Senior Remote Sensing Scientist

• Oct 2022 - Present

Independent Contractor

• Oct 2018 - Oct 2022

Assisting private companies and universities in the US and Canada on the use of physics-based/radiative transfer models and machine learning methods for coastal mapping (satellite-derived bathymetry and seafloor classification) in different coastal waters around the world. Recent work includes the development of a satellite-based detection algorithm for coral reef mapping in US Pacific Islands (client: University of Hawaii), and satellite-derived bathymetry for coastal waters (client: TCarta Marine) Show less

Earth Observation Scientist

• Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

Assisted with using a regional algorithm for satellite data processing for Canada’s smartWhales project. Used Principal Component Analysis for estimating chlorophyll-a concentration in the Gulf of Maine and St Lawrence Experimented with ensemble machine learning to analyse satellite data (derivation of chlorophyll-a concentration and phenology metrics Assisted with using a regional algorithm for satellite data processing for Canada’s smartWhales project. Used Principal Component Analysis for estimating chlorophyll-a concentration in the Gulf of Maine and St Lawrence Experimented with ensemble machine learning to analyse satellite data (derivation of chlorophyll-a concentration and phenology metrics

Earth observation for water resources Intern

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

Advised and recommended best practices on the use of remote sensing for water resources management Advised and recommended best practices on the use of remote sensing for water resources management

Project Coordinator

• May 2021 - Dec 2021

Performed atmospheric correction of Sentinel 3 imagery to support water quality monitoring in Lake Erie and analysed WorldView-3 to derive wetland features in Southern BC coasts. Used Random Forest algorithm for invasive species mapping in southern British Columbia, Canada Performed atmospheric correction of Sentinel 3 imagery to support water quality monitoring in Lake Erie and analysed WorldView-3 to derive wetland features in Southern BC coasts. Used Random Forest algorithm for invasive species mapping in southern British Columbia, Canada

Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2020

Researched activities on the use of radiative-transfer based modeling techniques for water depth and seafloor mapping using multispectral remote sensing Researched in-scene and physics based atmospheric correction methods for water pixels Worked with students with the goal of helping them understand course concepts Prepared lab materials and slides and made weekly presentation Provided general support and one-to-one assistance, and offered constructive feedback Advised and guided students on scientific writing and poster presentation Trained students on the use of remote sensing and GIS to support a variety of environmental operations Show less

Research Intern

• Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

Created story maps using Leaflet to communicate UNESCO's project progress on small island developing states Created story maps using Leaflet to communicate UNESCO's project progress on small island developing states

PhD Data Fellow

• Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

Showcased the use of satellite remote sensing and object base image analysis for slum mapping, providing accurate data for slum mapping in Kenya Showcased the use of satellite remote sensing and object base image analysis for slum mapping, providing accurate data for slum mapping in Kenya

Remote Sensing Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

Provided remote sensing (RS) services such as image processing & interpretation while finding solutions to RS problems (sun glint, atmospheric correction, sensor noise) as applied to water depth/seafloor mapping, leading to increase in value of RS data Provided remote sensing (RS) services such as image processing & interpretation while finding solutions to RS problems (sun glint, atmospheric correction, sensor noise) as applied to water depth/seafloor mapping, leading to increase in value of RS data

Remote Sensing Consultant

• Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

Processed satellite images for atmospheric correction and advised on best procedure and algorithms for different atmospheres (summer/winter/autumn) and targets (land/water) Documented and produced a technical paper for TCarta Marine’s (USA) remote sensing operation Processed satellite images for atmospheric correction and advised on best procedure and algorithms for different atmospheres (summer/winter/autumn) and targets (land/water) Documented and produced a technical paper for TCarta Marine’s (USA) remote sensing operation

Mapping Technician

• Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

Processed and analyzed satellite imageries (Landsat, QuickBird and WV-2) with ArcGIS and eCognition to assess wetland dynamics in Roberts & Sturgeon Banks Wildlife Management Areas Produced maps to reveal change and current distribution of marshes over a period of 30 years Presented findings and discussed the development of fact-based management and monitoring of salt marshes with project leader, funding partners and all stakeholders for policy formulation Processed and analyzed satellite imageries (Landsat, QuickBird and WV-2) with ArcGIS and eCognition to assess wetland dynamics in Roberts & Sturgeon Banks Wildlife Management Areas Produced maps to reveal change and current distribution of marshes over a period of 30 years Presented findings and discussed the development of fact-based management and monitoring of salt marshes with project leader, funding partners and all stakeholders for policy formulation

Research Assistant

• Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

Satellite-derived bathymetry Satellite-derived bathymetry

GIS Technician

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

Captured electrical networks data of London and SE London using NETMAP Updated and maintained electrical data sets ensuring attribute consistency and accuracy Edited and analyzed field data while solving incidents and faults for users Updated vector and gazetteer data into the spatial data warehouse and action spatial data updates Captured electrical networks data of London and SE London using NETMAP Updated and maintained electrical data sets ensuring attribute consistency and accuracy Edited and analyzed field data while solving incidents and faults for users Updated vector and gazetteer data into the spatial data warehouse and action spatial data updates

GIS Data Enhancement Officer

• Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

Map production for flood management and pollution control for Scottish Environmental Protection Agency Map production for flood management and pollution control for Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Auditor

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

Researcher (Climate change adaptation)

• Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

Developed a framework for climate change adaptation decision making in South East Asia Developed a framework for climate change adaptation decision making in South East Asia