Maria E Balvanera

Experience

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  University of Minnesota

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

  - Led a group of twenty-five undergraduates through short-term projects and experiments. - Developed programs in Python and IDL for the analysis of space physics data.- Worked with a team to analyze and resolve hardware and software problems. - Performed data collection and quality control, among other routinely activities to aid the Human Resources department at the University of Minnesota's School of Physics and Astronomy.

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Administrative Assistant

    Oct 2019 - Aug 2020
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  Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

  May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Research Assistant

  - Developed Machine Learning algorithms, namely Neural Networks, to aid in the identification of gamma rays for the telescope VERITAS.- Implemented various tests to inspect the importance of collected data, as well as its validity.

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  Michaels Energy- an Inc. 5000 Company

  Jun 2023 - now

  Develop algorithms for the data analysis of energy related projects. Conduct energy audits at public schools for the purpose of identifying energy efficiency and decarbonization measures, in order to increase the quality of education and overall wellness of students. Design custom calculators to estimate the energy savings of more new equipment, as well as operational opportunities.

  • Associate Software Developer

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Engineering Coordinator

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2024