Summary
Philip Orlando is a data-focused environmental scientist and consultant with eight years of experience applying R, Python, and GIS to air quality research and operational data work. Currently a Data Consultant at Kaiser Permanente, he brings a research-driven approach from graduate work at Portland State University where he designed mobile monitoring platforms and calibrated sensors against federal reference methods. His hands-on background spans aethalometers, particle counters, reactive nitrogen sampling, and microcontroller-based environmental sensing, enabling robust source apportionment and hotspot mapping. Philip pairs field expertise with reproducible analytical workflows, having used PMF, ISORROPIA II, and custom Python/R scripts to translate complex pollutant datasets into actionable insights. Based in Portland, he blends academic rigor with practical deployment experience—often uncovering high-order spatial variability in urban diesel and construction-related emissions. Colleagues rely on him for bridging instrumentation, data engineering, and clear visualization to inform mitigation and policy decisions.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Science, Master of Science - MS, Environmental Science at Portland State University