Data Quality Control

Megan Welch

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Manassas VA, 20109 *********@*****.***

Education: Marshall University – Huntington, WV

M.S, Physical and Applied Science : July 2013 B.S, Environmental Science: December 2011

Emphasis: Geobiophysical Modeling Undergrad Certificate in GIScience

Minor: Geography

Experience:

NiSource - Columbia Gas of VA: Gas Operations, Data & GIS Technician (01/2016-current)

Contributed to technology assessment, training, project coordination, performance analysis, QA/QC, GPS and GIS integration

Helped upgraded the quality of NiSource gas mapping records by performing GIS and WMS operations to update relevant records to spatial and database accuracy

Produce GIS work products and provide gas pipeline network data analysis for Compliance and Damage Prevention initiatives.

WV Department of Transportation: DOH Planning Division – GISPAN 1 (07/2015 – 12/2015)

Perform quality control checks on County Map Project

Received training in Esri Linear Referencing System/Roads and Highways network editing and Ersi Roadway Characteristics Editor event data editing

WV Department of Environmental Protection –

Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation: Internship (12/2011 - 12/2013)

Worked on GeoMine Project to help create ASTM standards compliant geospatial data

Responsible for converting the existing Abandoned Mine Lands inventory data into GIS format

Responsible for georeferencing and digitizing mining permits and designated areas

Projects:

GISCorps Volunteer: (2017)

Independent Study: (2013)

Digitizing building points for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Change of Land Use Compared to Change in Land Surface Temperature in Huntington, WV (1986-2012)

SURE Fellowship Program: (2011)

Monitoring Fecal Coliform Levels in the Fourpole Watershed

Skills:

Ability to use remote sensing and geographic information computer software

Experience in interpreting remote sensing and GIS data using image processing and analysis techniques

Apply GIS to display, support, and analyze research questions in the social or natural sciences

Collect and create GIS data using various technologies and software

Logical problem solving techniques in the areas of remote sensing and geographic information systems

Able to use cartographic design principles to create maps that present information that is easy to read and understand

Knowledge of environmental policies, such as Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA, and SDWA

Program Packages:

ArcGIS

Quantum GIS

Google Earth

ArcFM

ERDAS IMAGINE

ER Mapper

IDRISI Selva

Pancroma

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