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• Developed algorithms and utilized open-source programming languages (incl. Python, Google Earth Engine) in app development for region-specific air quality monitoring and forecasting• Spatial analyses on global air quality and fire emissions data from GEOS, US EPA and MERRA-2 datasets• Helped in developing action plan and streamlining ongoing air quality initiatives at regional SERVIR hubs from the SERVIR Science Coordination office housed in the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

For RMSI North America Inc: • Mapped, edited, and performed quality control for gas pipeline resources using ArcGIS, SAP, satellite imagery and proprietary software for a major utility client• Managed and updated large databases for statewide utilities and provided systems integration assistanceconnecting disparate data sources, enriching record keeping, and providing efficient data access• Interpreted as-builts to locate and digitize gas pipelines and associated features; utilized linear referencing and calibration points to interpolate asset locations along pipelines

• Analyzed global datasets on gridded Gross Domestic Products to study their uncertainty and biases;• Utilized different geospatial data techniques in ArcGIS, Python and R to perform spatial statistical analyses and visualization of geospatial data

• Teaching Assistant for GEOG 120 – World Regional GeographyManaged database of 190+ students, designing weekly quizzes, grading the assignments and holding weekly four hours of office hours • Teaching Assistant for GEOG 103 – Topics in Humans and EnvironmentManaged and updated database of 50+ students, grading the assignments, designing exam questions and helping students with any problems in the course on a daily basis• Teaching Assistant for GEOG 102 – Human GeographyManaged database of 60+ students, grading the assignments, maintaining regular office hours and helping students with any problems in the course

• Coordinated and led a research team to collect baseline data on the environmental, geo-spatial and social parameters for Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project, 426 MW in Kalikot, Nepal• Led Environmental and Geospatial teams in collecting and managing baseline geographical, environmental and social database for Kimathanka-Arun Hydro Electric Project in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal• Created and maintained digitized geospatial databases for 5 different mega hydropower project sites in rural Nepal using ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine and geospatial modules in Python • Led digitization efforts in the local industry first approach of using automated scripts in Python to calculate least cost pathways for Electric Transmission lines from mega hydropower in difficult terrain to interconnected substations; Integrated outputs from ArcGIS and ERDAS Imagine in Python to generate least cost paths and their feasibility analysis; Inputs in preparing environmental cost and priority costs of different socioeconomic, biological, environmental and geographical parameters using rank based approach • Extensively researched and created reports on improving existing policies of the government for environmental and geographical issues of concern in mega hydropower projects• Performed geo-spatial analyses of project sites and potential grid assessment through satellite imagery analysis

• Extensively researched on the air quality, solid waste management, focusing discarded tires and their life cycle and created plans on sustainably harvesting discarded tires into furnitures• Aided in designs and marketing of the up-cycled furniture we made out of discarded tires(Tyre Treasures: a green up-cycling startup based in Kathmandu, Nepal that won the Nepal Economic Forum and WWF’s Green Startup Challenge with a seed capital of $10,000 USD)

• Involved as a field researcher on a baseline study on knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) oflocal farmers for the South Asia Environmental Capacity Building – Agricultural and Water Pollutionprogram

• Involved as a Field Researcher and Analyst for the project of Monitoring and Evaluation of the effectiveness of existing water supply system at Jiri and Dolakha• Led drinking water sampling from local households to monitor presence/absence of water borne diseases (E. coli, Giardiasis) and involved in the dissemination of findings to public health officials and local stakeholders

• Involved in the initial setup, planning, registration and development of the club including recruiting and event managementClub Description:Elocution Society of Kathmandu University(ESKU) is an independent, non-political, not-for-profit organization run by students of Kathmandu University as an inter-departmental club. ESKU works systematically, with transparency within the system, able to maintain its integrity with a meritocratic system of order.The objectives of ESKU are to identify, discuss and find sustainable solutions to the contemporary scientific, environmental, technological, philosophical, political, social, cultural and artistic issues of importance through introspective, retrospective and outward projective analytic techniques. ESKU helps create in all means a holistic canvas that would bring out total interpersonal development among individuals thus inculcating global consciousness for global leadership.The club works locally, nationally and internationally with its prime area of operation as Central Campus, Kathmandu University including all its different schools. The club co-operates and partners with several other clubs and organizations within the University and outside of it.

• Worked as a research assistant at Aquatic Ecology Center, Kathmandu University on the "Study on the Ichthyofauna Status and the Water Quality of Bheri and Babai rivers as a baseline for the National Pride Project, ‘Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project BBDM’"• Collected water samples in the rigorous field stations and measured on-site parameters with high-tech probes• Analyzed the samples in laboratory and performed statistical analysis of the data to produce a baseline report

▪ Overlooked all the members of AIESEC in Kathmandu University and prepared trainings and monthly plans to ensure their professional development ▪ Coordinated a variety of activities and events of AIESEC in the university including the events relating to the foreign exchange participants

• Led a team of 10-12 members ensuring that youths here could get experiences through cross-cultural exchanges.• Managed exchanges between youths of different countries and Nepal starting form the very process of matching to realization.

▪ Strategically handled a staff of 6-7 people▪ Ensured the quality of foods and beverages served▪ Ensured the satisfaction of customers through regular feedback and improvements in service

Provided help to the staffs on the common hardware and software issues.Was involved in preparing and editing the presentation slides and other media to be presented during training and workshops.Assisted in the preparations of the monthly reports of the organisation.