Projects

Hydrographic Data Scientist, Sounding Science, Philadelphia, PA (Jan to Feb 2022). Data extraction and presentation using USACE soundings, ENC’s and historical engineering documents to determine shoaling in Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA. Calculated local datum offsets and applied results to contours and digital elevation models. Reported areas of significant shoaling and provided presentation graphics from QGIS.

Senior Marine Survey Scientist, Fugro Atlantic, Norfolk, VA (Jan to Mar 2012). Provided dynamic positioning technical support for installation of monitoring equipment for Port of Virginia deep water marine terminal expansion. Using Fugro positioning software, established precise drilling locations for tug/barge installation platform.

Senior Marine Survey Scientist, Fugro Atlantic, Norfolk, VA (Oct to Dec 2012). Performed data collection, processing and reporting for Port of Virginia deep water marine terminal expansion. Conducted weekly surveys using R2Sonic multibeam system and Hypack software with results processed using CARIS Hips.

Chief Hydrographic Survey Technician, NOAA NOS, Nantucket Sound, MA (Apr – May 2009). Survey Manager for NOS survey H12007. Created data acquisition plan, performed processing and provided required deliverables for shallow water multibeam survey according to NOS specifications. Resolved positioning and multi-vessel depth inconsistencies.

Physical Scientist, NOAA Atlantic Hydrographic Branch, Key West, FL (Jan – Feb 2004). Provided technical support to NOAA Navigational Response team in support of coral reef mapping project. Implemented operating procedures for use of Benthos C3D Side Scan/Bathymetry System. Responsible for technical oversight and QA/QC of the acquired data.