Master of Science (MSc), Geography

Activities and societies: Geography Club, Rotaract Club, Campus Women\'s Centre, Students For Choice, Lethbridge International Film Festival

Bachelor of Science, Geography and Geographical Information Science (GIS)

Activities and societies: Geography Club, Rotaract Club, Students Offering Support, LPIRG, Campus Women\'s Centre -2-year COOP with Calgary Airport Authority -Participated with ABBY-Net Summer Schools (2012-2013) in Kananaskis,AB and Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein, Bayern, Germany

Environmental Data Management Lead

I will be responsible for the management of Teck Coals Environmental Management System and associated data management processes. My role is to ensure Teck Coal can meet regulatory and corporate commitments and maintain the social license to operate. I will continue to manage, support, standardize data capture, reporting, analysis, data collection and data quality of the EQuIS database system. I will continue to support the existing implementation and future enhancements of the EQuIS database.

Responsibilities:
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Implement and support an Environmental Data Quality Improvement Plan and the establishment of and policing of data management standards, workflows, and procedures to ensure the sustainability and integrity of the data management solutions
• Manage a team of 3-5 highly technical staff to help prioritize workload, identify risks, conduct annual reviews, and conduct annual objective planning.
• Manage a user base of over 400 to help train, provide solutions, and operational support
• Interact with software vendors to help build out new software solutions

2024 Objectives
• Compile all team security access, entitlements, and other admin documentations to build a team page
• Stand up a request system tracker that will populate backlog item and potentially switch to Agile within the EQuIS team
• Certify data security, entitlements, confidentiality and ensure access according to control definitions — Databricks governances using PowerBI dashboards
• Assist with identifying future requirements for software and hardware; provide technical guidance for the implementation of EQuIS and future enhancements and upgrades — Upgrade to EQuIS 7.23.3 or 7.24.1, Developing Collect Templates, Building PowerBI dashboard for Auditing, WQX and eCOC Implementation
• Develop and implement a training program for EQuIS users

Data Management Analyst

As the Data Management Analyst, I help manage environmental monitoring data for TECK Coal by standardizing field data collection by implementing and developing EQuIS Collect program across operations and projects. I expanded feature updates on the Surfacewater template since 2021; implemented and developed the Groundwater template since 2022. Recently, implemented the new Aquatic Science water template. In addition, we manage the increasing user/group administration, troubleshooting of Collect forms across the Elk Valley operations and projects. With this in mind, I developed training materials and overview page for Collect users; additional training of Sample Planning Module users for Program/Data Managers in order to pre-populate EQuIS Collect forms with all the sampling and field parameters. I also developed a tracker system using Microsoft Forms and PowerAutomate flow in order to keep track of ongoing and increasing requests and issues related to the Collect program, which has been important in discovering issues, trends and resolving bug fixes with Earthsoft.

Moreover, I assisted in importing, cleaning and validating environmental data, as well as continuous data from various loggers, using a combination of VBA, Python and R for data wrangling, analysis and visualisation. Working with teams, program managers and individuals to ensure governance with loading data into EQuIS. I also worked in multiple internal/external projects working with consultants to deal with massive data exports, resulting in millions of records across the valley using ETL workbooks, updating SQL queries to fit the project.

Currently:
– assisting and providing technical guidance for the implementation of additional Collect Templates for the Aquatic Sciences Team (BIT) template
– assisting Earthsoft with upcoming EQuIS User Group Meeting in Calgary, August 28, 2023
– assisting with EQuis data governance as part of the larger data initiatives within the Sustainable Development group.

Modelling and Data Analyst

As the Modelling and Data Analyst, I work and manage irrigation, flow measurement, climate, crop, spatial, land use, and other data on various platforms to be used in irrigation demand modelling using Irrigation Demand Model (IDM3). These includes ESRI ArcGIS, Toad for IBM DB2, SQL Server Management, WISKI and District Data Information Tool (DDIT). I also maintain and enhance databases, integrating database with automated tools, scripts and applications that automates data manipulation, analysis and interpretation in an efficient manner.
Some of my recent projects include:

1. Developing an SQL Query Extractor application based in C# that is integrated with SQL Server Management application. This allows the user to extract the SQL statements use so that it can be used with an R script that extracts and visualises the data pertinent to modelling expansion reports.

2. Managing and preparing the re-design of the publication of the 2018 Irrigation Information booklet from CorelDraw to Microsoft Publisher. I utilised R scripts to automate data visualisation so that it follows the Government of Alberta Style Guide.

3. Developing the WISKI Reporting Tool, an application developed in Visual Studio 2017, that allows bi-weekly reporting using R scripts on flow, live storage, reservoir percent full and water levels for 27 reservoirs, 16 diversion channels, and 24 river flow stations within southern Alberta water management operations. For more information on WISKI, please check out https://www.kisters.net/NA/products/wiski/

Research Associate

As a Research Associate at the Kienzle GIS lab, I am in charge of managing large datasets, setting up data and tool inventory as well as setting up workstations for new lab team members. I am in the process of creating user workflows, manuals and documentation. I am also currently running ACRU model against three climate scenarios for the Oldman Reservoir Watershed. I will be setting up the regional climate model data for the Province of Alberta, for the ACRU model.

