Geospatial Analyst and Research Assistant

Geospatial analyst specializing in satellite imagery analysis, spatial data processing, and geospatial intelligence workflows. Experienced in remote sensing, GIS analysis, and spatial databases, with a strong background in producing analytic outputs, maps, and data-driven insights for environmental and operational applications.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence May 2027 George Mason University – Fairfax, VA GPA: 3.82

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science and Technology December 2018

University of Maryland – College Park, MD GPA: 3.2

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science and Technology, Soil and Watershed Sciences

Technical Skills

Geospatial Analysis: raster analysis, image processing, change detection, spatial statistics, georeferencing

GIS & Remote Sensing Tools: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ENVI, Google Earth Pro

Programming & Databases: Python, PostGIS, spatial SQL, data processing

Data & Visualization: map production, spatial modeling, Excel analytics

Academic Projects

Remote Sensing Final Project: Habitat Loss Analysis for the Golden-Cheeked Warbler Using Sentinel-2 Imagery

Spring 2025

●Generated final analytic maps and change-detection outputs suitable for presentation and reporting.

●Analyzed habitat loss for the Golden-cheeked Warbler in Texas.

●Processed Sentinel-2 imagery (10 m) and calculated Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index (SAVI) to assess vegetation health.

●Compared wet vs. dry season imagery to classify evergreen juniper-oak habitats.

●Created a region of interest in Google Earth Pro and conducted change detection in ENVI 6.1.

●Produced thematic maps and spatial statistics on forest loss, linking drivers to urbanization, agriculture, and drought.

●Demonstrated that integrating ENVI and Google Earth Pro improves vegetation classification reliability.

Special Topics: Biosphere 2 and Ecological Design in the Desert Southwest Spring 2018

●Collected spatial and environmental data across Biosphere 2 biomes.

Analyzed microclimate, flow rate, and biological datasets.

●Delivered a presentation on soil processes and ecological dynamics within Biosphere 2.

Relevant Experience

Ecological Technician

Invasive Plant Control – Northern Virginia February 2024 – October 2024

●Collected and validated geospatial vegetation data across many acres using ArcGIS Field Maps, improving invasive species tracking accuracy.

●Recorded field data to update geospatial databases for vegetation control tracking, supporting customer awareness of invasive species locations within their park.

●Conducted targeted herbicide applications and vegetation removal using field equipment.

●Maintained accurate spatial records across varied field conditions.

Environmental Technician

Environmental Testing & Consulting – Lansing, MI October 2019 – July 2020

●Conducted field inspections for lead, mold, and asbestos.

●Monitored air quality under EPA and OSHA compliance standards.

●Created field maps, sampling documentation, and environmental reports.

●Managed environmental health data and ensured proper recordkeeping.

Research Intern

NASA Glenn Research Center – Cleveland, OH June 2018 – August 2018

●Analyzed environmental datasets and identified anomalies using statistical and spreadsheet methods.

●Produced technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations for operational improvements.

●Collaborated on engineering design testing and presented technical results to staff scientists.

●Selected as 1st place team in NASA Engineering Challenge.

Relevant Coursework:

Biometrics, Introduction to Remote Sensing (ENVI 6.1), Python and Algorithms in GIS, Topics in Geospatial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Spatial Data Structures

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