GeoBase Administrator

• Jun 2021 - Present

Cartographer

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

- Worked as part of a team performing a diverse set of geospatial processing and production tasks and non-geospatial tasks - Identified, analyzed, evaluated and assembled geospatial source data from onsite and commercial data sources - Supported production workflows within on site HPC and in field environments - Maintained regular communications with team members - Provided geospatial expertise in geospatial production environment and development automated production workflows - Took on and completed project tasks independently with minimal oversight from Supervisors - Aided the development, integration and oversaw Quality Control and Quality Assurance tasks to ensure data integrity alongside other staff - Worked within the IGI&S SDSFIE - Worked in a team environment to ensure physical and data security procedures - Worked in a team environment to assist with the planning, designing and implementation of project work - Further developed knowledge of geospatial principles including datum/projection, data types and formats, accuracy assessment methodologies, data integrity, ortho-rectification and GIS analysis - Further developed knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules or composition and grammar - Communicated to others to convey information effectively - Skilled at understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making - Effectively interacted with other team members possessing a range of knowledge and skillsets, from highly technical to non-technical support staff

GIS Technician

• May 2014 - May 2019

- Led subordinate to apply theories, concepts and applications of geographic science, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry and computer vision, in order to solve problems of a geographic nature - Inspired others to gain experience in geography, digital cartography, photogrammetry and physical science in order to successfully integrate and apply the full range of remote sensing technology to accomplish an NSF mission and goals - Instructed subordinate to work with a number of image processing procedures such as preprocessing, terrain extraction, 3D modeling and extraction, classification, radiometric correction, image normalization and change detection - Supervised others working with multiple types of resolutions of remote sensing data include sensor technologies such as LiDAR, aerial photography and high resolution satellites - Developed strong working relationship with subject matter experts for interpretation and application of policy and program objectives - Integrated satellite and remotely sensing data together - Developed techniques and procedures of applicable projects while teaching - Contributed to a team environment to assist with the planning, designing and implementation of project work - Assisted in managing and coordinating multiple projects in different communities in Alaska - Led instruction for an NSF project and have given multiple oral presentations on the technical and scientific issues of using both UAS and GIS effectively - Verified UAS data after collection to check for integrity and accuracy - Instructed others on how to analyze high complex spatial and non-sptial data in innovative wats to reveal regional and site-specific conditions and trends - Instructed subordinates in integrating spatial and non-spatial data from a variety of sources through the use of complex queries and methods - Performed numerous large area photo mosaic builds using Agisoft Photoscan

Remote Sensing Intern

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

- Led in the planning and development of mapping projects - Maintained records of surveyed data - Developed new standards for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flight operations and UAS photogrammetry processing for using Pix4DMapper Pro - Verified integrity and accuracy of data post collection - Documented standards for UAS flight operations and photogrammetry processing for future work - Acquired Part 107 license and UAS flying experience - Processed numerous sets of UAS imagery with Pix4DMapper Pro - Performed weekly UAS flights to collection data - Performed weekly photogrammetry processing on to build photo mosaics of large areas using Pix4DMapper Pro - Integrated remotely sensed data with other geospatial data - Partnered with others to determine equipment or computer software necessary for project requirements - Maintained geospatial database - Identified and corrected errors in raw data collection - Contributed to a team of subject matter experts to determine project needs - Debugged any issues with remotely sensed images for optimum presentation - Collected aerial photography using UAS - Collected remote sensing data for forest activities

ADAC Sea Ice Fellow

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

- Supporting world-class sea ice researchers and operational users (U.S. Coast Guard) by analysing velocity vector data for Arctic Sea Ice for ice avoidance, navigation and safety - Daily use of multiple visualization platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth, and Openlayers 3.0) to plot velocity vector features - Bi-weekly reporting to sea ice researchers and ADAC leadership - Supporting world-class sea ice researchers and operational users (U.S. Coast Guard) by analysing velocity vector data for Arctic Sea Ice for ice avoidance, navigation and safety - Daily use of multiple visualization platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth, and Openlayers 3.0) to plot velocity vector features - Bi-weekly reporting to sea ice researchers and ADAC leadership

Tutor/Student

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

- Instructed others to use HTML, C++, Java programming, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering Concepts, etc. - Communicated with a multi-disciplinary team to help lead tutoring sessions - Led students to learn complex technical information - Gave public oral presentations on technical issues - Established and maintain an effective working relationship with the students that I tutored - Monitored and reported performance metrics in support of Student Support Services - Integrated into a team environment to assist others in implementing tutoring strategies

Imagery Analyst

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2011

- Performed duties using theories, concepts and applications of geographic information systems, remote sensing and photogrammetry in order to solve problems - Compiled methods used and wrote technical reports containing information collected, analyzed and interpreted - Performed numerous image processing procedures such as preprocessing, terrain extraction, classification, image normalization and change detection - Analzyed multiple types of resolutions of remote sensing data including advance knowledge of sensor technologies such as aerial photography, high resolution satellites, LANDSAT and MODIS - Performed missions using geospatial technology such as geographic information systems, image processing, remote sensing and socet systems - Collaborated with subject matter experts for interpretation and application of policy objectives - Familiarized and used standard instructions, agency policies and regulations, manufacturers handbooks and standard practices for guidance - Assisted an array of managers and specialists to integrate the use of geospatial technology in the compilation, analysis and interpretation of relevant information, physical processes and resources in a multiple use agency - Participated in a team environment to assist with the planning and implementation of work - Documented reports in support of goals that needed to be met - Contributed and maintained effective working relationships with UAS customers - Communicated complex technical information effectively - Contributed to a multi-disciplinary team - Analyzed highly complex spatial and non-spatial data in innovative ways to reveal site-specific conditions and trends - Performed quality reviews of geospatial data to ensure data was appropriate for intended use