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WORK EXPERIENCE

Bureau of Economic Geology -  Geospatial Analyst (RSA III), STARR
Full-time - 0 yr 1 months - Dec 2024 to present

• Provide ArcGIS and data analytic support for a team of geoscientists, engineers, and economics by data extraction, analysis, and visualization techniques

Bureau of Economic Geology -  Geospatial Analyst (RSA II), STARR
Full-time - 1 yr 3 months - Sept 2023 to Dec 2024

• Provide ArcGIS and data analytic support for a team of geoscientists, engineers, and economics by data extraction, analysis, and visualization techniques

Bureau of Economic Geology - Graduate Research Assistant, GCCC
Part-time - 1 yr 8 months - Jan 2021 to August 2023

• Updated and enhanced the carbon capture and storage (CCS) online database by researching, documenting, and incorporating geologic spatial databases from various research groups and publications.

• Conducted in-depth analysis of the CCS database to assess the carbon storage potential and associated costs throughout the conterminous U.S., contributing to the development of a final report for the Lawrence Livermore National Lab's "Roads to Removal" project.

• Collaborated with researchers from the Gulf Coast Carbon Center (GCCC) to refine the methodology and processes for evaluating carbon storage capacity and costs.

• Utilized geologic data collected from publications and online sources to enrich the CCS database, encompassing parameters such as porosity, permeability, rock thickness, groundwater data, and rock temperature.

• Created visually compelling figures and maps to effectively communicate geologic data, facilitating the understanding of potential carbon storage sites.

• Presented research findings at sponsor meetings hosted by the GCCC, providing updates on student research, and contributing to the overall knowledge exchange within the oil and gas industry.

• Completed a master's thesis focused on carbon storage capacity and costs, with the findings set to be published in the UT library system.

• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools to facilitate research and report generation.

RRC Companies  - Staff and Field Geologist
Full-time - 3 yrs 8 months - May 2018 to Dec 2021

• Collaborated with geotechnical engineers, geologists, and project managers to develop comprehensive reports for renewable energy infrastructure projects, including wind turbines, solar panels, transmission lines, and battery storage.

• Researched and compiled geological background for geotechnical reports, ensuring accurate assessment of soil and rock types, as well as identification of potential geotechnical hazards.

• Created detailed geologic maps using ArcGIS software, effectively visualizing site-specific geologic information for project reports.

• Managed drilling subcontractors for field subsurface investigations, overseeing soil logging and the identification of geotechnical hazards through rock coring and SPT methods.

• Conducted geophysical surveys, including electrical resistivity (ER) and seismic refraction (SR), to support site characterization efforts.

• Mentored and trained new field geologists and engineers, providing guidance on subcontractor management, field protocols, and accurate documentation practices.

The University of Texas at Austin - Research Scientist Assistant
Full-time - 1 yr 4 months - Jan 2017 to April 2018

• Performed laboratory mineral separation techniques on core samples for U-Pb geochronological analysis and operated the LA-ICP-MS to complete my research. 

LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS

Geoscientist in Training (GIT)
Issued Dec 2020
ID: GIT-399
Texas