NAHNDI KIRK-BRADLEY
Austin,TX
Summary
Graduate Engineer with a Ph.D. in Biological & Agricultural Engineering and hands-on experience in experimental design, technical data collection, analytical modeling, and structured documentation. Proficient in AutoCAD, MATLAB, and advanced quantitative analysis. Skilled in preparing clear technical reports, maintaining detailed research records, and collaborating with faculty, researchers, and cross-functional teams to support engineering decision-making. Experienced in organizing complex datasets, validating results, and translating technical findings into actionable recommendations. Brings a strong foundation in systems thinking, problem-solving, and analytical rigor applicable to environmental and data-driven engineering roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Program Manager 3
eBay Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Managed data workflows supporting 2,500+ stakeholders across 14 organizations, ensuring precise documentation, quality control, and compliance alignment to enable accurate planning and decision-making.
- Built and maintained Airtable ecosystems used by 300+ engineering and product teams, overseeing schema design, workflow mapping, and cross-functional execution tracking for large-scale planning cycles.
- Designed 50+ automations, scripts, and analytical models that streamlined data flow, reduced manual work by 30–50%, and significantly improved forecasting accuracy across teams.
- Integrated data from 10+ systems (e.g., Jira, InfoHub, vendor platforms) and developed executive dashboards that improved portfolio visibility, capacity insights, and operational transparency.
- Collaborated with 100+ engineering leads, VPs, PMs, TPMs, and external vendors, refining requirements, resolving bottlenecks, and delivering scalable technical solutions adopted org-wide.
- Produced clear visual and written documentation—including process maps, system diagrams, and executive briefs—used for leadership reviews, resource planning, and alignment across all 14 orgs.
Data Analyst (Intern & AWF)
eBay Inc.
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Produced 30+ technical reports, data summaries, and visualizations supporting executive decision-making—deliverables comparable to engineering memos, permitting documentation, and design justification packages.
- Conducted large-scale data assessments across 2,000–3,000+ records to evaluate system performance and operational trends, mirroring engineering analyses used in feasibility studies, design evaluations, and construction tracking.
- Partnered with 50+ cross-functional stakeholders to refine complex requirements, validate data integrity across multiple technical systems, and ensure accuracy for planning and compliance workflows.
Graduate Research Engineer
Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Conducted 20+ field experiments involving precise measurements, sample collection, compliance documentation to support engineering research and system validation.
- Prepared 20–30+ technical deliverables including engineering reports, schematics, SOPs, and regulatory documentation used for audits, research publications, and stakeholder reviews.
- Coordinated testing and field operations with 5–10 multidisciplinary team members, ensuring alignment on safety protocols, equipment needs, and project timelines across engineering, research, and operations groups.
- Applied statistical modeling and engineering analysis to evaluate system performance, generating data summaries and insights that informed design improvements and treatment strategy recommendations.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas A&M University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared 20+ technical materials, schematics, and lab documentation, reinforcing core skills used for engineering markups, plan sets, specification reviews, and construction communication.
Recruitment Graduate Assistant
Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed structured communication materials and coordinated outreach activities for 2,000+ prospective students, helping strengthen engagement across diverse academic programs.
Business Optimization Intern
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted engineering-based assessments across 5+ projects to identify process inefficiencies, resulting in measurable cost-saving and time-saving recommendations adopted by cross-functional teams.
- Built automated dashboards used by 200+ stakeholders to track operational performance metrics—similar to monitoring field progress, compliance indicators, and engineering KPIs in real time.
- Performed many quality checks and data verification reviews aligned with regulatory, engineering, and documentation standards to ensure system accuracy and audit readiness.
Education
Ph.D. - Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01.2024
M.S. - Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01.2022
B.S. - Biological Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC01.2020
Study Abroad - Mechanical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, China 01.2018
Skills
- Engineering & Design: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ArcGIS, MATLAB
- Analysis & Modeling: RStudio, JMP, SPSS, Excel (advanced), data validation
- Fieldwork & Documentation: Photo documentation, compliance tracking, schematic markups, Experimental data recording
- Project Tools: Power BI, Visio, Workday
- Planning Tools: Airtable, Visier, Jira
- Core Competencies: Cost estimation, report writing, stakeholder communication, field research, data gathering
- Laboratory experiments
Accomplishments
Kunze Fellowship Recipient, May 2023
GPSG Presidents Advocacy Award, May 2023
USDA NC-213 Student Winner, March 2022
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, April 2022
GEM University Fellow, March 2020
Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society, Undergrad
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Undergrad
ELITE Scholar, Undergrad
NRCS Scholar, Undergrad
IES Abroad Ambassador, Undergrad
Certification
- CIRTL Associate Teaching Certificate
- Vector Biology & Vector-Borne Disease Response Certificate
- Kunze Fellowship Recipient
- USDA NC-213 Research Award Winner
- GEM University Fellow
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Technical Program Manager 3
eBay Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Data Analyst (Intern & AWF)
eBay Inc.
08.2022 - 08.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas A&M University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Graduate Research Engineer
Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 08.2024
Recruitment Graduate Assistant
Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Business Optimization Intern
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2017
Ph.D. - Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Texas A&M University
M.S. - Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Texas A&M University
B.S. - Biological Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Study Abroad - Mechanical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University