RESUME
More information about my skills and experiences.
Sunset over the Zanzibar Channel, 2014
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software/Tools:
AWS
QGIS
ArcGIS Pro & Online
Google Earth Engine
Terrset/IDRISI
AWS
Programming:
Python
JavaScript
PostgreSQL / PostGIS
R
Bash
Selected GIScience Skills:
Spatial statistics
Network analysis
Geoprocessing
Geocoding
Geospatial Databases
Cartography
Selected Remote Sensing Skills:
Data acquisition
Image processing & correction
Image Classification with Machine
Learning algorithms
Spectral Mixture Analysis
Change detection
Full Resume
EDUCATION
M.S. in Geographic Information Science May 2020
Clark University – Worcester, MA, USA
Selected Coursework:
Advanced Vector GIS
GIS for International Development in Practice
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Geospatial Analysis with R
B.A. in Geography (with Departmental Honors) & International Affairs (with Special Honors) May 2013
The George Washington University – Washington, DC, USA
summa cum laude
Advanced Remote Sensing
Python Programming
Programming for GIS
Advanced Raster GIS
EXPERIENCE
Geospatial Technology Manager
Mercy Corps - Remote
April 2023 - Present
- Advise humanitarian teams on technical approaches for methods, data, and geospatial technology
- Create technical products including software packages, report analyses, and maps to support decision making
- Develop approaches, strategy and guidelines around the use of geospatial technology at the organization
- Technical project management for data products including chatbots and machine learning models
- Develop and deliver trainings and technical guidance to international teams
- Establish and manage technical partnerships with a technology providers and research institutions
- Lead the cross-departmental geospatial community of practice at Mercy Corps
Data for Impact Advisor
Mercy Corps - Remote
March 2021 - April 2023
Geospatial lead for team developing cloud-based data analysis and visualization solutions for Mercy Corps country teams, focused on areas of acute crisis. Support field teams with understanding data capabilities, needs, and analysis possibilities using the AWS stack. Lead the Geospatial Working Group at Mercy Corps. Use AWS platform to ingest, transform and analyze data with Crisis Analytics and Food Security teams. Managing a project focused on the cloud-based implementation of system dynamics modeling for the livestock system in the Horn of Africa.
Technical Consultant, Grand Challenges Canada DRC/Uganda Health Mapping
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) - Remote
September 2020 - March 2021
This consulting work was for a project to map the entirety of Eastern DRC and parts of Uganda with common place names, landmarks and pertinent information about understood and accepted communities to make contact tracing for infectious diseases easier at local health clinics. Supported the creation of boundary data of locations that will be visited for field data collection.
My responsibilities included:
• Automating the creation of 3D QGIS projects using Python, Bash and GDAL tools for the easing of digitization efforts by field staff.
• Advising on technical approach to generating field maps and organizing field work
• Providing training to field staff on a using QGIS to generate this data for field maps
Geospatial Consultant, Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme
Clark GIS Consulting - Worcester, MA, USA
January 2020 - May 2020
With colleagues, responsible for analyzing baseline environmental, social, and accessibility trends in 9 SWM program sites. Develop and implement GIS workflows for the analysis of environmental trends, land cover change, population growth, and accessibility analysis for the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo wildlife management sites. Create GIS analysis protocols and map templates to ensure analytical consistency between colleague. Spearhead cartographic and design efforts for the map products and presentation materials. Regularly present analysis and findings to client stakeholders and colleagues
Geospatial Analyst Intern
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
May 2019 - August 2019
Using PostgreSQL and extensions, developed routing scheme for transfer of waste from informal dump sites to official site. Planned and managed a project siting ground control points for a detailed drone survey or Dar es Salaam rivers. Partnered with TZ government & PATH to clean and augment seed data for a geospatial data portal of Tanzania boundaries. Developed skills and experience with community-based data collection using OpenDataKit and other tools. Trained local university students in Python and scripting as part of annual "Industrial Training" internship program. Trained HOT Tanzania staff in basic Python programming techniques
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Advanced Vector GIS
Clark University - Worcester, MA, USA
January 2019 - December 2019
Planned and Instructed weekly lab sessions reinforcing learning objectives (including advanced GIS analysis tools and spatial statistics), graded assignments, critiqued cartographic products, and supported students with software knowledge and troubleshooting. Also occasionally developed assignments and lab demos to support the professor.
Research & Editorial Intern, Maps Department
National Geographic Society - Washington, DC
September 2012 - December 2012
Edited and fact-checked numerous maps and digital databases while learning the NGS cartographic production process. Performed primary research, gathering political and demographic data for a major thematic map of Vietnam. Data presented to NG Maps staff and put forward for production.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Contract Specialist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Portland, OR, USA (Remote Since August 2018
June 2016 - March 2021
Facilitate acquisition of goods and services up to $1,500,000 for 62 USFWS field stations across the West Coast & HI. Completed over 220 contracts for over $5 million combined in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Train new acquisition professionals in the essentials of acquisition within the USFWS context. Practice excellent customer service by efficiently meeting needs, queries and requests of USFWS field staff. Manage and improve contractor past performance reporting system for 2 USFWS regions.
Special Projects:
National Onboarding Program: Served as Team Leader for group developing a comprehensive onboarding program for agency-wide use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Led a team in content creation of a website for new employees.
National Hiring Initiative: Team Leader on a “Tiger Team” to facilitate the hiring of 73 biologists for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Condensed the normally 90-120 day hiring process into 41 days. Led & managed team in data manipulation processes, helped develop innovative solutions to meet short timelines (including utilizing video interviews, Doodle scheduling, and Google Documents).
Education & Community Development Officer
United States Peace Corps - Nyanza, Rwanda
September 2013 - November 2015
Taught English to 8th-12th grade students and teachers in a rural secondary school. Used GPS to plot points of interest and map local villages in Rwanda using OpenStreetMap editors. Served as Monitoring & Evaluation coordinator for a financial literacy project with NGO Global Communities. Led, planned and implemented community projects including a school library and technology resource center. Contributed to the operation and development of country-wide project committees and working groups