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Tucson, Az, Us

• Investigated how climatological conditions impact the degradation of photovoltaic solar panels and how degradation data can be used to inform more accurate solar power prediction models across different environments• Utilized two weather stations to observe real-time Tucson climate data used to predict solar panel energy output and climate-induced degradation• Simulated climate conditions from Tucson and other locations using an environmental control chamber• Installed research equipment in a solar test yard to evaluate real-time solar panel degradation • Evaluated the installation options of solar panels for research purposes• Analyzed data from multiple locations to determine the optimal climate in which to test solar panels

Tucson, Arizona, United States

The Indigenous Food, Energy, Water Security and Sovereignty (Indige-FEWSS) NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) seeks to address FEWSS challenges within Indigenous communities

• Performed an independent engineering review to investigate causes of PV module failure• Utilized PVSyst to produce PV power production reports for clients considering constructing or expanding PV power systems• Investigated models used by available sources of climate data used to predict PV performance to inform PVSyst modeling• Performed PV module replacement evaluations to assist clients in selecting appropriate replacement PV modules • Developed training materials for engineering department regarding module and inverter replacement procedures

Pomona, California

• Updated internal company standards to reflect changes to materials used in substations• Performed technical studies and wrote reports to determine grounding requirements for transformers• Consolidated and organized documents from multiple locations into a SharePoint site for the organization• Modeled transformers and arresters to ensure accuracy of existing short circuit duty data• Prepared grounding reports containing specific grounding requirements for individual substations

Pomona, California

• Oversaw the emergency replacement of a circuit breaker after a fault• Edited electrical drawings and issued completed drawings to the internal drawing database• Reviewed completed electrical drawing packages for substation engineers to ensure revisions were made• Conducted substation job walks with engineers from different departments to discuss work to be performed• Prepared and issued job walk agendas and meeting minutes to engineers working on projects

Tucson, Arizona

• Extracted usage data for individual electric meters • Delivered meter data to engineers and managers to assist with future planning • Provided electric usage data to managers to aid in the preparation of the company’s rate case• Mapped energy production of solar power systems and calculated efficiency based on theoretical production

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical And Computer Engineering, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: IndigeFEWSS National Science Foundation Research Traineeship, Native FEWSS Alliance, NSF Research Experience.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Computer Engineering, 3.26 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Rho - National Engineering Sorority