SUMMARY:

• Utilize cartographic and spatial statistical analysis in conjunction with geographic software’s to develop and enhance data driven work sets and databases
• 2 Years professional experience with utilization of ARCGIS suite and ESRI database tools.
• 2 years professional experience presenting cartographic deliverables and presentations.
• 1 Year professional experience with SAS and SPSS.
• 2 Years professional experience maintaining spatial databases on local and national scales.
• 2 years professional GIS Analysis and Spatial Statistics work.
• Basic Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ESRI ARC Suite, Adobe Creative Suite 2016, ERDAS Imagine, QGIS, and OSM.
• Ability to maintain database structure and SQL. Utilization of aerial imagery analysis and acquisition, familiarity with various GIS data types including, MRSID, geotiff, jp2000, and DigitalGlobe.
• Knowledge of risk mapping and friction mapping in development of tactics and methodologies to be utilized in deterrent, prevention, and aiding disaster areas or disaster prone locations through mapping and detailed analysis.
• Statistical analysis using SPSS, SAS, and Microsoft excel, Access and STATA. Trained in regression analysis, economical statistics, inferences, population bias building, and development of strata.
• Presented weekly reports to supervisors, maintained outstanding relationships between clients, potential recruitments, and interdepartmental entities.
• Recruitment efforts into majors within Florida International University based on graduate demographic and location.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Laurel, MD

GIS Technician

Responsibilities:

• Creation of databases to be used in the 2020 national census.
• Research in acquiring and utilizing high-resolution imagery through USGA, USDA, NOAA, NGA, and DigitalGlobe. Model production, analysis and innovation of spatial areas through remote sensing.
• Development of multilingual datasets as well as multilingual analysis and application.
• Verification and quality control (QC) of records concerning demographics, locations, PPI, and delta growth for the 2020 census.
• Identified, compared, and resolved data quality problems using spatial logic and statistics methods. Measured and audited large volumes of varying data for quality issues. Reviewed, analyzed, and ensured the quality of data loaded into the database system by utilizing open source and proprietary sources.
• Ensure quality and validity of database changes based on address canvasing for the 2020 canvas database.
• Analysis and surveying national development through tension mapping, regression, and scaling.
• Utilization of GIS tools including ESRI Suite as well as proprietary software to compile, build, and ingest high-resolution orthoimagery data for serviceable production.
• Creation of methodology and workflow pertaining to 2020 Census.
• Developed and maintained project databases as well as Geo-databases for internal use. Produced data volumes for interdepartmental use.
• Statistical analysis using SPSS, SAS, and Microsoft excel, Access and STATA. Trained in regression analysis, economical statistics, inferences, population bias building, and development of strata.
• Write and review data utilized within the 2020 census, as well as canvasing and developing address database.
• Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware and software applications. Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data. Enter data into GIS databases using coordinate geometry, tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning and automatic conversion to vectors, and conversion of other sources to digital.
• Perform geospatial data building, modeling, and analysis using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, and cartography software.
• Design and coordinate the development of integrated GIS spatial and non-spatial databases.
• Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information.
• Create and maintain Federal Geographic Data Committee regulation datasets and databases.
• Maintain GSS and Tiger Shape file deliverables.
• Conduct geospatial analysis and spatial statistics on tract level datasets.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Researcher

Responsibilities:

• Support, plan and coordinate operations for single and multiple surveys. Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis. Determine and specify details of survey projects including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials. Develop strata and maintain datasets using GIS tools.
• Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
• Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
• Conduct GIS and Spatial Statistics on all survey data for the Confidential national school climate project.
• Maintaining all geographic data pertaining to survey zones and provided data.
• Showcase milestones on acquired and promised data over spatial features at the county school district level.