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Raymond Zhao

Raymond Zhao

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Data Analyst @ Ivy Energy

  • Education

    • Yale University

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Earth and Planetary Sciences | Energy Studies Distinction in Major

      Activities and Societies: Seismology Research Assistant; Project Bright Co-President; Saybrook Sustainability Team Ambassador; VITA Tax Preparer; Out of the Blue A Cappella Singing Group; Restaurant Rescue Project Shift Leader; LGBTQ+ Co-op Board Secretary; Yale Student Ambassador

    • School for International Training

      2019 - 2019
      Iceland Summer Study Abroad: Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics

      • Conducted independent research on the environmental and societal impacts of SulFix (hydrogen sulfide fixing technology) and its effect on H2S concentration levels in Reykjavik (final paper attached below)• Visited & studied various renewable energy sites: geothermal, hydro, wind, biomethane, biodiesel• Analyzed applications of dry/flash steam, binary cycle, direct geothermal resource utilization• Modeled plan for green waste management in the municipality of Akureyri

  • Experience

    • Yale Out of the Blue

      Dec 2018 - Mar 2020

      • Acquired several performance opportunities totaling $2,500• Co-managed flight logistics and budget for 19 group members • Managed social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and website• Organized campaigns such as seasonal photo shoots and promotion for 2019 annual concert• Further developed Adobe Photoshop and Sony Vegas Pro skills

      • North Carolina Tour Manager

        Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

      • Brand Coordinator

        Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

    • Project Bright

      Aug 2019 - May 2021

      • Oversaw the progress of 5+ solar initiatives & projects within the club• Organized bi-weekly meetings for team updates• Planned events to facilitate inter-team interaction • Worked on an installation plan for ‘The Jitterbus’ food truck to run off of solar power with Kevin Ryan, Research Support Specialist at Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science

      • Project Bright Co-President

        May 2020 - May 2021

      • Solar Food Trucks Team

        Aug 2019 - May 2021

    • Yale University

      Nov 2019 - May 2022
      Yale Student Ambassador

      • Engaged high school students from Northern California in learning about Yale• Communicated about personal academic and social experiences on campus• Spoke about the college application process• Introduce Yale's financial aid policies

    • Yale Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

      Jan 2020 - May 2022
      Seismology Research Assistant

      • Analyzed SKS-SKKS splitting discrepancies from 140+ array stations to investigate seismic anisotropy in the lowermost mantle under Australia• Utilized MATLAB and PQL II to pre-process data and measure shear wave splitting parameters• Mapped out the lowermost mantle under Australia using Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) in Linux• Research advised by Professor Maureen Long• Summer 2020 funded by the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship

    • SEAL Awards

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Environmental Impact Team Intern

      • Created a model for a rewards card-based direct funding system, which would generate $500 million a year from credit card transactions, for sustainable consortia• Built coalitions with environmental non-profits • Assembled partnerships with key influencers and citizens to drive campaign visibility• Conducted primary consumer research to augment the card's business case

    • University of Illinois Chicago

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
      2020 Fellow: UIC's Summer Institute on Sustainability & Energy

      • Created a database of Minneapolis and St. Paul businesses in several energy sectors (area of focus: wind, thermal energy, professional services, and energy efficiency) for the American Energy Society's Midwest Energy Ecosystem Maps • Analyzed the functionality of the "heartland" ecosystem maps for the future of energy innovation and collaboration in the Midwest• Identified ways to engage various stakeholders and communities present in major Midwestern cities• Learned about decarbonizing the new energy economy, the intersectionality of activism and energy, and the 'Gigaton Problem' from various speakers Show less

    • Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

      Jun 2020 - Sept 2020
      Seismology Summer Workshop Participant

      Seismology Skill-Building Workshop - Summer 2020:• Generate plots using Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) in Linux and relate them to earthquake patterns in space, time, and magnitude• Interpret seismic recordings from seismograms with applications in time series analysis, digitization, filtering, and Seismic Analysis Code (SAC)• Access data using IRIS Data Request Tools, web services, data availability tools, Wilber, and Fetch scripts • Develop strategies for organizing data, available catalogs, principles of earthquake location, and hypocentral location software• Utilize ObsPy in Python to investigate data structures, seismogram plotting, and correlation detection• Calculate background seismic noise reductions due to COVID19 in Jupyter Notebook Show less

    • Yale School of the Environment

      Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
      Energy Systems Research Assistant

      • Produced visualizations (i.e.: choropleth maps) in Python for Professor Narasimha Rao’s research on energy systems • Several maps were presented at the Yale School of the Environment’s ‘New Horizons’ Conference

    • CALSTART

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Validation & Assessment Intern

      • Performed analyses on the deployment of medium to heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles • Visualized workplace EV charging data using Python and Excel• Investigated the performance of DHE's Solar+Storage system

    • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      Data Management Analyst

      • Developed reports, charts, and graphs for EPA Region 8's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division (ECAD)• Analyzed and interpreted data utilizing various software platforms, including Excel, Qlik,SharePoint, Propria try platforms and GIS / GEO Platforms• Collected data from multiple platforms and prepare visual presentations (E-VisualManagement Presentations)• Interacted with staff to assist and ensure that inspector credentialing documents wereuploaded and placed into the proper areas within the database of record• Worked with management to identify staff who needed assistance in remaining incompliance with inspector credentials Show less

    • Ivy Energy

      Jul 2022 - now
      Data Analyst

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Raymond Zhao
      Karen L. Von Damm '77 Undergraduate Research Fellowship Yale Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Jan 2022 Awarded $2,500 to fund senior thesis research on UAV thermography and remote sensing of solar arrays
    • Awarded to Raymond Zhao
      Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences May 2020 Awarded $1,500 for the summer of 2020 to investigate seismic anisotropy in the lower mantle under Australia.
    • Awarded to Raymond Zhao
      Sanctuary Forest Scholarship: Humboldt Redwood Company Sanctuary Forest Jun 2018 Received a $1,000 scholarship for demonstrating commitment to environmental protection. Six Northern California high school seniors are chosen every year out of a large pool of applicants. Sanctuary Forest has been awarding scholarships to Northern California high school seniors for 25+ years.
    • Awarded to Raymond Zhao
      Eureka Chamber of Commerce Youth Ambassador Eureka Chamber of Commerce Feb 2017 The Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce Rhododendron Youth Ambassador Program aims to recognize achieving high school juniors, introduce them to the local business community, inspire a lifelong commitment to community service, and provide scholarships to college-bound students.
    • Awarded to Raymond Zhao
      Semifinalist at the "Innovate! Business Challenge" Humboldt County Office of Education May 2016 The "Innovate! Business Challenge" is a competition for high school students to create ideas for new products and services and business startups. Preparations included months of workshops, mock interviews, and mock presentations.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Basic Income Tax Preparer

      Issued by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance on Jan 2017
      Volunteer Income Tax AssistanceAssociated with Raymond Zhao

    • Saybrook Sustainability Team Ambassador

      Issued by Saybrook College at Yale University on Aug 2019
      Saybrook College at Yale UniversityAssociated with Raymond Zhao

    • Alumni Mentor

      Issued by School for International Training on Oct 2019
      School for International TrainingAssociated with Raymond Zhao

    • Shift Lead & Food Runner

      Issued by The Restaurant Rescue Project on Feb 2019
      The Restaurant Rescue ProjectAssociated with Raymond Zhao

    • Library Assistant

      Issued by Humboldt County Library on Aug 2015
      Humboldt County LibraryAssociated with Raymond Zhao