I am passionate about applying my background of working with precision dairy technologies and understanding of dairy nutrition to support dairy producers in effectively managing the health, welfare and productivity of their dairy cows.My PhD research focused on validating and utilizing precision dairy technologies as management tools to automatically monitor dairy cows and calves, predict their locations, and record feeding and activity behaviors. One project validated a real-time location system for its use in determining the locations of freestall-housed dairy cattle on a commercial facility. Large data sets obtained from the company's cloud software were organized and processed; data were input to AutoCAD to generate barn layouts and plot points to assess system performance. A second research project investigated the association of heat stress with precision technology-recorded behaviors and activity of pre-weaned dairy calves. Data collected by pedometers and automated milk feeding systems were processed and analyzed to detect deviations in milk intake, drinking speed, lying bouts, step counts and activity indices. During my Masters program at the University of New Hampshire, I conducted dairy nutrition research with a primary focus on feeding sodium butyrate to post-weaned heifer diets and evaluating the effects on growth performance and health. With the help of my advisors and collaborators, I have been involved in various research projects with dairy cows and calves, published several peer-reviewed papers, presented at conferences, and educated and mentored undergraduate students. I have also developed skills in animal care and handling, on-farm assessments, data analysis, and communication. My goal is to contribute to the advancement of dairy science and precision technologies, and to apply my knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems in the dairy industry.