Engineer Technician II

• Oct 2019 - Present

GIS Specialist

• Jul 2018 - Present

-Developed a standardized workflow for pre-flight, data collection, data processing for NDVI and aerial maps for drone operations using Pix4D, DroneDeploy, KittyHawk, and Airmap which led to more efficient and safe operations -Worked with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Pro for editing data, analysis and making maps, including the use of geoprocessing tools, symbolizing features, importing/exporting a wide range of data and file types, and producing report quality and field maps -Color balance and orthorectify imagery, mosaic imagery into seamless maps -Designed ESRI ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Pro templates for producing field maps -Determined new ways to improve data quality for plant health assessments and aerial imagery through testing drone processing workflows via Pix4D and ArcMap -Constructed maps and geospatial data, which included: analyzing customer requests, determining what information to include; determining the level of map complexity; determining appropriate symbology and layout design; determining the appropriate methods of distribution; and, performing other related activities. Show less

Transportation Research and GIS Intern

• Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

-Geocoded collected surveys in the field by verifying Origin, Boarding, Alighting, and Destination (OBAD) -Created chloropleth maps of ridership information and population data from the American Community Survey (ACS) -Geocoded collected surveys in the field by verifying Origin, Boarding, Alighting, and Destination (OBAD) -Created chloropleth maps of ridership information and population data from the American Community Survey (ACS)

Water Efficiency Intern

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

-Created a standardized workflow for collecting, processing, and generating map exhibits for a Landscape RFP -Organized, collected and processed data in the field using Trimble Units, TruPulse Laser Rangefinder, and GeoCortex to capture important irrigation landscape data for maintenance -Compiled and analyzed data by capturing the surface area of each facility to determine a water budget -Improved landscape irrigation system by mapping out sprinkler heads, controllers, and valves in order to make data driven decisions about water consumption Show less

GIS Analyst

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

-Provided technical GIS mapping in support of the enterprise to produce exhibits for planning and developing shapefiles for laydown and pothole locations to assist with environmental analysis -Produced boundary right-of-way maps to establish permitting requirements and generate feature study maps from various data sources -Conducted a variety of research, which includes: field work, contacting other agencies to obtain pertinent information, looking at historical information, reviewing paper records, and other related information sources -Designed WebApps and Esri Story Maps using ArcGIS Online and Portal to market and visually show the spatial data of past and ongoing projects -Produced ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members on a weekly basis Show less

Sustainability Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

-Spearheaded mapping out the compost bins within the University Student Union and using GIS to track information and analyze placement of bins -Worked closely with ASI and Sustain U committee to identify, coordinate and support existing programs as well as identify new sustainability initiatives for the University Student Union -Identified, proposed, implemented and maintained projects while effectively communicating with students, faculty and staff to keep them knowledgeable about campus sustainability actions. -Promoted a culture of sustainable living among students, faculty and staff; identify and prioritized areas for campus sustainability efforts; planning and development of short and long-term plans while engaging other campus leaders to promote sustainability across campus. -Worked with Sustain U to establish goals and methods for monitoring ASI’s in-practice sustainability performance. Monitored and evaluated program success and also recommended and implemented modifications to improve program effectiveness. -Represented ASI’s sustainability goals to the public; attend professional meetings as appropriate (e.g. Sustain U meetings, Zero Waste Working Group, Sustainability Task Force, etc.); collaborated with external organizations to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized. Show less

Laboratory Technician

• Nov 2014 - Feb 2016

-Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations -Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment for example centrifuges, HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) machines -Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced -Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses -Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations -Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment for example centrifuges, HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) machines -Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced -Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses

Adopt a Plot Volunteer

• May 2013 - 2015

Establishing ecologically appropriate native habitats in areas disturbed by the August 2009 Palos Verde fire to enhance the ecological functions of the adjacent native habitat within the Portuguese Bend Reserve. This was done through -maintaining a plot of land which included native species such as the laurel sumac, California buckwheat, and California sagebrush -improving efficiency by labeling the dri-water systems in the plot of land and replacing the dri water containers in a timely manner -controlling the invasive non-native plants by identifying weeds such as the black mustard, peruvian pepper, and coastal waddle and removing the roots -mitigating the problem of vultures picking out the containers by modifying the dri-water containers and placing them in the ground in a less protrusive way Show less

Operations Assistant Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

•Assisted staff with daily research projects such as evaluating projects and medicines •Coordinated the shipments of containers to other countries •Evaluated donations by classifying them by various standards, researching values, and manufacturing companies of various products, and monitory inventory control •Assisted staff with daily research projects such as evaluating projects and medicines •Coordinated the shipments of containers to other countries •Evaluated donations by classifying them by various standards, researching values, and manufacturing companies of various products, and monitory inventory control