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.
