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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Led and assisted multiple satellite-based, large-scale wetland classification and trends analysis projects in Yukon, Alberta, Ontario, and Québec. • Participated as a Technical Working Group advisor and collaborated with government and private sector experts to develop Yukon-wide wetland mapping standards. Provided expert advice on predictive (machine-learning) remote sensing methods, current and future.• Performed spatial analyses and developed maps and geodatabases to support site selection, regulatory applications, and policy requirements for a variety of projects in Canada and Saudi Arabia, including conventional and renewable energy developments. • Coordinated with an international team to (1) develop a geospatial data management strategy to support the on-going maintenance of data, (2) evaluate, revise, and acquire geospatial data relevant to previous, on-going, and future projects, and (3) enhance the existing AGOL Web Application to facilitate the procurement of future projects and improve the efficiency and quality of project deliverables. • Mentored junior staff and provided relevant training relating to GIS skills, AGOL, and data management.• Assisted in the development of several successful proposals. Provided knowledge and expertise of remote sensing technologies and lessons learned from previous experiences. • Assisted several field crews with ground-based surveys including tree counts, vegetation and noxious weed surveys, soil profiling and classification, bird nest and amphibian sweeps, and wetland classification.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Led and assisted in satellite-based classification of large-scale boreal wetland mapping projects that expanded the Canadian Wetland Inventory, provided valuable information for Indigenous land use planning processes, and were used to establish new conservation areas.• Processed imagery from Sentinel-1 and -2, Landsat and ALOS satellites using Sen2cor, SNAP, ArcGIS, Whitebox, and/or Google Earth Engine. Manipulated elevation datasets to produce relevant derivatives. • Developed and applied machine-learning algorithms (Random Forest) in eCognition and Google Earth Engine for landcover classification. Currently researching the application of CNN for wetland classification. • Developed geospatial processing and quality control workflows ensuring products met mapping standards.• Collaborated with scientists to research, develop, and implement wetland remote sensing methods and products in varied research initiatives contributing to collective knowledge base.• Led coordination of field campaign logistics for wetland vegetation surveys in remote regions including campaign budget, aircraft contracts, equipment, site selection, and community outreach; balanced efficiency, data quality, and stakeholder engagement.• Identified boreal wetland vegetation, hydrology and soil characteristics for ground- and aerial-based fieldwork.• Built and fostered relationships with clients to strengthen collaboration and tailor products to specific client needs; exceeded project requirements and improved company reputation.• Led drone operations for the development of the Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide ensuring high-quality visual media, and safe and efficient operational procedures.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Investigated ecohydrological contribution of black spruce to a subarctic peatland water cycle using sap flux and eddy covariance measurements resulting in a peer reviewed article.• Manipulated aircraft-based lidar canopy height models using R and GIS software to derive forest properties using allometric relationships determined from field measurements.• Collaborated with various academics to combine datasets and expand scope of research.

Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada

• Managed on-site operations and maintenance of a remote research centre including routine operations (development and implementation of wetland-focused research, delegating required maintenance, communicating with stakeholders), and provided direction during emergency situations (e.g. bear encounters, forest fires).

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• Developed and coordinated implementation of educational material for university-level courses.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted in data collection and sample processing for variable projects (hydrology, ecology, soil science, remote sensing), and took initiative to lead equipment calibration.• Participated in ground-truthing for the SMAP, SMOS, and RADARSAT-2 satellites including sample collection, geo-reference locations, and crop spectral information.

Sprucedale, Ontario, Canada

• Developed and implemented outdoor educational programming for teenage girls through extended backcountry canoe expeditions.

Bachelor’S Degree, Earth Surface Science

Activities and Societies: Outdoors Club Executive Member (2009-2011)

Master’S Degree, Geography