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Founder
- Reported to the CTO and managed the operations of the Market Street research facility, working with cross-functional teams to prototype hydroponic growing systems, as well as design and execute experiments for diverse crops
- Supervised five team members and was responsible for safety, with zero safety incidents, as well as plant care, system and facility maintenance, construction, purchasing, and touring investors
- Lead engineer in the design of research hydroponic system for a variety of crops and environments
- Increased experimental crop productivity contributing to additional contracts with various research partners
- Guest Speaker for “The Future of Farming” representing AeroFarms at Davos on the Delta in Memphis in May 2018
-Oversaw renovation of the floors, HVAC, grow tower controls, and other facility upgrades
Off-Site Analyst (Part-Time)
Dates EmployedAug 2015 – Jan 2018
Employment Duration2 yrs 6 mos
LocationGreater New York City Area
• Maintained investment tracking databases and compiled research for the prospecting team
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TitleSummer Analyst
Dates EmployedMay 2015 – Jul 2015
Employment Duration3 mos
• Compiled metrics from investment decks to create scales by which companies can be contrasted
• Analyzed information for companies in the on-demand sector concerning their traction and geographical expansion over time
• Drafted competitor syntheses for prospects and portfolio companies
• Created prospecting agendas consisting of companies from investment tracking…see more
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Dates EmployedAug 2016 – Jul 2017
- Finalized fundraising animations and worked to ensure their successful release
- (Spring 2017) created the initial fundraising animation after teaching myself Adobe After Effects/Illustrator
- (Spring 2017) helped organize group meetings wherein I collaborated with others to plan and implement a marketing campaign
- (Fall 2016) lead the initial engineering team in the design of the greenhouse while the start-up was being incubated as a part of BEE 4890: Entrepreneurial Management for Engineers…see more
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Dates EmployedJul 2016 – Oct 2016
• Conducted and narrated demonstrations of Composer, a hybrid development platform, in which a mobile app is created live
• Summarized lead calls, outlined inquiries for follow-up calls and reported directly to the Chief Commercial Officer
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Education
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Field Of StudyComputer Software Engineering
Dates attended or expected graduation2017
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Degree NameBachelor of Science (BS)
Field Of StudyBiological Engineering
Dates attended or expected graduation2013 – 2017
Cum Laude. Concentration in Bioprocess Engineering. Minors in Biology and Biomedical Engineering.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Field Of StudyQuestar STEM, Physics and Engineering
Dates attended or expected graduation2011 – 2012
Two semesters of physics through RPI and participated in an advanced, project-based academic program with practical experiences in different engineering fields. Interacted with over 80 professionals throughout the year, including researchers from Rensselaer as well as technology companies such as GE, SuperPower, and Benet Labs.