About
As a GIS Support Specialist at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, I apply my expertise in GIS to enhance departmental operations and decision-making. I resolve CAD map-related issues, assist in Intergraph CAD map builds, and automate workflows with ModelBuilder. I specialize in resolving GIS-related issues, creating customized maps, and developing web applications that improve data accessibility and support emergency response efforts.
I hold a Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics, with a strong foundation in ArcGIS, Python, and database management. My graduate research at Michigan Technological University focuses on using deep learning for biomass estimation to support NASA’s GEDI mission, where I processed large-scale LiDAR data and implemented machine learning models with Python.
With a solid GIS background, I am excited to continue expanding my skill set and contribute to new, dynamic areas within the field. I am open to full-time opportunities where I can apply my expertise while embracing the evolving challenges in geospatial technology.
GIS and Geospatial Analyst
Esri Products, NASA GEDI, Machine Learning, LiDAR, Python, Intergraph CAD
- Univeristy: Michigan Technological University
- Location: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
- Graduation: 14 December 2024
- Experience: GIS Intern - City of St Peters, Graduate Research Assistant - MTU
- Degree: MS Integrated Geospatial Technology
- Current Position GIS Support Specialist - Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
- Looking for: Full-time positions
- US Work Authorization: OPT STEM EAD Approved
Skills
Softwares and Tools:
ArcGIS Enterprise and Online
Created various GIS applications for multiple government departments using Survery123, FieldMaps, Quick Capture, Experience Builder, Dashboard, Story Maps etc
ArcGIS Pro
Performed complex geometric and data analysis on Raster, Vector, LiDAR, DEM feature data to discover relationships and patterns as well as learnt Workflow ModelBuilder, GIS project budget management, and Data QA/QC
Python, R, Arcade, Julia, JAVA, SQL, HTML and CSS
Proficient with python packages such as ArcPy, Scikit-Learn, Numpy, Geopandas, Rasterio, GDAL, PyTorch etc. Utilized Arcade in web applications
QGIS and ERDAS Imagine
Geodatabase design, Change detection, Land classification, Least Cost Path Analysis (LCPA)
Trimble Business Center
Processed Trimble TZF (.tzf) or Faro FLS (.fls) data collected using Trimble SX10, SX7 and FARO FOCUS 3D LiDAR scanners.
MATLAB and Photogrammetry
Processed various photogrammetric data for aerial triangulation including Least Square Adjustment, Resection, Bundle block adjustment, Relative orientation.
Resume
Education
MS Integrated Geospatial Technology
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
Michigan Technological Univeristy, Houghton (MI), USA
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Graduate Certificate Geoinformatics
Aug 2023 - Apr 2024
Michigan Technological Univeristy, Houghton (MI), USA
Awarded
BSc + MSc Geology
2013 - 2018
University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Percentage: 70 (First Division) and 66 (First Division)
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
Student Assistant
Esri Developer's Summit 2024 - Palm Springs, CA
March 2024
- Work with Esri team to assist in monitoring technical and demo sessions, registrations and conference
- Attended technical sessions on GeoAI, Geospatial Deep Learning, ArcGIS Enterprise and Python for GIS.
IMAGIN 2024 Graduate Scholarship
Michigan
Apr 2024
- In recognition of outstanding student scholarship in Geographic Information / Geospatial Sciences
Professional Experience
GIS Support Specialist
Feb 2025 - Present
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Florida
- Analyzes and manages large-scale GIS databases, resolving issues with addressing and routing data to ensure locational accuracy for operational planning.
- Engineered and developed an AI/ML (XGBoost) model to predict dynamic response times, leveraging large-scale GIS and CAD data (~1M records) for intelligent anomaly detection and operational analysis.
- Designed and deployed a comprehensive hurricane situational awareness application for proactive public safety, integrating real-time data on storm tracks, flood hazards, and vulnerable populations.
- Streamlines workflows by automating the creation of locator tools using ModelBuilder within Intergraph CAD and Geomedia for bimonthly map builds.
- Provide CAD map support in the GIS Analyst's absence, including Map Builds, PLY file creation, and troubleshooting.
- Manages GIS projects, such as utilizing Esri Site Scan for drone data to visualize and monitor construction timelines.
- Develops and maintains information products, including specialized maps and spatial analyses of emergency call data, to identify trends and support departmental strategy.
GIS Intern
May 2024 - Aug 2024
City of St. Peters, Missouri
- Worked with various municipal departments for developing web apps on ArcGIS Enterprise and AGOL
- Supported IT Department for transition from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro and training GIS users
- Assisted in upgrading existing Enterprise server for performance upgrade and quality assurance
Graduate Research Assistant
Sept 2023 - Present
Under Dr. Tao Liu, Michigan Technological University
- Processed and analyzed terabytes of LiDAR data from NSF NEON and NASA GEDI, utilizing Python packages such as Rasterio, GeoPandas, NumPy, and GDAL within a Conda environment.
- Developed and trained ML/DL model using Scikit-Learn and PyTorch to enhance biomass estimation for the NASA GEDI project.
References
*Available upon request
Dr. Tao Liu
Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University (Remote Sensing and GIS)
MS Integrated Geospatial Technology - Thesis supervisor
Mark Terhardt
GIS Coordinator - The City of St. Peters, Missouri
Summer Internship Supervisor
Brian Bazzell
Director of IT - The City of St. Peters, Missouri
Summer Internship Supervisor
Interested in hiring me? Get in touch!
Email:amahaur at mtu dot edu
Address:West Palm Beach Florida, 33413