● Independently developed Google Gmail add-on to directly save emails and attachments to user selected Google Drive folders. ● Led team on procurement best practices and new approval procedures for research programs as part of Agency reorganization. Guidance will be integrated into Operating Procedures manual for the newly matrixed Bureau.● Assumed management of a program not meeting its goals and USAID deliverables. I advised the new director to clarify the workplan, set specific… Show more ● Independently developed Google Gmail add-on to directly save emails and attachments to user selected Google Drive folders. ● Led team on procurement best practices and new approval procedures for research programs as part of Agency reorganization. Guidance will be integrated into Operating Procedures manual for the newly matrixed Bureau.● Assumed management of a program not meeting its goals and USAID deliverables. I advised the new director to clarify the workplan, set specific goals, and detail which sub-partner will perform each activity, how, and where. I also advised to drop a problematic sub-partner and connected the director to other programs to promote cross-learning and coordination. The program is now on track to meet its goals and deliverables with a clear workplan and annual targets, an updated learning plan to monitor progress and adjust programming in out years, and a communications plan to engage other USAID programs and staff to implement findings and results.● Led program design and procurement for three multi-year international research programs engaging U.S. and African scientists to increase agricultural yields, improve product quality, reduce costs and develop institutional capacity. Managed programs in every stage and end-to-end. (Total spend of $6.5 million per year.)● Mentored senior subject matter expert research advisors in creation of research programs through one-on-one advising, commenting on proposals, and presenting lessons learned.● Directed design of session modules for training course covering agency policies, innovations and standard practices in agriculture, food security, and resilience targeted to mid-level and junior staff. The course was delivered to 120 development professionals. Show less

● Led research into high child diarrhea rates through a water quality survey of 5,000 households. This revealed very high contamination rates leading to important changes across all USAID programs in Guatemala to find and address gaps in water service delivery and hygiene training (WASH).● Managed conservation agriculture project integrating climate smart agriculture practices (seed selection and mulch cover), while supporting culturally appropriate and accepted maize-based farming… Show more ● Led research into high child diarrhea rates through a water quality survey of 5,000 households. This revealed very high contamination rates leading to important changes across all USAID programs in Guatemala to find and address gaps in water service delivery and hygiene training (WASH).● Managed conservation agriculture project integrating climate smart agriculture practices (seed selection and mulch cover), while supporting culturally appropriate and accepted maize-based farming practices for 10,000 farmers. ● Oversaw annual data reporting for all office programs; confirmed quality and reporting accuracy.● Directly observed training activities to coffee producers, visited their farms, and conversed with them about how they were overcoming low coffee prices and high production losses from coffee rust. Through the program, 10,000 producers improved their quality, reduced losses, and won higher priced contracts for their coffee.● Capitalized on educational coloring book designed to occupy children while parents received training. Children learned to wash hands, clean and treat water, and protect water sources in addition to the original content of agriculture and nutrition teachings. Show less

● Conducted landscape analysis of climate change scenarios in Jordan for USAID to use in defining a new strategy for projects in water sector, including urban water supply, water treatment and reuse, and conservation.

● Collected data on stream depth and width, river bed material, and nearby vegetation according to EPA guidelines to monitor stream health and rehabilitation.● Estimated plant cover percentage near stream at ground level, head height, and tree height to monitor revegetation efforts.

● Modeled and analyzed water flow through artificial soil of potted plant to better understand process of saturation of nursery soil (Hydrus 3D).● Designed experiment to determine best method to monitor soil moisture in pots at plant nursery to optimize and automate irrigation. Tested field reliability of solar-powered wireless communication system.● Created data visuals through custom database (MySQL), web browser interface, and R spatial analysis.● Developed hypothesis and… Show more ● Modeled and analyzed water flow through artificial soil of potted plant to better understand process of saturation of nursery soil (Hydrus 3D).● Designed experiment to determine best method to monitor soil moisture in pots at plant nursery to optimize and automate irrigation. Tested field reliability of solar-powered wireless communication system.● Created data visuals through custom database (MySQL), web browser interface, and R spatial analysis.● Developed hypothesis and designed experiment proving plants with different leaf structures should not be watered on same irrigation schedule.● Investigated differences in rain collection among greenhouses and determined wind speed and direction as cause of variances. Developed new rainfall model and corrected existing data. Show less

• Taught high school math and physics. Created participatory experiments using local materials, enabling students to easily understand physical principles.• Trained fellow faculty and students in basic computer use, typing, and internet skills. Educated students in how to find informative articles to augment classroom instruction.

● Designed custom control panels and troubleshot remote panels. Led R&D efforts in new communication methods with control panels.● Created new quote and order database linked to inventory controls; migrated inventory/production databases.

Designed audio decoder circuit interfacing digital and analog componentsDesigned power management circuitry for a handheld computer