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Keiana Samoy

Non-NASA Portfolio Analyst

Biography

Keiana Samoy is the Non-NASA Portfolio Analyst at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where she generates data-driven insights and drives business development for the Caltech Contracting Mechanism (CCM). Her role encompasses business administration, operations, and financial analysis. In addition to these responsibilities, Keiana designs automated data tracking systems to enhance portfolio visibility and provides the strategic support necessary to align institutional investments with JPL's long-term objectives.

Education

M.S. Computational Data Analytics, Georgia Institute of Technology (Present)
B.S. Business Analytics & Honors in Business, California State University, Northridge (2023)

Professional Experience

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory – Pasadena, CA

Non-NASA Portfolio Analyst (Strategy & Formulation) | Oct 2025 – Present
Business Analyst (Mobility & Robotic Systems) | May 2023 – Oct 2025
Year-Round Business Analyst Intern (Mobility & Robotic Systems) | Aug 2022 – May 2023
Summer Business Analyst Intern (Autonomous Systems) | Jun 2022 – Aug 2022

Research Interests

Machine Learning & Statistical Modeling
Resource Allocation & Scheduling
Process Improvement

Awards

JPL Team Award - ENGAGE Business Support
- For excellent business support to the ENGAGE project, meeting everchanging schedules and deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
JPL Voyager (Individual) Award - CRITICAL Program Administration, August 2025
- For business operations success and process improvement in CRITICAL program administration across 8+ tasks.
JPL Team Award - Pressurized Rover Project Team
- For planning and executing a highly successful Mobility Technical Interchange Meeting for Pressurized Rover project leaders from NASA, JAXA, and Toyota.
JPL Team Award - 347 High Profile Visits, September 2024
- In recognition of outstanding contributions to ensuring 347's FY24 high profile visits & workshops were executed seamlessly and successfully.
JPL Team Award - Division 34 Investment Showcase, September 2024
- In recognition of outstanding contributions to the Division 34 (Autonomous Systems) Investment Showcase, ensuring a successful executed event.
JPL Team Award - JPL Holiday Party, December 2023
- For exceptional planning and execution of the inaugural JPL "Holiday on the Arroyo" party.
JPL Team Award - Special Events 3417 Business Team, September 2023
- For hosting and providing logistical support for two high visibility events (DARPA NOM4D and DARTS) with over 120 attendees from JPL, government agencies, and guests from around the world.

Other Forms of Recognition

Certificate of Appreciation - JPL STEM Engagement Fire Aid, January 2025
- For aiding the JPL STEM Engagement Office during the January 2025 fires. Keiana provided extraordinary help to the team and the intern community.
Certificate of Achievement - OPOC Best Onboarding Record, September 2024
- In recognition of your exemplary leadership in guiding Division 34 (Autonomous Systems) to achieve the best onboarding record for the 2024 Summer Student Program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Certificate of Appreciation - APEX Onboarding Learner, September 2024
- In recognition of your valuable role as the On-Boarding Learner and the vital support you provided to the On-Boarding Lead during the 2024 Summer Student Program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Certificate of Appreciation - OPOC, September 2024
- In recognition of your invaluable support and dedication to the success of the 2024 Summer Student Program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
347 NOVA Award - Space Camp, August 2023
- For designing and successfully executing the section's pilot run of Space Camp by engaging 90+ interns, guiding small group discussions, and participating on panels.