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Melbourne, Australia

GIS, Database, & Spatial Data Analyst at OneMapInitial development and continued enhancement of OneMap Spatial Data systems and services.Development and Continued maintenance of and Automated workflow for National Cadastral Management, Enrichment, and Updating.• Spatial Data Expert• Spatial Consulting Services (PostGIS / QGIS)• Client Training• Documentation• Business Development • Marketing• UI / UX Design• Postgres/PostGIS• Geoserver• CARTO• QGIS• Mapinfo/MapBasic• BitBucket• Python / R / Powershell

Melbourne, Australia

Senior GIS Analyst at Tract ConsultantsData Analysis, GIS, & Spatial Data Services for Urban Design, Landscape, Planning and Media deliverables.Penrith Green Grid Strategy - 2022 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Landscape Architecture Award in Landscape Planning• Landscape Visual Impact Assessment• Principal Pedestrian Network Analysis• Suburb Livability Analysis• Spatial Site Finding Services• Demographic Analysis• Metropolitan Scale Planning Data Review• Cartographic Outputs• SQL / Python / R Scripting• QGIS / PostGIS / MapInfo / SAGA GIS

Greater Boston Area

GIS Specialist, working with both internal and external clients.Delivering Spatial Data Solutions.Main Project:Boston Parks and Recreation Department (Open Space Plan)• Client Liaison, Frequent Site Visits, Map Iterations• Python Script / Toolbox Creation• Data Sourcing, Data Management• Database Creation• Network Analysis / Raster Processing• Map Atlas development (~200 maps)Other project responsibilities included: • Database Updating (schemas, domains)• Python Scripting (Spatial analysis, Bulk map document editing and exporting) • Field Data Collection• Data Driven Mapping• CAD Conversion

Dublin, Ireland

GIS Analyst, delivering solutions as part of the GIS and Data Services Team.• Python scripting to automate GIS tasks.• Raster processing to facilitate accurate and informed decision making.• Managing and updating of the Compass Informatics online mapping framework to best suit the needs of the client.• On site software training• Production of maps for use in online and Paper productions.• Liaising with clients to find out what solution best suits their needs; using spatial data to empower decision-making.• Project Management to facilitate delivery to clients.

Wexford, Ireland

Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) at Teagasc.Database management, digitising and cartographic representation of laboratory data.The initial placement period was extended by ten weeks to develop a model to enhance prediction of hydrological connectivity, and hydrologically corrected Digitial Elevation Models to improve water runoff prediction.

Kilkenny

Working as a Tutor in The Map Shop, delivered one to one training on the theory and practical use of GIS and spatial data analysis.I determined the GIS training requirements and subsequent development of material and a training plan.Prepared tutorial material, matching theoretical and practical knowledge to suit learner and created exercises relevant to the company such as digital land banks, customer location and status mapping to enhance learning and ensure integration with day to day work.

Msc Gis And Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing, 1.1 First Class Honours

1.1 First Class Honours Degree Master of Science

Bsc Geography, Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, 1.1 First Class Honours

1.1 First Class Honours Degree GIS, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Earth, Air and Water interactions, Ecology, Geology, Physical Geography.