About Me
My career thus far has focused on building a better world—I have helped restore shattered, contaminated lands and enabled cities to simulataneously reduce their carbon footprint and redirect funds to better serve their citizens.
Before taking a sabbatical to get my Masters in Information and Data Science at the University of California, Berkeley, I worked for five years in environmental and energy services consulting. But I realized that building a better world requires leveraging the scaling effects of technology and data. Small projects are the bedrock of change, but I needed to think bigger.
In December 2020 I completed my graduate work at Berkeley. Now I embark on adventure to find the perfect role for me. A role where I can grow my data science and machine learning skillset, deploy solutions at scale, and most importantly: solve BIG problems.
I spend my spare time outdoors: running, hiking, camping, and otherwise enjoying nature. I read science fiction, far too many news articles, and engross myself in existential philosophy.
Timeline
May 2019 - Dec 2020
Graduate Student - University of California Berkeley
Completed my graduate work focused on data science and applied machine learning. Received my Masters in Information and Data Science.
Jan 2017 - Aug 2019
GIS Data Analyst II - Tanko Lighting, Inc.
Worked as an analyst to help cities upgrade their infrastructure. Implemented key process improvements across the organization through automation initiatives.
Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
Staff Geologist II - Terraphase Engineering, Inc.
Acted as an in-field liaison for stakeholders and performed field work for dozens of environmental investigation and remediation sites across the Western United States.
Aug 2009 - May 2014
Undergraduate Student - San Jose State University
Received a Bachelors of Science in Geology with Departmental Honors (third ever for the department!). Spent over 3 months cumulatively performing field work while living out of tent.
Oct 1990 - Aug 2009
Just a Kid
Child of the mountains, the forests, the lakes, and the streams. Grew up in a rural area, close to nature and all its beauty. The bedrock of my future.