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New York, NY, US

• Created and optimized cloud-based parallel compute workflows to translate research outputs from six different climate hazards across 30+ climate models into econometric and asset specific impacts across five asset.
• Delivered analysis of physical risk for place-based assets for large international banking client performing analysis of MBS book of 500k+ properties in under 8 weeks
• Audited existing pipelines to save compute, run via command line, provide test coverage, assess different modeling approaches, and increase amount of climate related investment metrics from 200 to 400
• Performed sensitivity and attribution model construction to tie changes in company fundamentals as well as portfolio level risks to shifts in climate and exposure variables
• Constructed suite of visualizations for portfolio level analysis in the context of climate risk to provide risk and portfolio managers snapshots of areas over or underweight in exposure to climate change

New York, New York, US

• As part of acquisition by BlackRock, constructed 15+ data pipelines to combine geospatial, economic, and climate system data to convert 200+ TB of data into meaningful asset specific impacts for use in an investment.

London, London, GB

• Performed probabilistic risk modeling and data analysis to quantify impacts of man-made and natural hazards including portfolio level seismic and wind engineering as well as disease transmission
• Managed and developed internal automation tools using Python, MATLAB, Julia, Tcl, and VBA to streamline workflows and validate results for projects involving seismic and wind hazard prediction and mitigation.
• Analyzed and engineered design solutions using finite element analysis for high-profile and multi-million- dollar seismic building projects including LAX International Airport and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• Performed multi-disciplinary collaboration and coordination within Arup across software development, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and tunneling disciplines as well as externally with clients involved in.
• Created and consulted on security measures to mitigate blast, ballistic, and vehicular threats for corporate campuses in the Bay Area

Seattle, Washington, US

• Collaborated with various structural teams at engineering design firm MKA by performing loading analysis, design, and detailing of building systems in both steel and concrete on high rise and mixed-use projects:
• Responsible for carrying out the design and detailing of construction level documents of two mild concrete slabs for an underground parking structure in San Francisco
• Performed preliminary gravity analysis for large seismic brace designs spanning eight levels on a mid-rise unit for a mixed-use building site in Seattle
• Designed and detailed lateral systems of multilevel steel framing including mechanical floors, roof components, and a multistory podium containing a brace frame for wind, DBE, and MCE load cases
• Performed lateral design of steel collector beams using the DBE and MCE analysis
• Conducted preliminary quantity takeoffs for a concrete mat foundation for the building site of the Seattle-based project and for an existing high rise project to potentially be renovated in Oakland

Chicago, IL, US

• Worked with the structural and geotechnical engineering group at HBK Engineering, a firm specializing in utility engineering. Aided in manhole and shallow foundation design and preparation of technical drawings for.
• Conducted load analysis for both new construction and retrofit designs, attaching projects built using old structural standards with the elements defined by new standards through specific connection details
• Drew plans for connection details, pipe supports, and minor tunnel structural repairsSupported field observations to evaluate structural integrity of buildings and light poles

Stanford, CA, US

• Wrote opinion pieces bi-weekly for the Stanford Daily newspaper:
• Researched topics, conducted interviews, and collaborated with the editorial team to identify storylines and meet publication deadlines

San Francisco, California, US

• Assisted startup team to develop web and mobile applications to make solar installation easier and more efficient. Responsible for developing a database of solar parts and manufacturers:
• Researched specific market needs for solar modeling products and potential improvements through phone interviews and critical analysis of relevant print and online material and compiled lists of parts, manufacturers.
• Self-taught Python computer language and developed a program to sort financial incentives available to solar customers across the country by zip code

Master’S Degree, Structural Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering - Structures

Education record