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Vertis provides a software platform for data-driven workforce planning. With Vertis, you can instantly visualize and explore your workforce and office footprint, generate custom commute reports, and leverage external data benchmarks.Currently heading up data science and customer solutions.

Boulder, Colorado

Guidehouse acquired Navigant in October 2019.Data scientist in the Energy Analytics and Modeling group specialized in designing and leading econometric impact evaluations of utility demand response and EV/EVSE managed charging programs. Developed deep expertise in wrangling and modeling utility AMI and device telemetry data using Snowflake, SQL, and R.-Led cross-functional teams of consultants and analysts through 3-4 month projects, reviewing team analysis, code, and other work products to ensure high quality and on-time deliverables. Set project scopes, methodologies, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with internal and utility client management teams. -Created dashboards, visualizations, and analytics of EV/EVSE managed charging and thermostat demand response programs to aid client understanding of customer behavior and improve future program design. -Built linear models to measure and forecast grid impacts of utility demand response and energy efficiency programs leveraging RCTs, REDs, matched comparison groups, and within-subject baselines. -Designed an algorithmic baseline for managed charging events to estimate counterfactual charging behavior.-Instructor for firm’s Beginner R training and developer of a virtual course as an alternative to in-person training in 2020.

Boulder, Colorado

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Orléans Area, France

-Structured and delivered English language education to 225 students

Portland, Oregon Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Intern for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO).-Researched Connected Vehicle technology costs and benefits for business case-Interviewed state DOT personnel and transit experts to evaluate national impact of Connected Vehicles -Compiled and analyzed stakeholder input for a comprehensive report -Worked with economic analysis team to assess public sector deployment of Connected Vehicles

Portland, Oregon Area

-Led county-wide ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) sidewalk compliance evaluation -Designed traffic control, signing, and calming plans using AutoCAD-Responded to and addressed traffic safety complaints

Ba, Economics

Ma, Applied Economics