• Manage the data creation and organization of regional and local GIS, geology, and geophysical datasets• Perform research and geologic modeling • Develop robust database storage, management tools and provide QAQC analysis• Generate results and actionable materials for stakeholder evaluation and requirements

Space and Terrestrial Mining Startup • Provide insightful and robust solutions for terrestrial and space mining optimization and new technologies • Perform research on mining technology, tool development and summarize for VC/ stakeholder evaluation • Perform outreach to potential customers, industry experts, and vendors that can assist in product development • Develop IP, business models, roadmaps, Pro Formas, and other business development materials

• Responsible for Urban Living Research Center management and research development• Socialize, implement, and manage research, testing, and evaluation of emerging energy technology solutions• Identify and test use cases for new technologies and foster innovation• Direct research projects, lead cross-functional teams, and evaluate business impacts of proposed technology solutions• Monitor secondary research as it pertains to utility related research and development• Foster relationships with external partners such as national labs and coordinate research efforts with industry groups• Support/manage grant opportunities and work with external partners on testing and evaluation programs• Identify opportunities to better serve CenterPoint’s customers with emerging energy technologies• Shape product solutions to reflect the needs and requirements of CenterPoint’s customers and industry partners • Comprehend regulatory requirements and implications, report to internal stakeholders as needed

Independent Consultant for The Gates Corporation, Powerton, and other firms. During this time, I provided professional services related to the following industries:• Industrial Manufacturing - identified and developed technology for complex problems related to failure mode analysis, updating existing production lines, and new product development • Mining - resource delineation, field mapping and exploration, identified innovative markets and uses for extracted materials, patent development • Geospatial - performed GIS mapping and research, database modeling, Python scripting, and UAV investigations

• Investigated technology and innovative solutions to a broad variety of existing and new products • Managed and collaborated with internal and external innovation teams and consultants• Researched advanced sensors such as spectral sensors, MRIs, and fiber optics, for new and existing products• Designed and managed acoustic emission testing for new applications and existing products • Developed matrices for new technologies and provided advice on R&D options for management• Managed, monitored, and implemented leading edge developments for the use of fiber optic technologies • Produced multiple Statements of Inventions • Monitored costs and effectiveness of research and development activities

• Produced 2 Provisional Applications for Patents • Developed and delivered far looking innovation and R&D projects• Researched robotics and automation for mining and processing • Project creation and management• Researched and applied remote sensing techniques, including satellite applications• Explored advanced measurement technologies, ex. LIBS, hyperspectral imaging• Explored lasers, plasmas, optical, and similar technologies for potential mining applications• Involved in the patent creation process and IP management• Project and idea scouting, creation, and project and client management• Proof of Concept Testing and Deployment• Integrated advanced technologies into the mining process • Involved in contract negotiation• Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on innovation projects and research• Responsible for working with clients for buy-in and project support • Awarded a Newmont SPOT award for excellence

• Worked with clients to determine their needs and best methods to achieve product or objectives• Sanitary, Storm Water, Sidewalk infrastructure digitization and creation of network topology and interconnectivity• Organization and management of projects, determination of best methods and practices, controlling database schema and data recorded, and selection of software and hardware• Built and operated/maintained GIS computer lab, creation of custom OS image configuration• Created, deployed and updated the OS images, controlled computer access, managed problems and deployed new programs and tests to handle mobile deployment and maintained data security and integrity• SDE, versioning, model builder, and scripting within GIS to problem solve and improve performance• Advanced GIS processing and problem solving including route analyses, spatial variability, terrain modeling and analyses, database querying and security, serving GIS data via servers using SQL and oracle databases• Transportation modeling, watershed modeling, 3D building development, 3D visualization of infrastructures, network modeling, and processing tool development

• Prepared reports describing regional aquifers, geologic structures and stratigraphy • Geological field mapping including outcrop and near surface investigations• Created three dimensional regional models of the northern Mississippi embayment • Developed high resolution water well field models for water flow analyses and aquifer delineation• Digitized and scanned geophysical well log data and created a regional digital interactive well log database accessible via interactive ArcMap web services• Managed and led field projects for well field mapping, database creation, water and chemical sampling, seismic acquisition, neutron logging, soil sampling, well drilling and development, field mapping, digital mapping and analyses• Interpreted geophysical logs, located new drilling locations, and determined best log suite for projects• Utilized gravity, magnetic, shallow resistivity, and conductivity surveys• Tested and evaluated modeling software and computer hardware• Determined best methods for modeling and GIS based solutions to practical/municipal problems• Managed SQL server, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS web servers• Worked with municipalities and exploration companies to determine best locations for both water and O&G exploration wells• Created and managed EPA mandated Well Head Protection Plan and well field flow models• Collaborated with the USGS, TDEC, ARGS, and the EPA