Research Assistant

As a Research Assistant and a Graduate Research Assistant at Dr. Stefan Kienzle GIS Lab:

– Diagnose and debug technical errors involving Fortran, Python and VBA scripts
– Develop new Fortran95 scripts and improve existing Fortran77 scripts to assist during model calibration and validation including data pre-processing and analysis for the ACRU model
– Develop standalone tools to automate external procedures for the ACRU model using Fortran and VBA scripts
– Develop standalone programs for GIS data analysis and data pre-processing using Python development using ArcPy
– Perform GIS spatial analysis using standalone Python tools or using ArcGIS desktop environment
– Develop working knowledge of relational and spatial databases using ArcGIS desktop environment
– Implement software configuration, installation, testing and large data transfer using ACRU model and ArcGIS desktop environment
– Delineate hydrological response units for watershed modelling using standalone Python tools
– Manage and organize large datasets using Python, Fortran and VBA scripts
– Collaborate the development of database and creation of downscaled regional climate model data using various model standalone tools
– Develop macros to assist with data pre-processing and analysis of model output using Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013

Modeller and GIS Analyst

As the Modeller/GIS Analyst for MacHydro Consulting Ltd, I\’ve worked on revising existing R scripts for processing and analysing climate and streamflow data; creating new R scripts to pre-process files and create multitude of plots (bar, line scatter) for data analysis and reporting; setting up RAVEN hydrological model for a small watershed; setting up OSTRICH automatic calibration after manually calibrating model; as well as setting up historical and future climate scenarios after model validation is completed; creating water quality analysis R scripts; analyzing the difference between ALCES land-use scenarios using R script; creating spatial data and layers for Web GIS.

Statistical Assistant

As a Statistical Assistant, I am the Statistics Canada employee on site at the University of Lethbridge Branch Research Data Centre (RDC). Under the supervision of an RDC analyst located in Calgary, I am responsible for ensuring the security of data access in the centre is in accordance with Statistics Canada policies and procedures for conducting research in an RDC. My responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

– Monitoring the effectiveness of and maintaining the integrity of the security systems in the RDC branch site at all times while on duty.
– Performing administrative duties such as contract preparation, logging researcher activities, corresponding with researchers, ordering supplies, upgrading software and renewing licenses, and other related duties under the supervision of an RDC analyst.
– Providing basic assistance to researchers on the use of the computer network, statistical software and Statistics Canada policies and procedures for conducting research in an RDC.
– Conducting other tasks as assigned.

Jewelry Consultant

As a casual and part-time Jewellery Consultant, I sold $60,000 worth of luxurious engagement rings and weddings sets to colour gemstones and watches. I was responsible for identifying and fulfilling our guest\’s needs, as well as maximizing personal and store performance. I had a consistent work ethic and was willing to learn. I learned from the best by undergoing a comprehensive new employee training program that teaches all the facets of selling fine jewelry. From making successful sales presentations, learning about features and benefits of various types of merchandise, to building lifetime relationships with guests, I am results-oriented, have strong communication skills and excellent customer service skills. Most importantly, I was able to multi-task and work in a team-friendly environment.

Registration Officer

As the Registration Officer (RGO), I served as an election officer on Polling Day. My responsibilities included:

– Assisting electors in completing declarations;
– Determining electors’ polling subdivisions, if necessary;
– Directing electors to the appropriate polls;
– Assisting the SDRO and DROs in the performance of their duties; and
– Removing material from the polling place (including voting screens, posters, signs) while the unofficial count is conducted.

IT&T Helpdesk Personnel

As the IT&T Helpedesk Personnel, I reported to the Manager, Network Operations and/or the Director, IT&T. I worked in a fast paced environment with a dynamic team and provided front line Helpdesk assistance to our internal and external customers. I was responsible for conducting the following activities and operation of the Authority’s Helpdesk:

– Maintained quality customer service calls to over 190 Calgary Airport Authority employees, in a busy and challenging environment in a professional manner while educating user, coordinating multitude of calls, logging calls and juggling multiple demands.
– Acquired technical knowledge of networked computers, MS SharePoint, Novell, NT, Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003/2007, Adobe, Corel, and other software packages is essential to troubleshoot desktop computer hardware and software problems.
– Obtained more knowledge of LANs, WANS, communication cabling and infrastructure terminology, phone switches, systems analysis methodologies and corporate applications
– Obtained better knowledge and experience with e-mail, phone, radio, and work order systems in order to communicate with customers
– Dispatched resolve, record and close Helpdesk work order requests
– Created and maintained accurate, complete, and organized data entry, user documentations, and departmental records
– Determined printing problem and resolution, software installation, configuration and testing
– Assisted in formal hardware/software instruction to internal and external users
– Liaised with various vendors regarding problem/resolution issues
– On-site troubleshoot of various IT, desktop computer hardware and software issues

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