Melissa Kosla

Melissa Kosla

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director at ADM Associates

  • Education

    • University of California, Irvine

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor's Degree Earth System Science

      Minor: Global SustainabilitySpecialization: Hydrology and Terrestrial Ecology

  • Experience

    • UC Irvine

      Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

      ALLISON LAB (Oct 2014 – Jun 2015)I single-handedly reformatted global soil databases to create a statistical comparison between differing microbial estimates using MATLAB and Excel. I accomplished regional analyses, depth-focused weighted averages, data visualization, and constructed my findings into a presentation to local faculty and peers.PRITCHARD LAB (Mar 2014 - Jun 2014)I independently accomplished an exploratory analysis of atmospheric earth system models using Linux and MATLAB with 2D and 3D data visualization. I analyzed the quantitative and qualitative differences to hypothesize underlying causes of displayed abnormal atmospheric processes. My results were then constructed into a professional report. Show less

      • Undergraduate Student Researcher

        Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
      • FloodRISE Hazard Scholar

        Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
    • UtilityScore

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
      Junior Data Analyst

      JUNIOR DATA ANALYST (Jul 2016 – Sep 2016)I managed a national energy database to help homeowners become more energy efficient. My responsibilities included directly supporting the Project Manager and CTO using Excel, MySQL and Linux for data interpretation and review and revise official company documentation. I was the final person to review and upload each component of the database each month.PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Sep 2015 - Jul 2016)I worked with a small team to build a national energy database of over 20,000 utility rates and 200 metropolitan areas in Excel. I introduced new organizational methods and led my peers to integrate beneficial changes to processes to ensure quality and accuracy across the database. I was responsible for reformatting the database to meet rapidly changing goals. Show less

    • Terracon

      May 2017 - Sept 2017
      Assistant Geologist
    • ADM Associates

      Oct 2017 - now
      Director

      DIRECTOR (April 2024 - Present)SENIOR ANALYST (July 2020 - April 2024)I managed multiple portfolio contract evaluations while leading quantitative analyses for technically demanding program-level evaluations. This included training and managing direct report analysts, leading kickoff meetings, managing contracts between $200,000 and $1,200,000, communicating with client program managers on a daily basis, and producing formal reports for our client needs. ANALYST II (Apr 2018 - July 2020)I am the primary analyst on pilot programs using the open-source language R. I see projects through from start to finish, conducting data cleaning, data validation, data merges, and linear regression modeling, and then composing reports to summarize the process and findings of ADM's analysis.ANALYST I (Oct 2017 - Apr 2018)Conducted energy efficiency analysis for individual sites across several large clients, mainly using Excel. Researched newly updated measure codes and implementing current standards into calculations with measures such as lighting, HVAC, and weatherization. Assisted Senior Analysts and Data Scientists with program-wide energy saving analysis for measures involving smart thermostats and duty cycling using R. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Melissa Kosla
      Chancellor's Award of Distinction University of California, Irvine Chancellor Jun 2015 The Chancellor’s Award of Distinction recognizes an exceptional group of graduating students who exhibit a commitment to cutting-edge research, leadership, or service to UCI. The award recognizes UCI’s most outstanding undergraduates.
    • Awarded to Melissa Kosla
      Dean's Honor List UC Irvine Jun 2015 11 Recognitions
    • Awarded to Melissa Kosla
      Earth System Science Outstanding Senior Award University of California, Irvine Jun 2015 Given to one graduating student in each department who has shown superior academic merit.