Yi Xiao

Experience

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  New York University

  May 2013 - May 2014

  GIS Student Consultant

  • Helped patrons do GIS raster and vector analyses for research purposes• Generated GIS tutorials and taught ArcGIS during tutorial sessions

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  New York City Mayor's Office of Environmental Remediation

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Geology/environmental Engineering Intern

  • Assisted reviewing and revising construction plans, remediation investigation reports, and remedial action work plans for brownfield remediation projects to meet cleanup requirements• Prepared project fact sheets for site investigation and remedial activities to facilitate public communication• Maintained MS Access contact database and characterized historical site investigation data

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  Carnegie Mellon University

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Brownfield Research Intern

  • Researched and produced a report on the socioeconomic impacts associated with brownfield redevelopment projects in Pittsburgh using a GIS time-series methodology• Created a tutorial to make fast assessments on quantifiable socioeconomic impacts for redevelopment projects to encourage public involvement

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  GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2021

  Set up, managed and documented assigned projects using Deltek Vision, MS Project and project planning Excel spreadsheets to standardize project tracking and documentation.Ensured the effective application of appropriate company policies and procedures, including project planning/scheduling, cost forecasting, progress measurement, health and safety protocols, training, and related reporting procedures.Attended and facilitated meetings with regulatory agencies and clients and collaborated with project teams to ensure timely decision-making and effective communication between project stakeholders at all levels. Show less Experienced Environmental Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental consulting industry. Skilled in GIS spatial analysis and mapping, ArcGIS Online, CAD, site assessment and investigation, site remediation, remedial oversight, PFAS investigation, UST closure, construction dewatering design and permit application, SSDS design, SPCC plan, waste characterization, NYCTA permit application, oil terminal evaluation, DNAPL recovery, vapor barrier inspection, environmental impact statement, brownfield redevelopment, community air monitoring, soil sampling, groundwater gauging and sampling, air sampling, data management, stormwater management, watershed analysis, and construction project management. Show less

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  • Environmental Engineer

    Jun 2017 - Mar 2021