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Nicholas Puopolo

Toronto,ON

Summary

Recent master's graduate skilled in data analysis and environmental research with experience using a variety of data software and GIS in practical applications. Proven experience instructing and supporting diverse student groups in technical subjects. Eager to use analytical skills and educational background to contribute as a Data Analyst in a dynamic organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Ecohydrology Research Lab
05.2021 - 02.2025
  • Conducted research on the topic of climate-crop interaction and risk in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

Chess Instructor

Chess 'N Math Association
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Instructed classes of 10-25 students in varying levels of chess theory.

Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Taught and graded a microbiology lab for 25 second-year science students on the topics of Winogradsky columns, microbial culturing and enumeration, isolation, microscopy techniques, DNA extraction, PCR, and DNA sequencing.

Research Assistant

Microbiology Research Lab
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked to enhance water quality monitoring strategies and fecal source tracking in public beaches in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Drinking Water Treatment Operator

YMCA Camp Kitchikewana
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Managed a drinking water treatment plant which supplied drinking water to 300+ individuals, conducting daily water tests and proposing system improvements. Coordinated with vendors and oversaw accounts of ∼$10k.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Geomatics

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
04.2021

Skills

  • MATLAB
  • R
  • Excel
  • SQL

  • Python
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS

Timeline

Chess Instructor

Chess 'N Math Association
09.2022 - 12.2024

Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
01.2022 - 04.2022

Research Assistant

Ecohydrology Research Lab
05.2021 - 02.2025

Research Assistant

Microbiology Research Lab
05.2020 - 08.2020

Drinking Water Treatment Operator

YMCA Camp Kitchikewana
05.2018 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Environmental Science

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Science - Geomatics

University of Guelph
Nicholas Puopolo