Paul R. Panehal

Paul R. Panehal has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Paul R. is currently working as a QA Engineer at SSP Innovations, LLC since 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Configuration Analyst at Oscar Health from 2022 to 2023.

Paul has a strong background in IT application configuration analysis and geographic information systems (GIS). Paul R. worked at FirstEnergy from 2018 to 2022, where they served as an IT Application Configuration Analyst and a Designer - GIS Specialist. In these roles, they utilized Python, PL/SQL, C#. Net, JavaScript, and REST APIs to automate map making of electrical assets and develop programming solutions.

Before joining FirstEnergy, Paul worked as a Paraprofessional GIS Intern at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District from 2016 to 2018. Paul R.'sresponsibilities included analyzing and developing impervious surface area data, performing data analysis and quality control using ArcGIS, and conducting QA-QC analysis.

Paul R. also has experience as a Survey Technician at Dempsey Surveying Company, a Collections Volunteer - Vertebrate Paleontology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and as Yard Personnel/Customer Service at Falls Tool Rental.

Paul's early work experience includes being a Laboratory Assistant at Kent State University Geology Department, where they were involved in preparing samples for analyzation. Paul R. also served as a Building Monitor at Seven Hills Recreation Center and as a Student Ambassador at Cuyahoga Community College.

Overall, Paul R. Panehal has a strong background in GIS, IT application configuration analysis, and data analysis, with demonstrated experience in programming and automating processes.

Paul R. Panehal received their high school diploma from Sparta High School in 2007. After that, they pursued higher education at Cuyahoga Community College, where they obtained an associate's degree from 2010 to 2013. Following their time at the community college, Paul attended Kent State University from 2013 to 2015, where they earned a bachelor's degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. Paul then continued their education at Oregon State University starting in 2017, where they are currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.