“The early days of GIS were very lonely.
No-one knew what it meant.”
Roger Tomlinson, Father of GIS
Professional Affiliations
Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)
Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.)
2000 to present
Permit #2090
Connecting Environmental Professionals
Member of the Board of Directors
Calgary Chapter
2013 - 2019
Skills Summary
DATA CAPTURE
• Utilizing and applying geocoding and digitization in data creation and editing
• Collection of data via remote sensing and/or mobile mapping
• Produce models utilizing interpolation techniques
DATA MANAGEMENT
• Creation of geoprocessing models
• Manipulation of spatial and non-spatial data
• Location identification utilizing survey systems
• Maintaining vector and raster data sets
DATA ANALYSIS
• Preparation of generalized reference maps
• Layout creation of thematic maps
• Utilizing of attribute and spatial queries to analyze geospatial data
• Utilizing of spatial joins in the manipulation and analysis of geospatial data
SOFTWARE
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Microsoft Access
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Python
• ESRI ArcMAP & ArcPRO
• ESRI Model Builder
• Feature Manipulation Engine (FME)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Preparing project proposals
• Developing of project goals
• Creating project plans
including:
- developing goals
- defining scope
- identifying risks
- developing schedules and
budgets
- outlining deliverables
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
• 20+ years of field experience servicing the Oil & Gas sector in the reclamation and remediation of contaminated soils and waters.
• Managing Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 environmental site assessments.
• Performing inspections on pipeline right of ways and active petroleum facilities.
• Installing and collecting samples from groundwater monitoring wells
• Supervising bore hole activities including sample collection and log creation.
• Data analysis and interpretation of laboratory analytical reports.
Education
Summary of the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Geographic Information Systems (BGIS) Program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
The Bachelor of Applied Technology in Geographic Information Systems (BGIS) is a two-year program consisting of two 4-month academic semesters followed by an 8 to 12 month paid practicum. The deliverables of the program are to provide the student with the skills and competencies they will need to grow into becoming a competent Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologist and analyst. The program prepares the student for the challenges and responsibilities they will encounter in a wide range of industries including forestry, energy development, conservation, and civil service.
Upon graduation the student will have acquired and developed the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this fast paced and ever-growing industry. Skill include relational database management, data capture/input, data manipulation and analysis, data output, and cartographic display. In addition, the student receives instruction in professional communication and project management along with introductory programming skills in Structured Query Language (SQL) and Python. In the final semester the student works with a team of their peers on a Capstone project that exposes them to the types of projects and challenges they will most likely encounter when entering the industry. The Capstone project is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge they have accumulated throughout the program.
B.A. Technology
Spec.: GIS & Remote Sensing
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Expected Graduation May 2023
B.Sc. Environment
Spec.: Land Reclamation & Soil Remediation
University of Alberta
B.Sc. General Studies
Spec.: Geography
University of Alberta