About me

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My name is Christina. I'm currently pursuing my PhD at Meteo France in Toulouse where I'll be exploring the use of multivariate deep learning regression models in capturing climate change signals at the local scale. I also recently finished a double masters in Geoinformatics and Data Science as a scholarship winner in the Copernicus Digital Earth program. I'm not a computer scientist by nature (My undergraduate degree was an Earth Science and statistics double major) but my unconventional road to the world of informatics, whether that be data engineering or AI model building, has convinced me that these technologies are always best grappled with from an interdisciplinary perspective. As such, any challenge that allows me to combine my interests in deep learning and the natural sciences is one that excites me!

Here you can see a little bit more about what I'm interested in and what I'm up to. I'm currently open to part-time work opportunities while I pursue my Phd, so if anything here sparks your interest, don't hesitate to reach out-- I'd love to connect!

Areas of Interest

  • geospatial icon

    Geospatial data solutions

  • Energy icon

    Climate Change and Renewable Energy

  • communication icon

    Scientific Communication

  • social justice icon

    Social Justice

Affiliations

Skills

Programming Languages

  • python icon

    Python

    NumPy, Pandas, xArray, pyTorch, TensorFlow

  • Java icon

    Java

    Geotools

  • R icon

    R

    tidyverse

  • SQL

    SQL

Software and Applications

  • esri icon

    ArcGIS

    Pro, Online, Storymaps

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    Postgre SQL

    PostGIS

  • ecognition icon

    eCognition

Spoken Languages

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    English

    Native

  • catalunya icon

    Catalan

    Native

  • spain icon

    Spanish

    ~C1

  • france icon

    French

    ~B1

Portfolio

  • Masters Thesis U-Net

    Multivariate deep learning-based regional climate model emulators

    Python, Tensorflow, Climate Modelling

  • Segmentation CNN

    User-Guided Creation of a Segmentation CNN

    Python, Jupyter Notebook, eCognition

  • renewable energy paper

    Renewable Energy in the European Union

    Writing, Statistical Analysis

    test test test

  • Solar CNN

    Simple CNN To Detect Solar Fields

    Python, Jupyter Notebook

  • Google Earth Tweets Visualization

    Visualizing Tweets in Google Earth with Java

    Java, KML, Object-Oriented Programming

  • DDPM

    Exploration of Diffusion Probablistic Models

    PyTorch, Tensorflow, Neural Networks, Statistical Theory

    test test test

  • Surface Runoff Model

    Surface Runoff Model for the Llobregat River Delta

    ArcGIS

    test test test

Resume

Education

  1. Université de Bretagne Sud (MSc)

    2023 — 2024

    Masters in GeoData Science (As a part of the Copernicus Digital Earth Erasmus+ program)

  2. University of Salzburg (MSc)

    2022 — 2023

    Masters in Geoinformatics (As a part of the Copernicus Digital Earth Erasmus+ program)

  3. Northwestern University (BA)

    2017 — 2021

    Double Major in Statistics, Earth & Planetary Science

Experience

  1. Climate Researcher (Masters Thesis)

    Meteo France
    March — June 2024

    - Developed a multivariate deep learning-based regional cliamte model emulator as a part of the Copernicus CDE Masters Thesis requirements.

  2. Data Engineer

    Global Energy Monitor
    2023 — Present

    - Conduct quality control on organization data

  3. Energy Researcher

    Global Energy Monitor
    2021 — 2023

    - Contributed 500+ entries to various renewable energy infrastructure databases via independent research

    - Offered coding support to automate quality control processes and dataset formatting and manipulation

    - Collaborated in the design, creation and inaugural launch of the Global Bioenergy Power Tracker

  4. Computer Aide

    Northwestern University School of Communication
    2020 — 2021

    - Served as liason between office and technical teams in the design and organization of the School of Communication Office of Undergraduate Programs and Advising website using Wordpress and HTML

    - Redesigned 20+ administrative forms in Adobe Acrobat for clarity and processing efficiency

    Assisted in the interview and selection of candidates for office positions

  5. Business Strategist Intern

    Constellation Technologies Inc.
    2019 — 2020

    - Offered administrative and executive aide in a fast-paced start up environment, often managing multiple projects at once

    - Spearheaded a company pricing model project that consisted of researching and reporting on companies with similar business models

    - Conducted B2B and B2c market research to scout potential clients

    - Qualified leads in talent recruiment proces, interviewed and evaluated candidates to join Constellation team

  6. Power Systems Intern

    Army Corp of Engineers, Construction and Engineering Research Lab
    June 2018 — September 2018

    - Prepared state-of-the-art presentation on the financial market of power systems and their current commercial applications

    - Assisted in the construction and build-site preparation for a 3D printed concrete houses project

    - Participated in team meetings with confidential-level classified information

  7. Research Assistant

    Laboratory of Optical Physics and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    June 2018 — September 2018

    - Independently recorded and interpreted over 150 data points to determine the absorptive coefficient of 3 gas cells at varying pressures

    - Operated lasers and completed laser safety certification training Used OriginPro and VUE software to execute experiments and manage data

    - Participated in feedback sessions for PhD defense presentations by colleagues

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