Jeffrey Bordiga
Petaluma
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven intern with hands-on experience at Zimmer Lab, adept in R programming and GIS software. Successfully automated data processing tasks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in 3D design and additive manufacturing, complemented by strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality in environmental research projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Zimmer Lab at UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Used GIS software to map burn extent for natural reserves affected by 2020 wildfires, aiding in impact assessment and recovery planning.
- Executed statewide fieldwork projects, collecting samples and maintaining infrastructure to support environmental assessments.
- Prepared lab samples for analysis, ensuring accuracy and reliability in test results.
- Used R to build multiple problem-solving and quality of life related scripts to automate tasks previously performed by human staff (restructured sample data for Microsoft Access)
Intern
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Watsonville
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed R scripts to automate problem-solving and quality of life tasks, enabling mentors to process large image sets more efficiently
- Supported execution of experiments in laboratory setting under guidance of senior researchers.
- Documented experimental procedures and results in lab notebooks accurately.
- Maintained lab equipment and ensured cleanliness of workspaces daily.
- Executed fieldwork projects around reserve, including land surveying and water quality measurement, to support environmental research
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2022
Skills
- 3D Design and Printing
- Additive Manufacturing
- Machining
- Welding
- Metalworking
- AutoCAD
- AutoDesk Fusion
- Proficient Programmer
- Python
- C
- C
- Java
- JavaScript
- R
- MatLab
- GIS
- Databases
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Apps
Timeline
Intern
Zimmer Lab at UC Santa Cruz
07.2022 - 09.2022
Intern
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
07.2021 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California Riverside
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of California Santa Cruz