Research Assistant Gis

Richard Czok

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Hamilton ON

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905-***-****

Education: BA Honours Geography, McMaster University, 1990 Career Summary:

Geosphere Infomatic Services - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist (1999 to present)

Responsibilities include preparation, scanning and digitizing of map data for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) processing, encompassing map editing, composition, production plotting and attribute table creation. Capable of GIS programming and technology transfer. Familiar with geo-referencing satellite and air photo imagery, editing of visual information and image enhancement in remote sensing. Performed photo interpretation and field surveys in conjunction with vegetation, planning, geomorphology and soil classifications. Project experience not only centered in Canada but all over the world. Geomatics International Inc. (1993 to 1999)

Involved in all aspects of collection, integration, coordination and management of spatial data. Relevant work experience includes data input and conversion of hard copy material into digital format and the amalgamation of data from different sources.

McMaster University, Geography Department, Research Assistant (1989) Studied the morphometric parameters of rillenkarren development on gypsum and compared their development to limestone rillenkarren. Performed studies of doline development on gypsum in central Manitoba.

McMaster University, Geography Department (1988)

Monitored and analyzed a variety of coastal processes including dune development and beach profiles by taking core samples and surveys from beach environments in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

McMaster University, Geography Department (1987)

Participated in an ongoing monitoring program to determine the degradation of Red Hill Creek by taking water samples to study: discharge, sediment transport, pH levels and salinity.

Personal Data:

Citizenship: Canadian

Language: English

Software Experience

Skilled in using many spatial software programs including ESRI’s ArcMap, ArcInfo, Arcview. Also proficient in QGIS, SAGA GIS and Surfer. Working knowledge of Python and AutoCAD. As well as data management programs such as Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Worked on MS-DOS systems, Microsoft Windows and NT Workstations, Linux and UNIX workstations.