- Lead a client-facing team responsible for installation and commissioning of a proprietary automated greenhouse control system- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with multiple trades and stakeholders to ensure successful and timely completion of projects - Software installation and programming of Argus Controls proprietary PLC system- Remote troubleshooting of hardware installation, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical components- Understanding of electrical schematics, P&ID drawings and sequence of operation documents- Understanding of greenhouse climate interactions and ability to consult and advise on best practices for achieving temperature, humidity, CO2 and lighting setpoints- Understanding of PID equations and automated systems tuning and control theory- Occasional travel to sites for in-person commissioning and training- On-the-fly programming and tuning adjustments to meet any customers needs during remote training and troubleshooting sessions- Familiarity with BACnet and Modbus protocol integration and communication- In-depth understanding of plant biology and ability to speak knowledgeably with growers to understand their needs for automation- Setup and calibration of automated irrigation and fertigation equipment to ensure proper pH and EC delivered to plants

- Argus Controls expert. Responsible for programming, monitoring and adjusting all environmental set points for 100+ environmentally controlled growth areas- Maintained and repaired all greenhouse infrastructure. Including irrigation systems, HVAC systems, HID and LED lighting, ridge vents, shade cloth, blackout curtains, motors, glazing, electronic relays and alarm systems- Coordinated preventative maintenance and third party contractors in all greenhouses on site- Responsible for devitalization of regulated material and managed all waste streams for multiple greenhouses- IPM team member responsible for procurement of beneficial insects and growing of banker plants.- Assisted with pesticide applications when necessary - On-call 24/7 for any greenhouse alarms - Maintained fertigation stock tanks for 3 research greenhouses and ensured proper pH and EC concentrations through Argus Controls software - Entomology lab experience rearing, plating and scoring assays of multiple pest species- Designed and ran experiments on CO2 concentration levels, Daily Light Integral values, and temperature difference (DIF)- Helped plan and coordinate tobacco agroinfiltration study to express novel proteins

Research and Development III – Greenhouse Operations and Technology Team (2015-2017)- In-house Argus Controls programming and monitoring expert- Commissioning of two new research greenhouses with over 50 individually controlled growth areas, seed storage rooms, and lab space- Coordinated IPM responsibilities between multiple groups and greenhouses - Maintained and repaired all greenhouse infrastructure and automation systems - Coordinated work orders, preventative maintenance and third party contractors for greenhouses on site- Created 20+ SOPs and Work Instructions for facilities management and greenhouse work- Responsible for creating and maintaining team SharePoint site, calendar, meeting minutesResearch and Development II – Greenhouse Management Team (2014-2015)- IPM program leader- Procurement team leader- Sustainability team member responsible for devitalization of all regulated waste from multiple research greenhouses- Designed, ran and presented on experiments testing beneficial insect rearing methods and comparing the effectiveness of biocontrol versus chemical control in a greenhouse setting- Helped design, plan and build new research greenhouse facilities- Programmed, monitored and maintained greenhouse facilities and control systemsSenior Research Associate I – Plant Cultivation and Trait Characterization IV (2012 - 2013)- Grew, sampled, propagated and harvested soybean for multiple GM pipelines- Managed insect resistance programs for transgenic soybean- Collected samples for inset bioassays, PCR, copy number, ELISA, and western blot assays- Mixed and applied herbicide treatments for resistance studies- Developed and managed IPM program for 60,000ft² research greenhouse- Monitored and programmed in Argus, Q Comm, and Bahnson Environmental Specialties control systems- Followed all biosafety and stewardship guidelines