Mia Dagati

Detail-oriented analyst and researcher with four years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from start to completion, communicating technical findings clearly to diverse audiences, and maintaining documentation standards throughout. Dual B.S. in Statistics and Data Science at Michigan State University. Experienced in translating technical data into actionable recommendations, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering accurate, high-quality work under multiple deadlines.

Research Assistant IV -- Data Analyst R&D at MSU Civil & Environmental Engineering (2024-12 – Present)

• Led a national-scale data integration project, joining geospatial datasets, manufacturer records, and technical databases into a validated, policy-ready deliverable.
• Built a rule-based classification framework to identify equipment specifications, using confidence scoring and cross-validation against independent data sources.
• Compiled a first-of-its-kind reference dataset, aggregating and calculating material values from multiple sources and validating results against manufacturer-reported figures.
• Delivered technical reports and presentations to faculty, collaborators, and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy throughout.
• Presented findings at ISSST 2026, translating complex information for expert and non-expert audiences.

Undergraduate Learning Assistant -- R and Statistics at MSU Dept. of Statistics & Probability (2025-08 – 2025-12)

• Instructed 60 students twice weekly in R programming and applied statistical analysis, managing course documentation and grading with consistent follow-through.
• Mentored students individually through weekly office hours, strengthening their technical confidence and problem-solving skills.

Research Assistant I–III -- Project Manager at MSU Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Directed day-to-day operations across two field research sites simultaneously, scheduling personnel, managing equipment, and ensuring milestones were met on time and within scope.
• Investigated a nitrate transport relationship in soil using a custom experimental setup, establishing a statistically significant correlation and presenting findings at ASABE 2024.
• Served as primary point of contact between the research team, farm operators, and external stakeholders, resolving concerns quickly and keeping all parties aligned.
• Authored technical reports, contributed to grant proposals, and supervised and mentored student researchers throughout the project lifecycle.

Research Intern -- Client-Facing Decision Tools at MSU College of Engineering (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Built and deployed a real-time farmer-facing decision dashboard, translating complex sensor data into plain-language recommendations that directly addressed end-user needs.
• Coordinated across engineering faculty, farm operators, and project stakeholders to validate tool performance and ensure deliverables met expectations.

B.S. in Statistics – Michigan State University

B.S. in Data Science – Michigan State University