Tube" (KYMITT™) approach, which promotes earlier mobilization while maintaining sternal protection.
Developing calibrated agent-based simulation methods for rural healthcare systems using synthetic decision agents and Bayesian parameter estimation. Designing public health planning tools that model healthcare access deserts and evaluate resource placement interventions using calibrated agent-based simulation.
Developed Python-based automated speech segmentation system for EEG/ERP neuroscience workflows. Statistical analysis and data processing for EEG/ERP research on language impairment in autism and ADHD.
publications
- Poplin, M., Ma, J., Aviles Zuniga, T., Modyanova, N., Johnson, E. A., & McCrory, B. (2025). "Using Electroencephalography to Understand Learning Engagement with User-Centered Human-Computer Interaction in a Multimodal Online Learning Environment." Proceedings of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025.
- Poplin, M., Hughes, M., McCrory, B., & Modyanova, N. (2026). "Achieving Sub-Frame Precision Speech Segmentation Through Computational Multimodal Analysis: Bridging Neuroscience Requirements with Engineering Solutions." IEEE ACDSA 2026.
- Poplin, M., Tafelmeyer, J., Riemann, L.A., Chamberlin, M., & McCrory, B. (2026). "Keep your move in the tube: An evaluation of longitudinal patient outcomes and readiness for change amongst staff." International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, New York, NY. (Abstract accepted)
education
Focus: Healthcare systems optimization, human factors and ergonomics, statistical modeling
Graduated with Honors
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, TBP Scholarship Recipient, TBP Treasurer
Founded MSU chapter, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)