
Xia Dong developed a Helix-based Secondary Vertex Factory for the EICrecon repository, expanding its reconstruction capabilities by introducing a new SecondaryVerticesHelix factory within the reco plugin. Using C++ and leveraging algorithm development and data analysis skills, Xia implemented a system that stores vertex data in PODIO (edm4eic:Vertex), enabling more precise secondary vertex reconstruction for physics analyses. The work included comprehensive test coverage and updated documentation to ensure reliability and ease of adoption by collaborators. During this period, Xia focused on feature delivery and end-to-end validation, demonstrating depth in software engineering while addressing a specific need in the EICrecon framework.
November 2025: Delivered a Helix-based Secondary Vertex Factory for EICrecon, expanding the reconstruction capabilities by adding a new SecondaryVerticesHelix factory to the reco plugin. The implementation saves Vertex data in PODIO (edm4eic:Vertex) and is backed by a comprehensive test suite and updated documentation. The work enables more precise secondary vertex reconstruction, improving physics analyses possible with the EICrecon framework. No major bugs fixed this month; focus was on feature delivery, validation, and collaboration.
November 2025: Delivered a Helix-based Secondary Vertex Factory for EICrecon, expanding the reconstruction capabilities by adding a new SecondaryVerticesHelix factory to the reco plugin. The implementation saves Vertex data in PODIO (edm4eic:Vertex) and is backed by a comprehensive test suite and updated documentation. The work enables more precise secondary vertex reconstruction, improving physics analyses possible with the EICrecon framework. No major bugs fixed this month; focus was on feature delivery, validation, and collaboration.

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