Professional Development Plan

Over the next few years, my professional development will focus on cultivating expertise in GIS development. In the short term, I aim to strengthen my skills in spatial analysis and cartography, while actively seeking hands-on experience in transportation-related projects. I'll engage with professional networks, attend events, and seek mentorship to gain industry insights. I'll continuously enhance my soft skills in communication and problem-solving, and evaluate my progress regularly to adjust and refine my trajectory. Ultimately, my goal is to establish myself as a skilled professional in GIS, contributing to innovative solutions within this field.

Skills

  • Python - Building ETL workflows, developing Azure Function Apps, parsing and validating geospatial metadata, automating tasks with the ArcGIS API for Python, and working with PostgreSQL database interactions.
  • ArcGIS Pro & QGIS - Performing advanced spatial analysis, editing geospatial datasets, digitizing features, and exploratory data analysis.
  • ArcGIS Online - Creating interactive web map applications, managing content groups, and using Arcade expressions for dynamic visualization and data display.
  • Database Work - Assisting with database layout planning and developing migration scripts.
  • Additional Tools - Experienced with Jupyter Notebooks, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and basic HTML/CSS for documentation and portfolio development.

Education

  • University of Minnesota - Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies and Environmental Geography, with a Minor in Geographic Information Sciences
  • University of Minnesota - Master of Geographic Information Sciences

Greg Kohler