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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Involved in daily operational activities with SAR and optical image analysis for ice detection and discrimination along Canada’s east coast and northern region, as well as analysis of SAR data archives for methane emissions project research and plume detection in the Gulf of Mexico. This involved the retrieval of satellite imagery, including Radarsat-2 and RCM, Sentinel-1 and -2, and Landsat 7/8/9 primarily, and ancillary data, including AIS data and wind reports from various sources, as well as spatial data processing and manipulation using ArcGIS Pro, review and identification of detected targets, change detection and monitoring, editing geospatial data, and creating GIS products for delivery to the client. Experience includes collaborating with other team members via MS Teams to maintain MS Excel logs and create MS Word documents in a cloud-based environment.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for responding to RADARSAT-2 data acquisition requests, including order planning and submission, negotiations for order deconfliction, and data retrieval from the various data repositories for delivery to the client, involving collaboration at various stages with people having a variety of educational and technical backgrounds• Data management responsibilities include order tracking, data archiving, maintaining a database, and preparing all proper forms and documentation for data sharing• Perform data processing activities and formally document all orderdesk task operations, including monthly reports

Ottawa, Ontario

• Responded to government requests for RADARSAT and ENVISAT image acquisition and product order submission and delivery• Conducted routine order tracking procedures, database management, and documentation for use in monthly/quarterly statistics• Oversee the daily operational activities for the ASAR processing system• Interfaced with the satellite ground stations, including working on-call hours to handle satellite operations, and interacted with clients and the satellite operating agency for conflict resolution• Fielded inquiries regarding imagery acquisition from interested non-government parties by providing them appropriate resources• Engaged in remote sensing research to further my knowledge for application in various contract projects• Wrote thorough work instructions for satellite operations and order desk task procedures

Ottawa, Ontario

• Digitize road vector data, including X, Y, and Z values, through satellite imagery interpretation in a 3D viewing environment, while taking geometric and radiometric distortions into account• Develop and ensure procedures and specifications for production are met through quality control• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback on vector collection criteria and processes, quality standards, training, and documentation for continual improvement• Conduct software testing and trouble-shooting• Edit and complete the 3D roads full process work instructions• Track production progress to ensure the team reaches its goal and deadlines are met• Assist with shift scheduling, work allocation, and the organization of social activities for the department

Markham, Ontario

• Respond in a timely manner to client requests for customized geographic data, including the format, projection, coordinate system, area of interest, features, and attributes• Perform data cleansing, data entry, data conversion, and quality assurance of large quantities of graphic and tabular geographic data through research and referencing requiring much attention to detail• Produce detailed and regional commercial maps and key maps for clients• Interact directly with clients and staff to investigate and resolve product technical support inquiries

Montreal, Québec

• Responded to government clients’ image acquisition or archived imagery requests, including support to help answer questions and offering advice on the appropriate image data to order for project specific applications• Prepared SAR imagery acquisition plans in support of the international Disaster Watch program by staying current on natural hazard events around the globe• Attended daily conflict resolution meetings to resolve image acquisition overlap problems between various client requests through communication with and negotiation between clients, followed by resubmission of image requests or other appropriate actions that were required• Conducted routine procedures for satellite calibration tracking, background mission mapping, and statistics for use in satellite management and maintenance• Participated in the training and supervision of new staff and took initiative to conduct remote sensing research for personal interest and further knowledge to be applied on the job

Bachelor Of Environmental Studies, Honours Geography

Specializations in Geomatics; and Society, Environment, and Economy Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Information Systems Co-operative.

Biblical Studies