-Discovered novel epigenetic pathways dysregulated in Group II pulmonary hypertension (PH-HFpEF).-Investigated downstream targets of an epigenetic regulator via ChIP-seq to identify novel mechanisms driving medial hypertrophy in PH-HFpEF.

-Applied big data analytics knowledge to refine the CTE InSight™ program for improving technical service for enzyme applications-Analyzed ethanol plant key process indicators with JMP statistical software and helped implement process changes to improve enzyme performance for various customers-Presented weekly reports to customers with recommendations to optimize yeast growth and enzyme dose trajectories to improve ethanol per solids, corn oil recovery, and DDGS yields-Enhanced data… Show more -Applied big data analytics knowledge to refine the CTE InSight™ program for improving technical service for enzyme applications-Analyzed ethanol plant key process indicators with JMP statistical software and helped implement process changes to improve enzyme performance for various customers-Presented weekly reports to customers with recommendations to optimize yeast growth and enzyme dose trajectories to improve ethanol per solids, corn oil recovery, and DDGS yields-Enhanced data acquisition files and techniques for other technical representatives to simplify their processes and eliminate 1-2 hours spent on manual data entry on a weekly basis Show less

- Directed contractor activities and quality control standards for a Parex adsorbent chamber loading- Advised customers on startup procedures and optimized unit operation for a commercial Parex simulated moving bed process- Monitored and troubleshot the startup of 12 aromatics units simultaneously, involving selective adsorption, catalytic conversion, and extractive distillation processes for the largest capacity refinery in China

-Designed vessels, reactors, exchangers, relief valves, and equipment for multiple customer projects-Managed project work for a entire customer unit Schedule A, involving the generation of 30+ equipment specs and collaboration with 15 different mechanical specialists in 11 weeks-Troubleshot production issues with 18 aromatics and hydroprocessing pilot plants while working on a swing shift schedule as an operator for 5 months-Organized Take Your Child to Work Day, which involved… Show more -Designed vessels, reactors, exchangers, relief valves, and equipment for multiple customer projects-Managed project work for a entire customer unit Schedule A, involving the generation of 30+ equipment specs and collaboration with 15 different mechanical specialists in 11 weeks-Troubleshot production issues with 18 aromatics and hydroprocessing pilot plants while working on a swing shift schedule as an operator for 5 months-Organized Take Your Child to Work Day, which involved coordinating with 60 volunteers and conducting science experiments and lab tours for 100 kids and their parents at UOP Show less

Thesis: Optimization of the Production of Long-Chain Dicarboxylic Acids from Distillers Corn Oil Using Candida viswanathii- Developed a method for inducing the biotransformation of C. viswanathii and quantifying product and DCO impurity concentrations via derivatization and GC-MS- Demonstrated that glycerol was a more suitable and economically viable carbon substrate for growth of C. viswanathii biomass comparatively to others derived from corn stover- Awarded 2019 RHIT… Show more Thesis: Optimization of the Production of Long-Chain Dicarboxylic Acids from Distillers Corn Oil Using Candida viswanathii- Developed a method for inducing the biotransformation of C. viswanathii and quantifying product and DCO impurity concentrations via derivatization and GC-MS- Demonstrated that glycerol was a more suitable and economically viable carbon substrate for growth of C. viswanathii biomass comparatively to others derived from corn stover- Awarded 2019 RHIT Outstanding Thesis Award as well as 3rd place poster prize at the 2018 Corn Utilization and Technology Conference on behalf of the NCGA Show less

-Identified and investigated areas of solvent losses in API manufacturing while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, quality, and safety professionals -Quantified loss statistics with a process historian, Aspen, and a cGMP sampling protocol -Proposed an extension for a capital project to engineering and management to recover solvent and save up to $190,000 per yearLeadership and Other Activities-Volunteered to help out the Health and Safety Days committee by… Show more -Identified and investigated areas of solvent losses in API manufacturing while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, quality, and safety professionals -Quantified loss statistics with a process historian, Aspen, and a cGMP sampling protocol -Proposed an extension for a capital project to engineering and management to recover solvent and save up to $190,000 per yearLeadership and Other Activities-Volunteered to help out the Health and Safety Days committee by contacting vendors to come to an onsite event for Evonik employees-Developed new techniques for student recruitment in the North America region and created a safety video for the Human Resources department-Packed backpacks for a fundraiser with other employees to help local children in need Show less

Projects-Optimized Platformer Unit by determining piping constraints for an increased charge rate -Conducted MACT 5D heater tune ups on 13 process heaters in the refinery-Filed NSR Consent Decree report and presented it to the Plant Manager -Streamlined multiple reporting processes by creating VBA macros to organize data-Developed a more efficient method for ambient air sampling for environmental compliance-Conducted a Greenhouse Gas Temperature & Pressure Survey… Show more Projects-Optimized Platformer Unit by determining piping constraints for an increased charge rate -Conducted MACT 5D heater tune ups on 13 process heaters in the refinery-Filed NSR Consent Decree report and presented it to the Plant Manager -Streamlined multiple reporting processes by creating VBA macros to organize data-Developed a more efficient method for ambient air sampling for environmental compliance-Conducted a Greenhouse Gas Temperature & Pressure Survey for the entire refineryLeadership-Filled in as the environmental representative for Area 4 Team when the other professionals were out and helped conduct a safety audit of their area.-Helped out with many community service projects, including assisting the CARES team with their Fun Dog Show. Show less

I independently contacted companies and businesses in Terre Haute to interest them in advertising in our paper. I also formated their advertisements and managed all of the finances.

I supervised a group of 29 incoming freshman while they took a rigorous five week program which involved learning Calculus 3 and Physics 1 & 2. I was in charge of tutoring them when they needed help, taking them out to get supplies and doing other Resident Assistant duties, and grading their daily assignments.