Air Force Cadet
Resume:
CHRISTIAN RITCHOT
G E O G R A P H I C I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M S P R O F E S S I O N A L
P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y
Results-driven GIS professional with a diverse background in geospatial science from the US Air Force Academy. Skilled in ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS Imagine, Python, and R coding for GIS applications. Strong leadership abilities developed through military officer training, with experience coordinating events for up to 1000 individuals. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and leadership experience to drive operational excellence in the civilian GIS field. C O N T A C T
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Castle Rock, CO
LinkedIn.com/in/christian-ritchot
S K I L L S
Spatial Analysis
Cartography
Data Management
Remote Sensing
Programming & Scripting
Geodatabase Management
Spatial Statistics
GPS & Surveying
E D U C A T I O N &
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
B.S. Geospatial Studies
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2024
Avionics Fundamentals
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
2018
Avionics Testing & Components
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
2018
E X P E R I E N C E
GIS/ Imagery Analyst (Internship)
USACE ERDC GRL Alexandria, VA 2023
Manually moved 20,000+ polygons to align with known buildings across three damaged European cities.
Downloaded and mosaiced up-to-date satellite imagery from a web-based provider.
Imported imagery into ArcGIS Pro for georectification and building polygon certification.
Produced final dataset to train a Building Damage Assessment (BDA) AI for identifying damaged buildings through change detection.
Collaborated closely with DoD personnel and civilian contractors, both on-site and remotely.
Maintained constant communication and teamwork with fellow interns to ensure project progress and success.
5 Level Avionic Technician
USAF MNANG 148th FW Duluth, MN 2016-2020
Troubleshooted circuitry problems within avionic components for fighter aircraft.
Applied expertise in electrical theory to diagnose and resolve customer issues promptly.
Assembled communication cords for ground crews to ensure seamless communication during operations.
Repaired aircraft throttles and joysticks to maintain optimal performance and safety standards.
Performed additional assigned duties around the base to support operational efficiency and readiness.
Cameraman
Lakes Area Television Forest Lake, MN 2017-2018
Punctually attended shoot locations and set up camera equipment as directed.
Listened attentively to the producer's instructions to capture desired footage.
Efficiently packed up gear after shoots and transported it back to the station.
Contributed to the successful production of televised content by ensuring high- quality filming and equipment maintenance.
CHRISTIAN RITCHOT
G E O G R A P H I C I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M S P R O F E S S I O N A L L I C E N S E S &
C L E A R A N C E
FAA Small UAS License
Secret Clearance
A C H I E V E M E N T S &
A C T I V I T I E S
USAF/MNANG
Basic Military Training
Honor Graduate
USAF Thunderbolt Fitness
Award
Sheppard AFB (SAFB)Teal
Rope
SAFB Teal Rope Squad Lead
SAFB Choir
Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout
Senior Patrol Leader
National Youth Leadership
Trainer
Junior Assistant
Scoutmaster
Sales Award Winner
Rotary Interact
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Winner
P R O J E C T S
Terrain-based Deep Learning for Gold Deposit Prediction USAFA/DFEG 2024
Researched the viability of using terrain-based deep learning models to predict economically viable gold ore deposits in Alaska and Nevada.
Initiated project proposal nearly a year in advance, securing mentorship for guidance throughout.
Utilized USGS DEMs and point files of active gold mines for foundational understanding.
Divided DEMs into 500m hexagonal search areas, analyzing unique zonal statistics for each.
Employed ArcGIS's tools to train deep learning models on surface feature trends for deposit prediction.
Analysis of Fire Recovery and Pioneer Species Growth After the 2018 Ute Park Fire at Philmont Scout Ranch, NM
USAFA Advanced Remote Sensing Final Project 2023
Utilized open-source satellite imagery from the USGS to assess damage caused by forest fires in Durango, Colorado, and Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico.
Employed classification, change detection, manual computing, georectification, and cartography techniques to analyze and compare environmental recovery.
Prepared and presented final findings for a school-wide presentation at USAFA's Exemplar Hall.
Contributed to the understanding of the impact of forest fires on these regions and informing future conservation efforts.
Videographer & Editor
AFROTC Det. 420 Dining Out 2019
Served as Chief Videographer and Editor for the video presented during AFROTC Detachment 420’s Dining Out Ceremony in the fall of 2019.
Recorded over 20 hours of footage capturing cadet activities and events.
Communicated effectively with all levels of command throughout the project to ensure alignment with objectives and expectations.
Edited and produced the final video product, showcasing the highlights of the event and cadet achievements.
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