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Research Scientist

Manager, Science Applications / March, 2022 — Present

Senior Applications Scientist / June, 2022 — April, 2023

Research Associate III / November, 2015 — June, 2022

-Modeling and analysis of agricultural systems using the DayCent biogeochemical model to examine management impacts on carbon sequestration and GHG emissions. -Generating programs for improved model performance and rapid results analysis. -Review and examination of the USDA N2O method in order to update the method. -Global soil carbon analysis using a steady state version of the century soil carbon dynamics model. -Analysis, QA/QC, and report generation for the US national GHG inventory. -Management of a global nitrogen database, literature reviews and model testing for model improvements, and GIS mapping and programming.

Research Associate II / July, 2014 — November, 2015

Working with the DAYCENT and CENTURY biogeochemical carbon and nitrogen cycling model to simulate grazing and other management impacts on carbon sequestration, grassland productivity, and GHG emissions in world pastures and rangelands.

Research Assistant / January, 2014 — July, 2014

Working on manuscripts for publication regarding enteric fermentation, soil GHG emissions, and dairy farm GHG emissions. Working with farmers and modelling of GHG emissions to help farmers better understand and incorporate better nutrient cycling practices and to reduce emissions.

Graduate Research Assistant / May, 2011 — December, 2013

Data collection and analysis for Comparison of Conventional and Organic Dairy GHG emission project. Also aid in collection and analysis of gas samples from peatland research in Alaska.

Field Technician / June, 2010 — August, 2011

Performed carbon flux work, site maintenance, vegetation surveys and counts, and other site work in order to examine carbon fluxes from an intermediate fen and thermokarst bog near Fairbanks, AK. The fen consisted of a control plot as well as a raised and lowered water table plot as well as open top chambers for warming in order to examine carbon fluxes under an altered environment as predicted by climate change scenarios. Bog consisted of relatively recently collapsed permafrost thaw areas to examine carbon flux under these conditions. Also conducted an individual project on light response curves of plants using LiCor LI-8400. Worked two summer seasons at APEX.

Green Roof Technician / January, 2010 — June, 2011

I worked collecting and analyzing data from an experimental green roof designed for daily water balance observations. Water storage along with weather data was used to determine the behavior of the roof under different weather conditions. The main focus was on the behavior of the green roof while under snow cover and freezing temperatures. A presentation of the findings was given at the Undergraduate Research Conference at the University of New Hampshire.

Field/Lab Technician / May, 2009 — May, 2011

Worked in field and lab operations of lab consisting of: CO2 sampling, nitrogen fertilization experiments, litter collection and analysis, as well as carbon:nitrogen sample preparation and analysis. Worked on remote sensing project of Hubbard Brook nitrogen and albedo comparison. Was presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference at UNH in 2010 as well as being featured as a co-author on the work in a presentation at the Hubbard Brook consortium meeting.

QA Manager and Instructional Design Specialist / June, 2023 — February, 2024

Managed QA process (creating/maintaining SOPS, training team members, etc.) Improved dashboard efficiency by conducting QA and advising on optimizations, resulting in an enhanced user experience. Streamlined and optimized training videos, scripts, and course materials. Managed learning management systems.

Client Success Manager / January, 2022 — June, 2020

Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills to keep projects on track, resulting in streamlined processes and improved project management for the team. Facilitated communication and working sessions between departments, ensuring alignment and successful execution of time-sensitive projects. Communicated with clients regarding progress toward deliverables, issues, questions, and or changes. Tracked deliverables Scheduled, facilitated, and documented during client meetings.

Quality and Product Development Manager / July, 2020 — November, 2021

Oversaw product quality, regulatory compliance, and new product development. Verified claims and substantiation for products by examining current scientific research. Established and maintained specifications for all products. Created, reviewed, and updated Quality SOPs. Managed sensory analysis and flavor development. Investigated product ingredients and provided recommendations for new formulations. Served as an in-house expert of ingredients and final product manufacturing procedures.

Food Scientist / May, 2019 — June, 2020

Optimized existing products through formulation development, resulting in an increase in product efficiency and quality. Development and execution of sensory program for raw materials and finished goods. Project Manager for clinical studies. Scale up of new formulations for immediate, efficient manufacturing. Formulation improvements for more efficient manufacturing processes.

Associate Food Scientist / November, 2018 — May, 2019

Owner/Product Developer / 2017 — January, 1996

Plan, execute, and manage the development of new products Ensure all products meet food safety and labeling guidelines Source and secure necessary ingredients and packaging Perform marketing, sales, quality, and finance.

Clinical Coordinatoy / August, 2016 — May, 2017

Served as clinical coordinator of study to recruit subjects, schedule patients for study, perform blood draws, process blood samples and complete record keeping for study.

Product Developer / February, 2017 — February, 2017

Successfully developed breakfast food products for study which explored cricket powder as a sustainable protein source in Third World countries. Formulated controls and experimental food.

Food and Supplement Consultant / November, 2021 — Present

Provide product development, quality, and regulatory guidance. Review test results and offer Proposition 65 warning suggestions. Gather research for food & supplement business needs.

Post-doctoral Researcher / August, 2020 — Present

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant / September, 2015 — July, 2020

Chief Technical Officer / January, 2015 — Present

o Procured and raised $800k in Seed and Angel Investor funding. • Designed, refined, managed the development of Fog and Cloud Computing Strategies. • Managed development and a sales budget of $3.8 Millions Dollars for open-source technologies in the financial technology area. • Identified and Evaluated technologies for adaptive predictive analytics.

Program Director/Chair / January, 2015 — July, 2021

Program Director, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and IT Management 11/2015 –06/2021 • Increased student enrollment 16% YOY for technology programs. • Managed and Coordinated technology curriculum and course development in the areas of Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, and Artificial Intelligence. • Researched and Developed new Certificate Programs for University Initiatives o Developed and Launched new Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programming, Undergraduate Certificate in Web Application Development, and Undergraduate Certificate in AI and Robotics • Managed Faculty Hiring, Development, and Training for 55 Full-Time and Part-Time faculty • Communicated, managed, and resolved Program Accreditation initiatives o Higher Learning Commission (HLC) o Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Program Coordinator/Lead Faculty- Computer Science and IT, 11/2015- 01/2017 • Developed and Oversaw Computer Science Curriculum • Led faculty coordination for Computer Programming Specialization • Led quality assurance reviews for Computer Science and IT Programs • Led faculty development for Computer Science and Information Technology