Confidential position involving use of spatial data and GIS software
Experience
GIS intern, Confidential
Aided the law suit against the crematory in Tonawanda, NY by presenting air pollution evidence. Helped the attorney to address the seriousness of the situation by presenting a map with influenced residents.
Aided the protection of NYC drinking water reservoir: I tracked the expansion of an undocumented landfill located next to the reservoir by searching, scanning, and geo-referencing the historical aerial photo in state archive. I also used elevation data to present the change in 3D.
Aided in legal process involving public safety and land use by mapping and presenting the proposed natural gas pipeline from NY to PA using GIS.
Aided in the process of improving a closed landfill's leachate collection system by mapping and analyzing the sounding geology structure and elevation.
Aided the bureau's future work by composing an instruction document for future interns. Document includes instructions on data collection, data transformation, and data sharing techniques.
Aided the bureau's future work by geo-referencing the New York state geology map and the distribution of its free DVD version among other agencies.
GISvolunteer, Confidential
Mapped the crude oil transportation route in New York State to help raise awareness on public safety.