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Acquiring and processing various products of precipitation data Developing and maintaining code for flood model analysis Postprocessing model data outputs Developing and implementing uncertainty quantification analyses

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Quantifying uncertainties in the transport of pollutants in Rivers

Delft Area, Netherlands

MSc. Thesis extension to further study sampling strategies for hydrograph separation studies and publication of thesis resultsAssisted in understanding the generation and transport of runoff processes from an Andean region

Delft Area, Netherlands

MSc. in Water Science and Engineering with specialization in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering.Master's Thesis in Identification and Quantification of Runoff Components in the Kaap Catchment, South Africa. Quantification of the water resources in semiarid and trans-boundary basins plays a key role for water management and allocation to the different users. The Kaap River is a tributary of the Crocodile River which itself is part of the Inkomati River Basin. The trans-boundary basin shares water between South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique. Water tensions between these countries have triggered water sharing agreements emphasizing the need for water accountability. This thesis project aims to aid in the quantification process. By field visits, chemical water analysis and data interpretation and processing, different water components will be identified and quantified in the Kaap. This study will serve as a template for the neighboring catchments assisting in the overall hydrological description of the Inkomati River Basin.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

• Monitored plant operation for proper compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.• Prepared and submitted Title V environmental reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste management plans.• Implemented new plant wide environmental monitoring system to control air emissions, chemical usage, and wastewater operation using IGNITION, SCADA and BIZZWARE systems.• Conducted internal audits and audit preparation for ISO 14001 Standard.• Maintained MSDS program, light bulb and cardboard recycling programs. • Supported hazardous waste disposal operations, wastewater treatment, and water usage reduction projects and responded to spill emergency situations.

Compiled list of National C&D landfills, researched carbon credits/trading and greenhouse gas emission models.

Monitored and modeled transport of solutes in Stroubles Creek (Blacksburg). Analyzed water samples to test for water quality constituents including pH, temperature and bacteria.

Studied hydrological and biogeochemical characteristics in Stroubles Creek before its restoration to be completed in fall 2009.Performed a tracer experiment in which data was collected, analyzed and interpreted using statistical analysis and specialized software.Gained field and laboratory experience

Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa related to watershed management and water quality

Tutored math, Spanish, basic chemistry and physics

Implemented recycling ordinance in condominiums by educating local land owners about the program. Gathered and organized surveys from recycling drop centers for data processing.Assisted organization of recycling expo including vendor recruitment, event set up and take down.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Civil Engineering

Uncertainties associated with the transport of pollutants in rivers

Master'S Degree, Hydrology And Water Resources Engineering

Activities and Societies: Water Youth NetworkStudied surface and groundwater hydrology, hydraulics, geology, geomorphology, remote.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biological Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Engineers Without BordersStudied.

Credits Transferred To Virginia Tech, General Engineering

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Environmental Campus Council

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