Career Experience
Staff Engineer II, Environmental Health & Engineering, Newton, MA 2018-Present
Lead engineer for the company’s Performance and Energy Optimization Program
Identified, calculated, and managed the implementation of energy efficiency measures that save an estimated 24 million kWh and 2 million therms in annual savings at 30 hospitals located throughout the United States
Perform and manage all phases of the project including benchmarking, study and analysis, implementation of energy efficiency measures, measurement and verification, and reporting
Mentor junior staff in engineering practices how to perform tasks associated with the Performance and Energy Optimization program and Forensic Engineering projects
Interface directly with clients, contractors, facility managers, and building occupants to ensure that the performance of critical hospital mechanical systems is not negatively impacted by energy conservation measures
Perform forensic engineering efforts to diagnose issues related to mechanical equipment operation and propose solutions
Lead author on technical client reports detailing the project’s findings and next steps
Senior Tutor, Open Door Education, Acton, MA 2014-2020
Tutored mostly high school-aged students in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, and test preparation
Built relationships with students and provided guidance on college applications and career paths
Research Assistant, Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University 2015-2017
Contributed to research project on Electrodynamics Screens (EDS) that are used to increase the efficiency of solar panels
Designed and built tools needed for experimentation and production of the EDS panels
Energy Engineering Intern, Boston University Facilities and Plant Maintenance 2016-2017
Analyzed building energy usage data to identify anomalies for potential energy projects
Completed eQUEST energy models on buildings across campus to identify potential ECMs
Collaborated with BU staff and equipment vendors to compile list of all major assets across campus to improve methods of preventative maintenance
Volunteer Math and English Teacher, Ubelong, Cartago, Costa Rica 2014
Volunteer teacher at an orphanage in Costa Rica
Taught math and English to children aged 8-18 years old
Created English education programs for future volunteers
Math and Science Teacher/Teacher Coordinator, MA Department of Youth Services 2013-2015
Taught all levels of high school math and science to adolescents that are committed to the MA Department of Youth Services
Coordinated educational program for the Eliot Short Term Treatment unit in the Metro region
Directly supervised teachers and all other educational staff and supported their professional growth
Built positive relationships with students and instilled the importance of education for their future
Head Baseball Coach and Player, Tulln Ravens, Tulln, Austria 2013
Head baseball coach for the three teams within the Tulln Ravens Baseball Program and player on the highest league team
Marketed the team throughout the city of Tulln to bring in sponsors and fans
Recruited and taught Austrians how to play baseball to increase the size of the program
Research Assistant, Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Boston, MA 2012-2013
Contributed tp two national research projects investigating Parkinson’s disease and sleep apnea
Performed EKG on participants to gather information on the health of their cardiovascular system
Compiled data from medical and military records for the selection of ideal participants
Conducted ultrasound to help determine the amount of fatty tissue in critical areas that may affect sleep apnea
Chemist, Underwriters Laboratories, Canton, MA 2011
Tested a multitude of consumer products and foodstuffs for various properties
Developed write-ups to report these values to the client companies of UL
Performed fat extractions, titrations of various constituents, moisture tests, dissolutions, H NMR testing, protein analysis using a LEECO analyzer
Assisted co-workers in a team atmosphere to ensure all deadlines were met