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• Build statistical models with machine learning algorithms on a diverse dataset of remote sensing and other geospatial data to predict aboveground biomass across New York State for a 30 year period• Developed an accounting tool to summarize state-wide estimates of carbon stock and fluxes from different carbon pools for stakeholders and policy makers• Utilize Python, R, and PostgreSQL to perform statistical analyses and experiments on large data sets, including finding, reshaping, cleansing, and organizing the data• Build data processing pipelines to gather, process, and incorporate data from multiple sources• Gather, analyze, and summarize peer-reviewed research articles on machine learning applications in the fields of ecology and forestry• Write reports documenting technical progress• Track and manage code changes with other members of research team Skills:• R• Python• Javascript• SQL (PostgreSQL)• Git• Cloud computing (AWS)• Machine Learning (e.g., Random Forest, XGBoost, Support Vector Machines)• Deep Learning (TensorFlow, Keras)

• Gathered and analyzed peer-reviewed research articles to support scientific experiments• Consulted with experts world-wide to identify major gaps in the scientific literature and designed experiments to address those gaps• Designed computer programs to analyze large data sets• Developed passive tracer package for a numerical atmospheric model• Developed algorithm to assess stratosphere-to-troposphere transport around convective systems• Analyzed high-resolution data to determine the dynamical mechanisms responsible for stratosphere-to-troposphere transport• Assessed the sensitivity of deep convection and cross-tropopause transport to physical parameterization and chemical mechanisms in a chemical transport model• Conducted experiments and analysis on the influence of deep convection on the chemical composition of the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere• Presented novel research at major conferences and published 3 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles• Awarded Fellowship to work with scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (6/2018-1/2019)Skills:• IDL• Fortran• High-resolution numerical modeling• Atmospheric Chemistry, Air Quality, and Dispersion modeling (WRF-Chem, CAM-Chem, AERMOD)• Data Visualization• Shell scripting• Linux command line tools

• Developed curriculum for a courses entitled "Severe and Unusual Weather" (Summer 2019) and "Introduction to Weather and Climate" (Fall 2019)• Lectured technical information to introductory-level students, facilitated class discussions • Designed course material to effectively evaluate student learning and comprehension

• Presented technical course material to both technical and non-technical audiences• Facilitated and supported learning opportunities, both in class and through online platforms• Developed and adapted course materials according to student needs• Lectured and graded for the following courses: Introduction to Weather and Climate (Lab) and Introduction to Meteorology II• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning• Developed positive student/teacher relationship enhancing the learning experience• Implemented weekly lesson plans• Conducted group and individual lab activities• Administered and managed course websites (Canvas and Top Hat)• Supported both faculty and students use of LMS by troubleshooting software issues

• Gathered and analyzed peer-reviewed research articles to support scientific experiments• Performed statistical analyses and experiments on large data sets, including finding, reshaping, cleansing, and organizing the data• Consulted with experts world-wide to identify major gaps in the scientific literature and designed experiments to address those gaps• Designed computer programs to analyze large data sets• Collaborated with 5 research laboratories on model inter-comparison project • Conducted global climate simulations to assess the impact of aviation emissions on the chemistry of the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere and surface air quality• Presented novel research at major conferences and published 3 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles