•Conduct ongoing research addressing complex technology policy issues, contributing to the nation's economic resilience, security, and societal well-being.•Develop innovative research approaches leveraging expertise in engineering, operations research, and related fields to solve intricate technological policy challenges.•Apply a wide array of analytically rigorous tools, both quantitative and qualitative, to execute comprehensive risk assessments for emerging technology problems.•Interpret and analyze research outcomes, providing vital insights that inform decision-making processes surrounding technology policy matters.•Communicate findings effectively through well-crafted written reports and compelling oral presentations, influencing policymakers across various governmental levels.•Apply risk methodologies such as cost-risk-benefit analysis and resilience analysis to shape and inform policy frameworks related to technologies like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and quantum technologies.•Demonstrate strong research experience through academic publications and presentations, showcasing adeptness in addressing real-world technology challenges.• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for various technology domains, contributing insights to inform policy decisions.•Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to strategize and implement risk mitigation measures aligned with technological advancements.

CENG 160/260 GIS in Water ResourcesCENG 151/251 Special Topics in Transportation Engineering•Manage classroom of undergraduate and graduate students to provide instruction based on approved curriculum objectives; key courses include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Water Resources and Special Topics in Transportation Engineering.•Utilize ArcGIS and QGIS to execute spatial monitoring of various public, private, and government data sets; these include but are not limited to U.S. Census, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and utility data.•Develop and grade challenging assignments while monitoring students’ progress to ensure thorough understanding of core competencies and key topics.•Utilize Canvas educational technology to maintain student records, host online lectures and virtual office hours, post content, and communicate with students.•Serve as a mentor and professional development resource to students which includes but is not limited to providing one-on-one instruction to students experiencing academic struggles, driving critical thinking and improving technical writing skills, and reviewing and revising students’ resumes in preparation for the job market.•Partner with Department Head to develop and amend curriculum, administer student disciplinary action, etc.

•Direct the daily operations of a construction company specializing in constructing highways, roads, and bridges which generated $750,000 in annual revenue within the first year.•Lead the candidate selection process which included hiring, training, and mentoring a wide variety of professionals including laborers, equipment operators, concrete specialists, and project managers.•Analyze and develope financial statements such as profit and loss (P&L) and income statements to identify key findings, trends, and ensure financial sustainability.•Serve as the face of the business to interact with clients to market the organization’s technical and project competencies.•Execute performance management via leading one-on-one and team meetings, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and completing performance evaluations and appraisals.•Drive projects ranging from $70K to $1.5M with emphasis on meeting deadlines, managing budgets and timelines, and managing relationships with third-party vendors.•Received $3.5M+ in bonding collateral used for highway, street, and bridge construction projects throughout South Louisiana.

Deep Learning: Deploying AI to Maintain Smart Cities

•Served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME) to key clients in the technology and utilities industries in areas including but not limited to failure analyses (i.e., substation, distribution, transmission, etc.) and full lifecycle project management to support construction of underground and overhead electrical systems. •Collaborated with key external stakeholders including clients, vendors, senior management, legal, subcontractors and various SMEs to develop reports and ensure adherence to regulatory, timeline, and budget constraints. •Served as Project Lead to supervise project teams comprised of up to five analysts and engineers.•Partnered with key internal stakeholders including data scientists, thermal scientists, and structural engineers to manage comprehensive site inspections, interviews, laboratory/field testing, and simulation as part of root cause analysis.•Utilized PowerBI to generate data visualization dashboards for decision-making purposes, ArcGIS to identify data trends, and Python to develop predictive performance models.•Used Primavera P6 project management software to manage scheduling, timelines, cost, and customer satisfaction.•Generated ~$561K in revenue for 2022 and secured position in top 3% against other associates, engineers, and scientists.•Partnered with a team to develop fragility models of structural assets (i.e., distribution poles, transmission towers, etc.) to model the impact of climate changes related to global warming and natural hazards over 20-50 years; these models were key in driving stakeholder investment and allocation decisions/strategies as well as meeting regulatory requirements as mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).•Developed 100+ business cases, a comprehensive document comprised of key financial data/metrics and risk factors, for a major northern California utility while driving project completion ($500K - $100M) ~2% under budget.

Neural Networks in Disaster Resilience

Summer Academy Mathematics and Science (SAMS)

-Worked in the community resilience department at NIST on modeling the dependencies of electrical and telecommunication systems to assist in hazard mitigation.-Developed a framework in MATLAB for mapping the recovery time of these systems which is crucial for communities who are interested in improving their resilience.-Computed Monte Carlo simulations to determine the repair cost of various networks after a tornado incident.

-Performed regular field assessments and project management engineering tasks for the Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 Project (2.6 billion). -Verified subcontractor quantity take offs using BlueBeam Revue to track overhead signage work and duct bank work.

-Provide professional assistance to advising staff for CMARC and Office of Admissions by maintaining student databases and aiding in administrative tasks. -Manage office space, schedule and confirm appointments, and operate office equipment while utilizing interpersonal skills to maintain superior customer service. -Implement efficient procedures to streamline office work.

-Evaluated technical issues, solved customer concerns, and troubleshot computer problems in an efficient and courteous manner. -Performed on-site repair and preventive maintenance for Carnegie Mellon Computing Services.

-Supervised and mentored 70+ students in a summer residential STEM program. -Assisted with planning and directing of extracurricular & educational activities. -Managed administrative duties including maintenance requests and incident reports.

-Researched and presented on the challenges of Arctic mooring to executives and managerial-level engineers, and attended an Arctic mooring Joint Industry Project. -Developed code in Visual Basics for Applications to simultaneously calculate the capacity of 120 offshore suction anchor piles. -Collaborated with geotechnical engineers to develop a modern anchor design for offshore calcareous soils.

-Operated industry specific equipment while assisting riggers in anchor installation and movement of oil rig system. -Performed daily safety assessments to provide goals aimed at accident prevention and routine wire and rope inspections to ensure on site structural integrity.