Ashley C. Eadon, Ph.D.

Ashley's first programming experience came in the early 1990's, when he learned how to create simple applications in HyperCard. These early "stacks" served as an excellent introduction to the basics of programming, and cultivated an appreciation of the exciting possibilities that computer programming provides.

Later, Ashley attended the University of Idaho, where he got his first job in a research lab. While there he learned the basics of experimental physics, including an introduction to programming in VB.net. After graduating with his B.S. in physics, he decided to continue his education and pursue his Ph.D. in physics at Auburn University.

Ashley's first exposure to LabVIEW came after he began working in the Plasma Sciences Lab as a graduate research assistant. After seeing a VI perform a measurement much faster than he could by hand, and with greater accuracy, he was hooked on LabVIEW.

That initial interest led to a complete upgrade of his experiment, with the addition of motor-driven probes, high speed DAQ, and integrating computer control for every major experimental subsystem. Later, optical diagnostics were added, with LabVIEW coordinating and controlling hardware in different rooms to perform experiments that could last in excess of twelve hours.

Ashley completed his Ph.D. in 2011, and joined Moore Good Ideas, Inc. to become a full time LabVIEW developer.