I am a dedicated forestry and geospatial professional with over 5 years of experience in natural resource management. My expertise combines technical skills in
forest engineering, GIS, and data analytics with practical field experience.
As a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) and geospatial data analyst, I am committed to leveraging GIS and data analytics to make informed, sustainable decisions
in the forestry and environmental sectors. To learn more about my experience at COGS, click here.
COGS Experience
At the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), I advanced my geospatial data analytics skills and built a strong foundation in GIS, database management, and programming.
With a background in forestry and vegetation management, I sought to deepen my understanding of how GIS and data analytics intersect with natural resource management.
The program helped me refine my technical skills in Python, R programming, and SQL, while strengthening my ability to create high-quality maps and analyze geospatial
data.
Throughout the program, I enjoyed applying programming to real-world projects, such as my habitat suitability model for the Northern Goshawk, which helped me develop
advanced techniques in ArcGIS Pro, including batch processing and careful parameter setting for time-intensive operations. The process reinforced the importance of
data preparation and exploration, which are critical for successful geospatial analysis. I also gained hands-on experience with data visualization, statistical
analysis, and deep learning, which will serve me well in future roles.
The integration of GIS with geospatial data analytics, combined with my extensive fieldwork experience, has allowed me to gain deeper insights into forest and vegetation
management. This holistic approach to data analytics aligns with my goal of utilizing GIS to support environmental planning and decision-making. I am excited to apply these
skills to my career, where I plan to leverage both my forestry background and new GIS knowledge to drive better, data-driven decisions in environmental management. Click
here to read about my academic projects and professional growth.
