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Cambridge, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Supporting research efforts at the Harvard-Chan NIEHS Center for Environmental Health through geospatial data wrangling.Linking environmental exposure metrics to longitudinal cohort studies,Geocoding cohort addresses using ArcPY/Python/ArcProDevelopment of Geospatial parallel processing workflows for raster extractions, lidar processing and other applications.ESRI Enterprise GIS deployment and managementPostgreSQL database/Enterprise geodatabase management

Helena, Montana, United States

Supporting Geo-Enabled Elections work

Helena, Mt

LiDAR Geodatabase managementLiDAR data processingPython/ArcPyGeodatabase managementLandcover ClassificationGoogle Earth Engine

Gainesville, Florida

• Analyzed remote sensing data to estimate Florida agricultural herbicide applications for select crops and pesticides under best practices scenarios.• Developed and published spatial distribution maps estimating occurrence of Ixodid ticks and tick-borne pathogens in Florida with an emphasis on pest species to humans.• Combined Esri GIS, Remote Sensing, and field collection data into model with implications for tick-borne diseases.• Performed field research procedures: on-site sampling using transects, ground truthing and GPS positioning maintaining, data integrity and consistency.• Taught “R” programming language: focus on geographic applications in resource poor environments (Ukraine).• Developed project deliverables-maps, PowerPoints, graphs, and tabular data for numerous stakeholders• Trained/supervised research assistants/graduate students in field collection methods/data collection.GIS TRAINER:Led the development of instructional materials and training of Ukrainian national scientists, as part of Metabiota UP-8 project, in best practices for modeling spatially explicit risk analysis. Instruction included identification, creation, and evaluation of datasets for environmental, climatic, and socioeconomic variables for statistical and spatial modeling and analysis. • Topics covered: point pattern analysis, predictive distribution models.• Software used: QGIS, GEODA, SaTScan, R.

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Implemented machine learning algorithms using R programming language.• Developed predictive model of the distribution of Ixodid ticks in Florida with an emphasis on pest species to human spatial overlaps. • Applied GIS, remote sensing, and field collected data in combination to produce predictive spatial models• Developed software tools for data formatting and processing input.• Produced presentation materials- maps, graphs, tables for varied audiences.• Documented software and procedures for future research.Research under the direction of Dr. Greg Glass

Los Lunas, Nm

Biology laboratory instructor for BIOL 110- Biology for non-majors lab.Developed syllabus and exercises for laboratory class of 20 students covering biological principles important for the non-scientist in today’s world. The course covered ecological, evolutionary and molecular issues and techniques in plant and animal structure, diversity, and genetics.

Evolutionary Biology Lab

Investigation of effects of thermal and reactive oxygen species stress on Bdelloid rotifer fitness as a proxy for investigating the evolution of aging. Maintained bacterial cultures and bdelloid rotifer stocks.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Performed systems analysis to develop operational and response plans, assess and analyze risk and vulnerabilities to mitigate biological threats globally. Created tools meant to engage scientific communities worldwide to promote responsible use and handling of biological materials, technologies, and expertise, as well as advance beneficial life science pursuits.Investigate infectious-disease surveillance strategies worldwide, determined system applicability in developing country settings, and identified potential methodological and technological solutions to current system deficiencies.

Los Lunas, Nm

Organized and taught proper swimming technique to 120 children. Additionally, supervised three other members of the coaching staff. Improved number of Championship qualifiers from previous years.

Socorro, New Mexico

Assisted in teaching several calculus laboratory courses and serving as a substitute instructor for calculus courses. Raised average student grade by 13.7% compared to other calculus classes. Also provided individualized tutoring services for a range of mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry courses.

Socorro, Nm

Led an interdisciplinary research course for 40 college freshmen.

Los Lunas, Nm

Sales associate at an organic tree farm and nursery, specializing in native vegetation for xeric and low water landscapes in the desert southwest. Assisted customers in choosing the right plants and trees for their landscape based on a comprehensive knowledge of native vegetation and growth habits of trees and shrubs. Performed in-person, telephone, and online sales, handled money, and performed stocking and maintenance duties.

Master’S Degree, Geography, 3.86/4.0

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student CouncilThesis: "Environmental and Climatic Predictors of Presence of Adult Amblyomma americanum.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General; Chemistry, General; Mathematics, General, 3.28

Activities and Societies: TriBeta Track & Field team Mountain Bike ClubPresident of Epsilon Chi chapter of TriBeta, the Biological Honor.

Non-Degree, Computer Science