Veenu King
Data AnalystAI is analyzing your overall score…
Identifying your key strengths…
Evaluating your skill match against the job requirements…
Assessing your cultural and operational fit
AI is analyzing your overall score…
Identifying your key strengths…
Evaluating your skill match against the job requirements…
Assessing your cultural and operational fit
Entrepreneurship x Sustainability x Human-Centered Design
I am 1-part environmentalist, 1-part techie, and 2-part creator. My passions are rooted in developing sustainable products (digital and physical) that enrich the lived-human experience in the nexus of data x beauty/art x environment. I am a sustainability leader with diverse experience in product innovation, machine learning, Web3 and circular economy strategies, capable of delivering cradle-to-cradle sustainability solutions. As an innovator and entrepreneur, I have spent my career designing and implementing solutions that address our most pressing global challenges. My experience ranges from leading research projects in climate risk analysis, to developing sustainability-focused solutions & businesses like software-based marketplaces that build capacity for marginalized communities or like designing luxury silk fabrics made from lotus by-products. I am driven by my passion for creating a more sustainable and harmonious world, and I bring this same drive and focus to every project I undertake. With a track record of success in both technical and strategic roles, I am committed to using my skills and expertise to make a positive impact.
Yale University
Master of Environmental Management, Industrial Ecology & Green Chemistry, Business & the Environment, Energy & the Environment.
January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2022
Princeton University
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Operations Research and Financial Engineering
January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2016
University Preparatory Academy
Diploma
January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2012
New Leaf Climate Partners
New Leaf Climate Partners
October 1, 2023 – Present
Remote
Yale University
Richard Light Language Fellow
September 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023
Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan
Yale University
VP& Head of Creative Projects and Environmental Initiatives @ Yale Blockchain Club
January 1, 2022 – June 1, 2022
Yale University
CEO & Co-Founder @ WovX
September 1, 2021 – March 1, 2022
Yale University
Team and Product Lead @ BuyBy
June 1, 2021 – November 1, 2021
Yale University
Sustainability Consultant & Advisor @ NoBrainer Food
November 1, 2020 – May 1, 2021
GamerSafer
Technical Researcher
February 1, 2020 – March 1, 2021
San Jose, California, United States
Biztics.Com
Product Researcher
January 1, 2020 – Present
Texas, United States
HITactics, Inc.
Data Scientist Team Lead
June 1, 2017 – August 1, 2020
Santa Monica, CA
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Enterprise Demand Forecaster & Business Intelligence Analyst
December 1, 2016 – May 1, 2017
Santa Clara, CA
Princeton University
Operations Research and Financial Engineer Intern
June 1, 2014 – August 1, 2014
Princeton, New Jersey
NASA Ames Research Center
Intern
June 1, 2012 – September 1, 2012
Mountain View, CA
Lotus Silk - The Holy Grail Sustainable Fabric for High Fashion
January 1, 2022 – June 1, 2022
Built company WovX based on Lotus Silk research as THE Holy Grail Sustainable Fabric for High Fashion. Using the by-products of lotus root harvesting, farmers and artisans manually create lotus silk fabric. (0 carbon emissions, waste-reuse, biodegradable, cradle-to-cradle fabric). We designed machine to automate the most labor-intensive step of the production process to bring this fabric to a commercial scale.
BuyBy: Circular Economy Marketplace for ByProducts
June 1, 2021 – December 1, 2021
● Designed software-based marketplace app that enables Indian farmers to sell crop stubbles and other by-products to generate alternative income rather than burning them ● Collaboration with Stanford University, Yale School of the Environment, Yale School of Management ● Won First in International Graduate Research Geneva Challenge to promote SDG Goals, won semi-finals to represent North America in the competition
Automated Geospatial Climate Risk Analyses of Global Supply Chains
June 1, 2021 – September 1, 2021
Designed a product roadmap of an Automated Geospatial Climate Risk Analyses of Global Supply Chains software. Conducted market research with corporate Sustainability leaders as to what kind of software and technology would be most beneficial for companies to assess their Climate Risk for their Global Supply Chains.
Industrial Symbiosis Handbook for Small Scale Corporations.
January 1, 2021 – June 1, 2021
Please reach out if interested in implementing industrial symbiosis for your organization.
Estimating the Benefits of Scaling up Industrial Symbiosis in Canada:
September 1, 2020 – December 1, 2020
Designed a model to estimating the benefits of scaling up Industrial Symbiosis (IS) in Canada. Provided actionable insight as to what kind of Industrial Symbiotic relationships between industries are most common, which ones have potential, and how to measure impact of funding IS in Canada. (Government project)
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's project portfolio and work experience show a strong inclination towards sustainability, environmental impact, and social good, which aligns well with organizations focused on these areas. Their diverse experience, from academic research to startup co-founding and consulting, indicates adaptability and a broad perspective. The target role of 'Data Analyst' is supported by their past roles as Data Scientist Team Lead and Enterprise Demand Forecaster, suggesting a good fit for data-driven environments. However, the lack of specific technical skills listed for many projects makes it hard to assess the depth of their technical contribution in those areas.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills through various roles at Yale University and New Leaf Climate Partners. Their experience in developing strategic partnerships and managing diverse projects indicates a proactive and collaborative work attitude. The focus on sustainable initiatives and social impact suggests alignment with mission-driven organizations. However, without psychometric test results, a full assessment of stress handling and team collaboration is not possible.