Engineer Project
Resume:
BRENDAN DISCHINGER
********@*****.***
**** ****** ****** ***. *, Hoboken, NJ 07030
EDUCATION: M.G.I.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
May 2010
Major Area of Study: Geographic Information Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
B.A., SUNY Binghamton, Binghamton, NY
May 2008
Major Area of Study: Geography
Declared Minor: Geology
Cumulative GPA: 3.1 / 4.0
PROJECT Consultant Framework (analysis, actionable steps, present
out)
COURSEWORK: Thesis Projects -
Sensitivity analysis of two GIS artificial intelligence algorithms
. Compared the results of the GARP and Neural Network
algorithms for fundamental niche modeling
. First known comparison of these methods for fundamental niche
modeling
Review of the use of Cellular Automata in GIS
. Researched over 150 GIS and non-GIS cellular automata
applications
. Most extensive Cellular Automata GIS research paper since 1999
Modeling future range change due to climate change
. Developed weighted model using climate model data and current
environmental layers
. Demonstrated changes in Moose range due to heat stress through
2099
Team Setting -
U of Minnesota infrastructure GIS application project
. Application for viewing all manhole and fire hydrant data in an
interactive map
. Currently used by university maintenance crew
Minnesota wind energy infrastructure web map
. Display all current wind turbines and related wind data in an
interactive map
. Used by the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at University
of Minnesota
Individual Contributor -
Tool for comparing interpolation methods in climate model
. Purpose: compare interpolated temperature model data to known
observations, find best interpolation method for point
temperature data
. Result: effectively compares interpolation methods and confirms
previous research in the 1960's
Tool for analyzing raw spatial climate data
. Purpose: Create a tool for non-GIS users in ArcGIS to analyze
raw climate data
. Used by climate model course students at University of Minnesota
SOFTWARE GIS -
KNOWLEDGE: ESRI: ArcGIS 9.3 Suite, ArcView, ArcGIS API for
Javascript
Other: IDRISI TAIGA, MapInfo, ERDAS IMAGINE
Internet: GeoMoose, Google Maps and Earth API, MapServer, OpenLayers
GPS -
Trimble Juno, Trimble Pro X-Series
Programming -
Python for ArcGIS scripting, Visual Basic, JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS
Other -
Microsoft Office, Access, SQL Server 08, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, R, Adobe
Illustrator
WORK EXPERIENCE:
City of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
GIS Contractor, Fall Semester 2009
Marine on St. Croix is a small city just outside of the Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area. As part of an ongoing infrastructure
upgrade project, the city contracted with the University of
Minnesota Department of Environmental Science Policy and
Management to complete an impervious surface study.
. Developed hydrological model of Marine on St. Croix and surrounding
area
. Created development scenarios based on existing housing trends and
developable land
. Submitted report on areas at highest risk to negatively impact
hydrology
Department of Geography, University of Minnesota
Teaching Assistant, August 2008 -
December 2009
The University of Minnesota's MGIS program has an international
reputation for excellence. Affiliated with the University's
well-known Geography Department (recently ranked 3rd nationwide
out of 274 departments by the National Research Council) the
MGIS program was initiated in 1997 as one of the nation's first
graduate programs in GIS, and continues to set the standard for
other graduate GIS programs across the country.
. Graded exams and acted as Lab instructor for an undergraduate
course in Biogeography
. Directed study sessions for a 400-student class
Recreational Sports, SUNY Binghamton
Intramural Official, August 2007 - May 2008
. Officiated intramural sports
. Supervised groups of 6 - 20 participants
Todd Hobin Studios, Syracuse, NY
Audio Engineer Intern, August 2004 - March 2005
. Internship in audio engineering
. Certified audio engineer
REFERENCES: Dr. Susanna McMaster, Associate Director of MGIS Program
University of Minnesota, 612-***-****, ********@***.***
Dr. Steven Manson, Associate Professor Department of Geography
University of Minnesota, 612-***-****, ******@***.***
Mark Lindberg, Adjunct Associate Professor MGIS
University of Minnesota, 612-***-****, ***@***.***
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