Partnering with agriculture companies to orchestrate data initiatives for a verifiable ROI

Devised and led complex infrastructure, engineering, and data projects, leveraging technical expertise in data strategy, data operations, master data management, and project management, successfully establishing an enterprise-wide data and information foundation. Established strong, productive relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and strategic business partners, contributing significantly to the company's growth, while solving complex issues involving AWS administration, training, field data acquisition, finance, marketing, product management, and customer experience.✨Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide foundational data and information strategy, increasing the scalability of managed acres by 166%. ✨Reduced product delivery time by 99.7% by automating data pipelines, data wrangling, and analysis systems.✨Created a spatial data aggregation & standardization method, realizing better statistical accuracy and delivering an increase in ROI for grower customers.✨Designed and implemented cross-integrated R&D processes and systems that integrated with large-scale grower production agriculture, resulting in a 100% increase in corporate research contracts and delivering contracted research results approximately 4 weeks sooner than industry average.✨Contributed significantly to the company's 1100% growth by building a strong internal team of data science, engineering, and geospatial subject matter experts, while serving as direct supervisor for Data Operations, systems administration, and spatial SMEs.

✨Leveraging deep experience in spatial agricultural research, I have devised and led complex infrastructure, engineering, and data initiatives, foundational for utilizing the combination of scientific methodologies and machine learning design for agricultural research on an enterprise-wide scale, successfully establishing a robust data and information foundation.

Directed strategic projects and led initiatives as a change agent and thought leader, which resulted in operational improvements and increased efficiency. Drove change in digital transformation and implemented new processes, including GIS and spatial data integration strategies. Fostered cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation. Demonstrated a commitment to driving positive change within the organization by implementing DEI initiatives.✨Led GIS and spatial data strategy for seeds and traits research, resulting in improved data collection and harvesting, influenced pricing models, and achieved a 3500% adoption rate within 3 years.✨Transformed manual processes to automated data entry, analysis, and results delivery, launching the first web-enabled spatial data management system for field trials, reducing execution time by 50% and creating potential to save approximately 12,000 work hours per year.✨Led the design and implementation of new digital spatial processes for USDA regulatory compliance in field trials, reducing the cycle time to approval by 7 days per site.✨Implemented and fostered cross-functional collaboration channels to leverage spatial data expertise and improve collaboration across multiple departments, resulting in the development of company-wide accessible tools for data extraction and analysis, including a web-enabled tool for soil data retrieval by geography and site-selection capabilities for seed production contracts and market development demonstrations. The initiative was recognized for its collaboration and impact by Yield & Stress Traits.✨Co-founder of “GROW”, Growing Representation & Opportunities for Women, the first DEI initiative within the organization. ✨Received Beacon Award for inspirational leadership and driving change within the organization.

Directed and led the establishment of remote sensing data products. Improved data management and operational efficiency by leading cross-functional teams through journey mapping, integrated system process design, and root-cause analysis projects. Significantly reduced costs, enhanced customer satisfaction, and streamlined processes across the organization using expertise in project management, strategic planning, and technical knowledge in GIS and Remote Sensing. Implemented customer relationship management strategies aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction, managing expectations, and increasing retention rates.✨Led operations, process, and data teams through end-to-end program analysis, identifying 20 key breaking points, developed mechanisms for program improvement resulting in the reduction of product delivery time by 5 days, increasing customer acceptance, and reduced input costs.✨Reimagined the pricing model for remote sensing products, conducted a pricing study, and authored a new pricing model to generate accurate cost estimates and drive revenue.✨Designed and led a remote team overseeing a variety of daily functions, including data governance, acquisition planning, processing, tracking, quality control, support, and delivery of products.

Acted as subject matter expert consultant and led cross-functional collaborations in water conservation, remote sensing, GIS, and agriculture, utilizing project management, spatial data science, and strategic planning skills to optimize water resource management strategies in Mississippi.". Strategized and executed sustainable water conservation initiatives in the Mississippi Delta region, resulting in significant improvements in resource management. Spearheaded cross-agency data-sharing and knowledge-sharing initiatives through training, workshops, and best-practice publications to promote informed decision-making in water resource management. ✨Transformed grant distribution funding by utilizing an innovative spatial data science methodology based on decline rates of the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer. Implemented a new grants management approach utilizing watershed districts to strategically distribute Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) grants for water quantity conservation. Led sustainability implementations to achieve significant improvements in water quantity conservation efforts. ✨Recognized by partnering state and federal agencies, including Delta Council Development, Natural Resource Conservation Services, Mississippi Levee Boards, Delta Wildlife, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, and US Army Corps of Engineers, for outstanding contributions in fostering knowledge and data sharing, providing technical and project guidance, and collaborating on water conservation initiatives to enhance Mississippi's water resource management.✨Provided multi-disciplinary expertise to the Mississippi Delta Management Systems Evaluation Area (MDMSEA) project, leading efforts related to spatial data analytics, data processes, and planning. Fostered data-driven decision-making on the most effective BMPs for sustainability, setting a precedent for future projects.

Research Project Leader in Plant & Soil Sciences utilized knowledge in spatial data science, GIS & Remote Sensing, and agronomy for research investigations in precision agriculture. Coordinated interdisciplinary research efforts in engineering, soil science, data science, economics, and sustainability. Designed, managed, and executed research investigations from concept to final implementation, while effectively leading and managing teams of research assistants. Contributed to the scientific community by authoring technical and peer-reviewed articles, delivering educational workshops, and presenting at grower meetings.✨Established a GIS & Remote Sensing lab and data program within Plant & Soil Sciences, developing methodologies for advanced data gathering, data wrangling & storage, and implementing systems for advanced analysis including early-stage machine learning techniques.✨Authored technical specifications and operating procedures for individual pieces of equipment, including various field spectroradiometers, GPS/GIS devices, and field mapping equipment, to ensure proper functioning and the safety of operators.✨Utilized the principles of precision agriculture to conduct research experiments examining weed control, herbicide symptomology, soil analysis, and crop response to chemical and environmental conditions.✨Led and executed research studies for the evaluation of weed control systems in agronomic crops, establishing, maintaining, collecting data, and conducting analysis.✨Managed field research staff, overseeing the planning and execution of research efforts involving greenhouse, small plot, field scale, and laboratory to drive successful research projects.✨Leveraged industry expertise and innovative research abilities, authoring, co-authoring, preparing, and delivering 50+ presentations, abstracts, peer-reviewed journal articles, and workshops at departmental, professional, and grower meetings.