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Eric Wei

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Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.linkedin.com/in/eric-wei-323625156/ A progress-driven geospatial science graduate from UC Santa Barbara with cross-functional experiences in GIS and remote sensing data analysis seeking to transition into a professional role in the GIS industry, as well as environmental and energy data/resource management consulting. Currently seeking a full-time position. I’m highly adaptable and can easily cope with a variety of tasks. Open to relocate. WORK & RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Geospatial Data Associate (part-time) Arini Geographics Oct 2020 - present

• I help the company with the identification and extraction of discrete features from a variety of unstructured remote sensing sources and sensors, including satellite, LiDAR, RADAR, thermal, and natural color imageries.

• Work on the company’s geospatial database as well as geospatial processes automatization to ensure the highest geographical data output. Practice efficient spatial data maintenance with ArcGIS software. GIS Technician MesoAmerican Research Center – UC Santa Barbara Aug 2020 – Jan 2021

• Developed and maintained the Maya Forest Atlas (ArcGIS Web Application), including mapping the past and present forest cover in the Maya Forest using LiDAR, World View, and Planet data.

• Daily work includes data procurement, enhancement, and utilization. Also includes designing digital structures and processes to correct different data errors.

• Creating figures and advising of data collection, storage, and analysis strategies, incorporating small teams and episodic participation.

Data Analyst Intern Lingolet Information Technology & Services Jun 2019 - present

• Provide support to the Lingolet web and mobile applications. Utilize geographical data expertise to improve how the company’s users perceive geographic locations and market classifications. Utilize spatial programming languages to add location-based natural language access features in their coming Hybrid app. Visualize spatial data by making informative graphs and diagrams. Faculty Research Assistant Department of Earth Science – UC Santa Barbara Jan 2019 – Jun 2019

• Duty description: use cores from local estuaries in Ventura reconstructing past sea-level, climate, and tectonic changes. Specifically, preparing and measuring grain size samples to help a professor and a Ph.D. student interpret sediment cores. Also utilized ArcMap and Google Earth during the research. Geoinformatics Intern, Mapping Bren School of Environmental Science - UCSB Jul 2019 -Sep 2019

• Make and use maps to investigate the distribution of different kinds of coastal species in Santa Barbara's local environment. The spatial analysis focuses on the vulnerability of the ecosystem by using Google Earth and ArcGIS. For general info about Bren School, visit: https://bren.ucsb.edu/ 2

EDUCATION

B.A. Geographic Information Science & Cartography UC Santa Barbara Graduated: March 2020 Maintained academic excellence while managing research labs. (Cumulative GPA: 3.3) B.S. Earth Science UC Santa Barbara Graduated: March 2020 Participated in geological field trips, lab work, and independent researches. Relevant Techniques-focus Courses:

Note: Courses below are only parts of my GIS curriculum. They’re all upper-division Techniques courses. Each one of them includes a large portion of computer lab-components.

• GEOG 176: GIS Technical Series

• GEOG 115A: Introduction to Remote Sensing Science

• GEOG 115B: Remote Sensing Technical Focus and Digital Image Processing (graduate-level course)

• GEOG 111A/211A: Transportation Planning and Modeling (graduate-level course)

• EARTH 176/276: Geological Applications of GIS (graduate-level course) TECHNICAL & BUSINESS PROFICIENCIES

• Technical: ArcGIS (Pro, Desktop, Online), ENVI for remote sensing, QGIS, Google Earth, Python, SQL, R, RStudio, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

• Business: Efficient data processing and review, cross-functional geospatial data expertise, data engineering, team-work coordination, technical writer, experienced GIS technician. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Official GIS-Corps Volunteer URISA's GISCorps Dec 2020 – Present GIS Mapping Volunteer Missing Maps Mar 2020 – Dec 2020

• Helped to identify populations facing COVID-19 risk by updating and improving the Kingston map of Jamaica; the results were used by its government agencies for disaster preparedness.

• Assisted in the development of Southern California by mapping out major infrastructures and buildings; the maps provided data on migration response and improving local security. Field Restoration Worker Ulistac Natural Area Jun 2014 – Aug 2016

• Duties include site assessment, invasive species clearance, and water quality monitoring. ADDITIONAL / HOBBIES

• GIS Training Participant – RMSI GIS Training Program for Gas Utility, 2019 Winter Break.

• Backpacker and outdoors enthusiast who uses a camera to capture landscape beauty.

• Expert in human and cultural geography.

• Former volleyball player (Bay to Bay Club) and violinist.

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