Melissa Kosla

Experience

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  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
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  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

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  Terracon

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Geologist
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  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