Margaret Harrington

About Margaret Harrington

I am an Environmental Engineer with a strong foundation in water resources and water quality, combined with recent expertise in AI-driven market research. My professional journey includes leveraging data science techniques — such as SQL, Python, Qlik, and Excel — to analyze and interpret complex datasets, both in the environmental engineering space and in the consumer market research field.Environmental Engineering Expertise:Consultant to the U.S. EPA, specializing in water quality and water resources management. Analyzed raw water data to develop effluent limitations and guidelines (ELGs), focusing on high-priority point source pollution categories. Conducted cost analyses, researched new wastewater treatment technologies, and wrote technical reports and regulatory documents.Worked on EPA’s WaterSense program, collaborating with various stakeholders (manufacturers, retailers, utilities) to promote water-efficient products and strategies, ultimately helping communities conserve water and reduce their environmental impact.AI-Powered Market Research & Consumer Insights:Recently transitioned into AI-driven market research, leveraging advanced tools to analyze large-scale consumer and market data. Led AI-powered trend detection, sentiment analysis, and predictive analytics for major clients such as Estee Lauder, Crocs, Kimberly Clark, and Visa.Automated data collection and insights generation to uncover market trends, consumer behaviors, and growth opportunities. Created personalized, data-driven reports and visualizations, helping brands refine their strategies and connect with their target audiences more effectively.Applied AI-based customer segmentation to optimize marketing strategies and drive targeted campaigns.With a blend of environmental engineering expertise and cutting-edge AI market research skills, I bring a unique perspective to solving complex problems and identifying actionable insights — whether in sustainability or consumer behavior

Experience

1. Sr Environmental Specialist

   Amtrak

   Feb 2026 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

Education

• University of Delaware

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Environmental Engineering