NICHOLAS F. TARDI
Deltona,FL
Summary
Biology student, veteran, and aspiring ocean explorer with strong technical, mechanical, and scientific foundations. Experienced in high-precision equipment maintenance, operational troubleshooting, and interdisciplinary teamwork—skills directly applicable to ROV systems, shipboard operations, and deep-sea scientific research. Passionate about marine ecosystems, deep-sea exploration, and advancing scientific discovery through fieldwork, collaboration, and innovative technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental / Veteran Liaison
U.S. House of Representatives
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with federal agencies (NOAA, FWC, USDA, DOE) on environmental issues.
- Communicate scientific concepts clearly through public outreach.
- Conduct research-based case analysis; prepare detailed reports.
- Train interns in workflow systems, communication, and data tracking.
Aviation Ordnanceman
Naval Air Station Lemoore
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Precision maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on aircraft systems.
- Daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness tasks.
- Managed maintenance logs, compliance documentation, and inventories.
- Led a 68-person technical team.
Duty Armorer
United States Navy
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Maintained 350+ pieces of equipment daily with strict safety compliance.
- Managed qualification/training records for 1,000+ personnel.
- Delivered equipment-handling and safety training.
- Participated in U.S.–Japan joint operations requiring strong communication.
Education
B.S. - Biology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01-2026
Associate of Science - Math / Science
West Hills College
Lemoore, CA05.2021
Skills
- Marine Science Skills
- Biological sampling & observation
- Scientific documentation
- Environmental & ecological knowledge
- Coral biology & symbiosis
- Data organization & reporting
- Science communication & outreach
- ROV Engineering Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance & calibration
- Diagnostics & problem-solving
- Safety inspections & protocol execution
- Inventory & system tracking
- Crew coordination & readiness
- General Strengths
- Hypervigilance & precision under pressure
- Team leadership & training
- Strong communication
- Fast technical learner
- Mission-driven work ethic
- Adaptability in remote or challenging environments
Timeline
Environmental / Veteran Liaison
U.S. House of Representatives
09.2021 - Current
Aviation Ordnanceman
Naval Air Station Lemoore
01.2018 - 01.2021
Duty Armorer
United States Navy
01.2015 - 01.2018
B.S. - Biology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Math / Science
West Hills College
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Comfortable in remote or confined environments
- Strong safety mindset
- Quick technology learner
- Passionate about deep-sea research and ROV technology