Carlisle Construction Materials

Last Friday marked the conclusion of my internship at Carlisle Construction Materials as a Sales Analyst Intern—and what an incredible experience it has been.   During my time there, I had the opportunity to build an interactive Power BI dashboard for portfolio analysis and lead prioritization. By leveraging Salesforce data, I identified $590 million in reroofing opportunities across 60+ accounts, dramatically improving the team's visibility into the sales pipeline.   I also conducted a comprehensive analysis using Dodge New Construction data, uncovering 300+ new potential roofing opportunities, representing approximately 5.5 billion square feet of prospective work.   A heartfelt thank you goes to Joseph Tubioli —your leadership, steady guidance, and unwavering support were truly instrumental in shaping these projects and in my personal development this summer. Your mentorship made all the difference.   Now, as I transition back into my academic journey, entering my senior year—I’m eager to apply what I’ve learned to finish strong and prepare for my next professional step. Thank you to everyone who made this summer unforgettable! #internship #CarlisleConstructionMaterials #Gratitude

This summer, I had the opportunity to work in the R&D department at Carlisle Construction Materials as the only Analytical Intern. I spent the summer working on method devlopment for a Jupiter 449 F3: Simultaneous Thermogravimetric Analyzer (STA). This instrument combines 4 testing methods, TGA, DSC, FTIR, and GCMS. The analytical lab currently uses these separately, but together they can do evolved gas analysis for a variety of materials. After lots of research, troubleshooting, long meetings and chemistry trainings, I was able to validate what we know about CCM’s polyisocyanurate insulation foam using the new STA/IR methods on the Jupiter. Last week I presented this research to the R&D department while also discussing the capabilities and future of this instrument. We also recently showcased our projects at the company wide Summer Intern Expo. I want to thank Travis Rosmus, my mentor Melissa Peiffer, and the entire analytical team for allowing me to work independently on this project, while giving me assistance when I needed it. I cannot wait to apply what I’ve learned this summer to my last year of undergrad.

It’s hard to believe it’s already been two months since I joined Carlisle Construction Materials. The journey has been nothing short of a steep but rewarding learning curve, grounded in my background as an architect and the product innovation frameworks I’ve explored at Carnegie Mellon University. These two pillars have acted as a strong foundation, enabling me to quickly adapt to the world of product innovation and development. Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to present my work to the R&D Innovation team and later share an expo-style presentation with the broader company. The experience was both exhilarating and humbling. It was a fantastic moment to showcase work from the last two months and gain feedback and insights from others in the company. Some key takeaways from my journey so far: 1. Industry Insight as a Differentiator: My hands-on experience designing and executing architectural projects in India helped me quickly cut through noise in customer feedback from key personas in the construction industry and focus on solving the right problems. 2. Strategic Product Thinking: In a large, established ecosystem, innovation must complement - not cannibalize - existing products. It’s critical to measure both additive revenue potential and the ability to capture market share as the impact potential of new product development. 3. Thinking Beyond Internal Development: Sometimes the best solution lies in partnerships, acquisitions or entering new markets - not just in-house R&D. This experience has sharpened my perspective on the full spectrum of innovation opportunities and reinforced the value of approaching product development with both creativity and commercial rigor. The journey is just the beginning!