Benjamin Anderson

Benjamin Anderson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Benjamin currently works as a Senior Energy Analyst at Ascend Analytics. Prior to that, they worked as a Modeling Engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory from 2018 to 2023.

In 2017, Benjamin served as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Natel Energy, where they were involved in conceptualizing, modeling, and testing joint fixtures. Benjamin used test results to improve theoretical joint models and conduct more accurate fatigue and separation analysis.

Before that, Benjamin worked as a Student Assistant at Cornell University from 2016 to 2017, where they organized residence hall events and assisted transfer students. Benjamin was also a Team Member of the Cornell Cross Country Ski Racing Team, achieving podium finishes at USCSA national competitions.

Benjamin was a part of Engineers for a Sustainable World from 2013 to 2016, where they contributed to projects like constructing electricity generation systems and designing instream hydrokinetic turbines.

Furthermore, Benjamin gained experience as a Systems Engineering Intern at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in 2016, designing and building AUVs and marine surface vehicles. Benjamin also worked as a Soft Body Robotics Lab Researcher at Cornell University, collaborating on the development of an air-actuated morphing wing for a hybrid air-submarine drone.

In addition, Benjamin worked as an Engineering Intern at ANDRITZ in 2015, primarily focusing on drafting with AutoCAD and providing engineering support for paper mill machinery.

Overall, Benjamin Anderson has gained a wide range of skills and experiences in energy analysis, modeling, engineering, research, and project management throughout their career.

Benjamin Anderson obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, where they studied from 2013 to 2017. Benjamin then pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 2017. Prior to their higher education, Benjamin attended Queensbury High School from 2008 to 2013 and received an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors. Additionally, in January 2023, they obtained several certifications, including "Become a High Performer," "Become a Manager," "Become a Project Manager," and "Time Management Fundamentals" from LinkedIn.