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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Identified methods for tracking & mitigating GHG emissions from the extractives industry supply chain (supporting development of an Inter-American Development Bank GHG accounting tool). Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics, design and development (Python, QGIS, JS, HTML, & CSS) leading construction of an interactive web map for mining industry.

Developed Socio-Environmental Impact Scoping framework, solar energy modelling and spatial analyses (QGIS) for implementation of Ugandan solar-biomass mini-grid.Conducted market research investigating electric vehicle and battery technologies, preparing technical summary documents and purchase recommendations for specific off-grid applications.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Established laboratory proficiency performing sample preparation, titration, electron microscopy and concentration/reaction rate testing for removal of climate-driven aquatic toxins present in drinking water supply.

Ottawa, Canada

Developed hydrologic/hydraulic model inputs for flood study (Cacheu River, Guinea Bissau).Displayed initiative leading research into the impacts of hurricane force storm waves over Cayman Islands coral reef shelf (modelling wave breaking in IH2VOF/MATLAB) and contributing to Environmental Impact Scoping. Contributed to coastal model grid (MIKE 21/Blue.

Ottawa

Contributed effectively to a multidisciplinary team working to fulfill ECCC mandate through innovative new practices. Gained strong understanding of Canada’s federal environmental operations from a scientific, regulatory, biological and policy-based perspective. Applied problem solving skills, critical thinking and creativity to develop strategic approach.

Murphy's Point Provincial Park

Maintained park’s ecological integrity through monitoring and recording invasive and threatened species, reptile/amphibian road mortality surveys, dragonfly/damselfly surveys, Grey Ratsnake monitoring, a Bioblitz, and numerous citizen-science projects. Created, designed and led ecology focused hike educating participants on medicinal properties of flora.