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Ames, Iowa, United States

• Bridged communication between agronomists and developers at Pivot Bio, improving efficiencies and streamlining customer programs and software development.• Developed user interfaces for data interactions with growers and sales reps.• Managing data storage and organization within Databricks.• Processed and analyzed spatial agronomic data for commercial operations, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

Ames, Iowa, United States

I processed spatial agronomic data for Pivot Bio and helped develop a Nitrogen Planning Tool. I implemented a soil fertility trial in a greenhouse, optimizing crop yield and sustainability practices. I collaborated with agronomists to improve data accuracy and efficiency, contributing to the company's success in agricultural innovation.

Iowa, United States

Soil Health Partnership a program facilitated by the National Corn Growers Association. Responsible for development, automation, and analysis of spatial and other grower data for purposes of research related to soil health. Automation and standardization of cleaning and reporting of yield data and site-specific linking to SSURGO and other data. Map development for internal use and external presentations. Assist with the development and maintenance of database and geodatabases.

Iowa And Nebraska

Soil Health Partnership - Work with growers to facilitate on-farm research using cover crops, tillage, and nutrient management practices to better understand their impact on soil health and deliver solutions for growers to implement sustainable soil health practices with a strong focus on economics. Organize and lead field days with growers and partners. Present at local, regional, and national meetings and conferences. Data analysis of yield, soil, and other agricultural data from… Show more Soil Health Partnership - Work with growers to facilitate on-farm research using cover crops, tillage, and nutrient management practices to better understand their impact on soil health and deliver solutions for growers to implement sustainable soil health practices with a strong focus on economics. Organize and lead field days with growers and partners. Present at local, regional, and national meetings and conferences. Data analysis of yield, soil, and other agricultural data from 150+ locations in 14 states. Program macros and precision agriculture software for both spatial and non-spatial data. Use precision agriculture software for creating application maps. Work with soil testing labs to provide our growers with useful data.Software: AgLeader SMS Advanced, EFC Systems & Profit Zone Manager, ESRI ArcGIS Online & ArcMap Show less

Lone Tree, Iowa

AgVantage FS Member Company - Advise Growers on Crop Growth, Development, Disease, Insects, and Disorders, 4R Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, and Sustainable Agriculture. Sales of Seed, Fertilizer, Chemicals, Services, and Solutions.Manage and Train Crop ScoutInternal resource for other Crop Specialists and Precision Farming Specialists in 4R Nutrient Management, On-Farm-Discovery, Sustainable Agriculture, Variable Rate Nitrogen/Seed/Manure Applications and… Show more AgVantage FS Member Company - Advise Growers on Crop Growth, Development, Disease, Insects, and Disorders, 4R Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, and Sustainable Agriculture. Sales of Seed, Fertilizer, Chemicals, Services, and Solutions.Manage and Train Crop ScoutInternal resource for other Crop Specialists and Precision Farming Specialists in 4R Nutrient Management, On-Farm-Discovery, Sustainable Agriculture, Variable Rate Nitrogen/Seed/Manure Applications and Algorithms.Conducted several On-Farm Discovery research plots looking at Variable Rate Seeding, Variable Rate Nitrogen, Sulfur Products, Phosphate Products, N-Watch, and Top Dressing Potassium, Sulfur, and Nitrogen Show less

Eastern Iowa

AgVantage FS Member Company - Serve as a resource by Advising and Educating other Crop Specialists/Precision Farming Specialist and farmer customers in the 4Rs and Nutrient Management. Maintain academic and professional relationship and maintain expert status in Nutrient Management through research and continuing education.

East Cental Iowa

AgVantage FS Member Company - Be a resource for Growers and Crop Specialists in Precision Agriculture Technology, Software, Application and Nutrient Management. I developed Variable Rate Application Algorithms including Variable Rate Nitrogen, Variable Rate Seeding, and Variable Rate Manure. Designed randomized, replicated On-Farm-Discovery plots.Trained and Managed Summer Crop Scouts. Trained Crop Specialists in Precision Ag Software and Nutrient Management.

Ia, Mn, Wi, Mi And In

Support Precision Ag in a Multi-State Region aligned to 7 Sales Agronomists with an additional responsibility for 12 months covering a region with 3 Sales Agronomists. Responsible for developing and writing full suite of Variable Rate Equations which have been utilized in 6 states and by other teams. Create Crop Plans for Fertility, Planting, and Manure applications for Precision Ag customers Manage Grower Yield, Planting, and Soil Data for use in Data Management, VR-… Show more Support Precision Ag in a Multi-State Region aligned to 7 Sales Agronomists with an additional responsibility for 12 months covering a region with 3 Sales Agronomists. Responsible for developing and writing full suite of Variable Rate Equations which have been utilized in 6 states and by other teams. Create Crop Plans for Fertility, Planting, and Manure applications for Precision Ag customers Manage Grower Yield, Planting, and Soil Data for use in Data Management, VR- Fertilizer Develop and assist others in the development of new PA programs and successfully implement Provide Training and Support to Sales staff on all areas of Agronomy; Soil, Fertility, Ag-Data Mgmt. Show less

Evansville, Indiana Area

Inoculate corn with common pathogens, rate, and harvest for pathology/breeding research. Conducted field and lab activities related to corn and soybean breeding (pollinating, harvesting, shelling, treating, packaging seed, laying out fields for planting, shipping, planting, note taking, equipment maintenance, etc). Soybean breeding harvest activities. Training: Company Vehicle, Forklift, Disease Rating, etc.

Owensboro, Kentucky Area

Assist Crop Consultants for Crop Production Service's Opti-Crop Division with data, equipment, and agronomy tasks. Take grid and zone soil samples with an automated probe, and field data gathering (solely responsible for all maintenance and repair of the vehicle, trailer, and equipment). Field mapping and data management with EASi Suite software. Operate commercial truck and trailer on a daily basis.

Brookings, Sd

Employed Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) as a primary tool in field research, Provided leadership to student researchers in office , lab , and field, Primary harvester operator for research group and wheat harvest lead, operated and maintained field and lab research equipment, Organize and administer Global Positioning Systems (GPS) training programs, Initiate and maintain relationships with Producers participating in research, Presenter at the International Conference on… Show more Employed Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) as a primary tool in field research, Provided leadership to student researchers in office , lab , and field, Primary harvester operator for research group and wheat harvest lead, operated and maintained field and lab research equipment, Organize and administer Global Positioning Systems (GPS) training programs, Initiate and maintain relationships with Producers participating in research, Presenter at the International Conference on Precision Agriculture, Instructed an Introductory Soils lab. Developed organization, record keeping, and sample inventory procedures for research group, Obtained Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. Show less

Brookings, Sd

Provided leadership to seasonal employees, Created field and regional maps for presentations and records, Developed and maintained Safety Information Center for research location, Collected field data for use in corn breeding research, operated and maintained and operated field and lab research equipment. Involved in all location research activities throughout the year, including planting, nursery and isolated crossing block activities, harvest, shipping, etc.

Master Of Science (Ms), Plant Sciences - Precision Ag/Soil Science, 3.8

Activities and Societies: American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing member, Ducks Unlimited (Collegiate) – Zone Chairman.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Geography And Geographic Information Sciences, 3.3

Activities and Societies: United States Air Force ROTC, Civil Air Patrol, American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing member.