I've spent 1.5 years as a consultant with Mott MacDonald. During this time I've transitioned the skills I acquired conducting coastal research into practice with application in shoreline protection, restoration, and water quality. At Mott MacDonald, I guide small teams through the feasibility study and design process for multiple projects. These projects include the implementation, calibration, and validation of 2D and 3D hydrodynamic, surface wave, and sediment transport models. In addition, I package Python code developed in support of project delivery within an internal toolbox to support capacity enhancement.I studied coastal engineering and performed research while pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) at Louisiana State University. This opportunity allowed me to develop strong leadership and critical thinking skills as well as technical expertise in Python (SciPy stack), numerical modeling software (Delft3D-FM, SWAN, XBeach, SWASH, Funwave-TVD), Matlab, Microsoft Office, data analysis, and Linux. My graduate school studies culminated in the successful defense of my dissertation and first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals (Coastal Engineering and Geomorphology).