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Providence, Ri, Us

Providence, Ri, Us

• Oversees the group's software engineering projects and needs, serving on up to 5 projects simultaneously;• Develops and maintains two web tools to disseminate data products to lay audiences using Node.js and Vue.js;• Creates and manages data upload scripts, Firestore databases, and data visualization for web tools;• Ensures data products and web tools adhere to the CDC Clear Communication Index;• Works with the Rhode Island Department of Health on communication of public health findings;• Manages and administers the team’s GitHub Organization, training new members on use and best practices;• Maintains and expands clearly and concisely written internal and external documentation of all core software and programming resources.

• Wrote, refactored, and maintained legacy open-source software for modeling the spread of infectious disease through networks.• Achieved 98% test coverage for software.• Created and maintained processes for coding best-practices, including code review, testing, and documentation.• Trained staff, students, and investigators on software and programming skills.• Lead the Computation and Software Team of the People, Place, and Health Collective at Brown University's School of Public Health.

Madison, Wi, Us

Conducted research on particulate organic matter transport and the effect of dams on downstream transport. Spoke at presentations and completed a thesis based on this research and studies on dam policies. Currently writing a manuscript for publication.

Robbinsville, Nj, Us

Conducted wetlands delineation along a linear utility.

Conducted wetlands delineations and wrote permit applications for various clients, including long linear projects. Completed baseline ecological evaluations on contaminated sites. Worked with engineers and contractors on site plans to ensure environmental compliance.

Middletown, Ct, Us

Restored damaged or aged books, including repairs such as paper mends, spine replacements, infills, and case-making.

Middletown, Ct, Us

Researched earthquake dynamics (fault microroughness and friction on fault surfaces) using CT scans of cores from the Gole Larghe fault system in Avizo and Matlab to analyze roughness.Presented research in a poster presentation at AGU's Fall Meeting.

Served as a liaison between constituents and state agencies, answering constituent questions.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environment And Resources

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Earth And Environmental Science; International Government