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Lead Distributed Energy Resource project development and analysis for Willdan Performance Engineering. Develop turnkey solar PV, battery storage, and microgrid projects for forward-thinking public and private-sector customers seeking to maximize electricity bill savings, lower carbon footprint, and increase resiliency. Manage internal team of design and project development engineers, act as point of contact for customers throughout project process, and collaborate with other multiple Willdan operating groups on DER-related efforts.

San Francisco Bay Area

Coordinate program implementation and engineering analysis for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Lead solar PV consulting services out of the San Francisco office.

San Francisco Bay Area

Willdan Energy Solutions acquired the NAM team on April 30th, 2018.

San Francisco Bay Area

Provide engineering analysis and program implementation support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Clients are primarily public entities in the state of California, and project experience includes:- California Community College and Investor-Owned Utility (CCC/IOU) Energy Efficiency Partnership and Proposition 39 Technical Support (energy savings analysis, technical review of contractor work, project tracking)- City of Palm Springs Solar Consulting Services (solar feasibility study, vendor proposal evaluation, financial analysis, coordinated inspection services and construction management efforts)- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Energy Efficiency Partnership (develop potential project scope, analyze vendor proposals, create and oversee utility incentive application process, technical review and due diligence)- City of Berkeley (energy audits, report development, financial analysis)As an engineering consultant, I gain exposure to all stages of energy efficiency projects, including project identification, energy audits and savings calculations, and economic analysis for lighting, HVAC, and controls projects. I have developed expertise in California energy code, utility incentive programs, and project financing options.

Assist students considering or already pursuing a degree in the Stanford Earth Systems Department. Provide insight into courses and requirements for the major, organize social and networking events, and relay student suggestions and opinions to professors and staff.

Bethesda, Md

Collaborated with the Solutions team of the energy consulting firm to analyze consumption data, identify energy efficiency opportunities, and design solutions suites for building-owner clients. Prepared presentations for clients, designed in-house models for energy savings calculations, and partook in building site visits to perform initial energy audits.

Designed a comprehensive Green Dorm Room certification program to show students how they can easily and affordably live more sustainably. Worked in collaboration with other interns and was overseen by Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises Student Housing. Training included skills in project management, social psychology, community-based social marketing theory, and overall campus sustainability.

Washington, Dc

Worked closely with the staff of the Office of International Activities in developing a training program for ACS International Chapter Leadership. Developed briefing booklets for international chemistry conventions for members of the Board of Directors, including the President, Past President, and Vice President. Created promotional flyers and presentations for projects like the International Year of Chemistry 2011 and the Global Innovation Initiatives.

Master'S Degree, Earth Systems

Bs, Science, Technology, And Society

Activities and Societies: Stanford Fleet Street Singers, Stanford Chamber Chorale