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California, United States

- Maintain monthly operational tasks for Demand Response and Gas Turbine generation assets. Calculate costs of production for electricity from distinct generation technologies. Perform economic optimization of bids for energy produced by generation resources, according to principle of Least Cost Dispatch.- Build and Maintain Excel User Developed Applications monitoring the usage of use-limited power generating gas turbines. Connect UDAs to distinct data sources, including PowerBI, Snowflake, and Oracle.- Developed Power BI Dashboard to quantify and visualize changes in charging and discharging behavior in Battery Energy Storage Systems due to varying levels of state of charge.- Maintain record of certifications and warnings to resources certified for Regulation, Spin and Non-Spin Ancillary Service Products in the CAISO Market. Evaluate the performance and responsiveness of these resources and their ability to respond to calls to produce energy.- Access the California Independent System Operator’s Market Participant Portal to examine Energy Bids, Market Awards and Dispatch Instructions for resources in the SCE portfolio.- Analyze counter party and CAISO meter data in Power BI and Excel to identify opportunities to optimize operation of resources. Present findings to stakeholders.- Consistently delivered time sensitive daily bids for hydroelectric generation resources to day ahead market operations team. Communicated with generation operations for necessary and time sensitive updates to bid schedules.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Deliver high-quality and engaging presentations regarding exhibits and experiments to the General Public at the Griffith Observatory

Santa Barbara, California, United States

TA Role: I troubleshoot and debug projects in xcode written in the swift programming language by students following the CodePath iOS course curriculum. I investigate errors returned by the xcode environment, examine the code for logical bugs, and communicate with the students to correct these errors.Tech Fellow Role: I facilitate a CodePath iOS course at University of California, Santa Barbara. As a Tech Fellow, I support a class of minimum 15 students by presenting CodePath material, and providing a schedule for them to adhere to during the course.

Examined and analyzed pre-existing machine learning and clustering model. Recommended changes and next steps to team. Utilized SQL Server Microsoft Studio (SSMS), Kubernetes MINIO data storage and Pyspark as tools in workflow

Aiken County, South Carolina, United States

-Develop code to implement machine learning and apply data analytics technologies to create dynamic, complex models for event forecasting-Creatively use numerical simulation tools to solve problems-Collaborate closely with senior level engineers-Develop custom computational model-Develop critical thinking skillsSpecifics: - Investigation of different Machine Learning Algorithms to optimize power efficiency in walking robot (Optimization functions: gradient descent, Newton method, Objective Function: Least Squares Error, Absolute Error)- Program Linear Regression models from scratch in c++ and Python- Implement TCP/IP communication between microcontroller and python client- Program WiFi-enabled ESP 32 Microcontoller using Arduino IDE and PlatformIO Extension in VSCode- Prototype, solder, and test electrical circuitry of ESP32 and connections to MG995 Servos, Time-of-Flight VL53L1 Lidar sensor, Adafruit INA260 power, voltage, current sensor. Import and utilize respective hardware chips' software libraries in arduino IDE.

Pasadena, California, United States

Based in Pasadena, CA, we provide Grocery Delivery solutions to people in need of groceries, Specializing in Trader Joe's Deliveries!- Create Process flow checklist to streamline administrative tasks- Advertise and Market Grocery Delivery Services from Trader Joe's Grocery Stores on Facebook Pages, Nextdoor, and Google platforms- Interface with customers to coordinate lists and schedule delivery- Combine and Modify customer lists to streamline shopping process- Plan and Coordinate Delivery routes to maximize efficiency of delivery and minimize store-to-door time

Eagle Rock, Ca

• Investigate, diagnose and repair malfunctioning and damaged motorcycle systems• Disassemble, inspect, maintain and reassemble mechanical linkages, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, traction systems, combustion systems, and drivetrains.

Pasadena, Ca

• Operated 0.6m Telescope at Caltech’s Table Mountain Observatory. Photographed asteroids, produced and processed data to enable determination of asteroid position in Solar System. Selected targets and examined prediction models. Facilitated data reduction, investigated discrepancies and high residual values that indicated anomalies. Maintained operations record. Team of 3 manned telescope, ensured quality of data sent to Minor Planet Center at Harvard University. Gained familiarity with Linux Red Hat 7 operating system, TShell computer interface. • Presented research paper at Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) on experience and methodology.

Pasadena, California, United States

• Performed precise and accurate inventory of electronic parts for use in assembling spacecraft. Coordinated and collaborated within team to physically inspect and count 48,000 line items, completing the entire job in 3 months. Recorded and verified quantities, tracking numbers, and lot/bin location numbers. Populated government data sheets with electronic parts’ identification information. Cross-checked inventory results with pre-existing data. Discovered, investigated, and addressed data discrepancies in Oracle Inventory Database. Trained and certified in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Safety for equipment protection and handling.

B.S. Data Science And Statistics, Senior

Activities and Societies: CodePath @ UCSB Excursion Club

Associate Of Science - As, Physics

Associate Of Science - As, Mathematics