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
2021.05 - 2025.02
- 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
2022.09 - 2024.12
- Instructed classes of 10-25 students in varying levels of chess theory.
Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph
2022.01 - 2022.04
- 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
2020.05 - 2020.08
- 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
2018.05 - 2018.09
- 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, ON2025-06
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2021
Skills
- MATLAB
- R
- Excel
- SQL
- Python
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
Timeline
Chess Instructor
Chess 'N Math Association
2022.09 - 2024.12
Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph
2022.01 - 2022.04
Research Assistant
Ecohydrology Research Lab
2021.05 - 2025.02
Research Assistant
Microbiology Research Lab
2020.05 - 2020.08
Drinking Water Treatment Operator
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana
2018.05 - 2018.09
Master of Science - Environmental Science
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics
University of Guelph