Daniel Doucelin
Denver,CO
Summary
Multidisciplinary project and water science professional with dual Master’s degrees in Water Sciences and Project Management, offering extensive experience in applied environmental research with esteemed organizations such as CNRS, OFB, and INRAE. Proficient in field sampling, hydromorphological assessments, sediment and water quality analysis, and data processing using R to ensure robust scientific outcomes. Strong background in project coordination, technical reporting, and stakeholder engagement complemented by hands-on experience as an outdoor and ski instructor, demonstrating exceptional situational awareness, safety management, and leadership skills in dynamic environments. Adaptable and analytical, capable of bridging scientific rigor with operational execution to drive impactful results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Resources Specialist & Alpine Safety — Hydology, GIS, Field Expertise & Risk Management
Independent contractor
01.2024 - Current
- Hydrology & GIS: Surface runoff modeling (IRIP) and spatial analysis using LiDAR/Sentinel-2 data. Expertise in hydromorphology, drainage networks, and wetland interactions.
- Risk Management: Strategic territorial studies (GEMA/Flood risk) under climate constraints.
- Operational safety management in whitewater and alpine environments.
- Field Expertise: Independent Instructor (Rafting, Skiing). Specialist in risk assessment and environmental awareness in demanding remote settings.
Data Analyst — Field Research in River Hydromorphology and Bio-indication
French Office for Biodiversity (OFB)
Lyon Area, France
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted large-scale analysis of hydromorphological monitoring datasets (CarlHyce and SyRah)
- Identified patterns of environmental pressures across temporal campaigns
- Performed statistical analysis and correlated environmental pressures with monitoring stations at multiple spatial scales
- Contributed to methodological improvement and data structuring for reporting
- Reviewed and synthesized scientific literature on bio-indication and river morphology
- Wrote a comprehensive synthesis report
Research Analyst — Environmental Data
CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research)
Lyon Area, France
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted field investigations for river pollution assessment in regulated and impacted watersheds
- Performed sediment geochemistry analyses (trace metals, organic contaminants) to evaluate contamination levels
- Processed and analyzed environmental datasets to support pollution source identification and risk assessment
- Integrated field, laboratory, and spatial data to assess anthropogenic impacts on river systems
- Contributed to technical reporting and scientific deliverables for research and environmental management stakeholders
Management & IT Consulting (Industrial & Energy Sectors)
Clients: Volvo Group, EDF (Electricité de France)
Lyon Area, France
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Delivered project, IT, and contract management support for large industrial and energy programs
- Led digital transformation initiatives (invoicing workflows, contract digitization, data acquisition tools)
- Performed functional analysis and evaluation of enterprise systems (CRM, Siebel)
- Supported GDPR compliance for unstructured data through risk assessments, remediation coordination, and reporting
- Conducted contract, technical, and financial reviews for major energy infrastructure projects
- Identified and monitored contractual, legal, and project risks
- Managed contract documentation, amendments, and change history tracking
- Developed dashboards for project performance monitoring, cost control, and schedule oversight
- Provided business analysis, stakeholder coordination, and change management support
Education
Master’s in Water Science -
University Lyon 2
Lyon, France01.2023
MSc - Project Management & Business Engineering
INSEEC
Lyon, France01.2017
BSc - Sports Science (STAPS)
Universities of Lyon 1 & Savoie
Lyon & Chambéry, France01.2015
Skills
- Project Tools: Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Office
- Data Analysis: RStudio, Excel, XLSTAT, XRF, Core Scanner
- GIS & Modeling: QGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC HMS
- Data Management: Data cleaning, protocol design, multivariate analysis
- Soft Skills: Coordination, user needs assessment, communication with stakeholders, change management, scrum master, analytical thinking, expert problem solving & customer relations
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Water Resources Specialist & Alpine Safety — Hydology, GIS, Field Expertise & Risk Management
Independent contractor
01.2024 - Current
Data Analyst — Field Research in River Hydromorphology and Bio-indication
French Office for Biodiversity (OFB)
03.2023 - 12.2023
Research Analyst — Environmental Data
CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research)
02.2022 - 11.2022
Management & IT Consulting (Industrial & Energy Sectors)
Clients: Volvo Group, EDF (Electricité de France)
11.2017 - 06.2021
MSc - Project Management & Business Engineering
INSEEC
BSc - Sports Science (STAPS)
Universities of Lyon 1 & Savoie
Master’s in Water Science -
University Lyon 2
Interests
Ski racing, Ice hockey & Fly fishing