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Name C.E. Dallas Hoffman
Title Geospatial Information Analytics Science and Technology Professional (GISP)
Email hoffmangeospatial@gmx.com
Url hoffmangeospatial.github.io
Summary Mission-oriented, keenly dynamic GIS and data analytics professional who thrives on challenges demanding adaptability and fortitude. Over two decades work experience in myriad roles, realms, industries, and geographical locations. Passionate autodidact,* lifelong learner - dedicated to maintaining mastery in geospatial information sciences, including environmental analysis, imagery and photogrammetry, cartography, data management, web services, and LiDAR point cloud processing techniques, in addition to programming and development of blended data analysis solutions using free, open source software (FOSS).

Skills

GIS Platforms
ESRI Suite: ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcServer, etc.
GRASS GIS; QGIS;
Coding/Programming/Scripting
Python, R, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, REST, SQL, GitHub, JupyterLab/Notebook, Visual Studio Code, XML
Data Management
MS Access, PostgreSQL, pgAdmin, MS Server, ArcGIS Server Manager, ArcSDE
Other
Microsoft Office/365: Excel, OneNote, OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sway, Teams, Word

Professional experience

  • 2023.11 - 2024.10
    Geospatial Data Scientist, Vice Project Manager
    North Carolina State University
    Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering -- Coastal Engineering Research Lab
    • Responsible for the production of dozens of geostatistical intel datasets, graphs, charts, and map layouts to support critical coastal hazard, erosion mitigation, and shoreline engineering operations for the NC Department of Transportation’s Coastal Monitoring Program (CMP) and annual reports.
  • 2023.10 - 2022.10
    Principal Data Science Engineer
    North Carolina State University
    Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering -- Data Science Extension
    Approached by the N.C. State Climate Office to develop an open source, cloud-based data analysis tutorial component for a U.S. Soy/United Soybean Board funded research project.
    • Authored and deployed both a statistical and geospatial data analytics interactive, cloud-based, live-coding environment package utilizing a unique poly-glot 'script of scripts', multi-language kernels notebook framework and code+content+configuration repository docker image in JupyterLab and Binder.
  • 2019.06 - 2023.10
    Research Analyst
    Zonda (formerly Hanley Wood Meyers Research, MetroStudy Inc.)
    Served as the sole GIS and Geospatial subject matter expert on an 11+ member research team within the Data Intelligence department covering all 50 states.
    • This was my part-time job the entire time I was in graduate school.
  • 2016.04 - 2019.01
    Geospatial Consultant and GIS Data Analyst
    Theorem Geo Associates
    Projects for Duke Energy: Land Strategy and Real Estate, Environmental Health and Safety, and Transmission Vegetation Management.
    • Began at Theorem Geo as an entry-level (and only just recently self-taught) GIS Technician. Hired for the specific role of what essentially was project manager, and quickly ascertained the overall scope, goals, and needs of this particular assignment, which actually necessitated its official development. After six months, was promoted to Geospatial Consultant and assigned to consult as a GIS Data Analyst on various other projects. Left the company after being accepted into the MGIST graduate program at NC State University, thus moving up to the beautiful City of Oaks!

Education

  • 2023

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology
    North Carolina State University
    Special Designation PSM, Professional Science Masters
    • Python for GIS, Geospatial Data Structures and Web Services, Environmental Remote Sensing, Geospatial Modeling, UAS Mapping for 3D Modeling, Surface Water Hydrology with GIS, Cartographic Design, Spatial Problem Solving, Geospatial Professionalism, GIS Fundamentals, Spatial Data Foundations, Geodatabase Management, Data Science Ethics, Data Visualization Tools and Techniques, Philosophy of Science

Certificates

Inclusive Excellence Program
North Carolina State Univerisyt - Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity
Geospatial Professional (GISP)
GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)
NASA TOPS Open Science
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Certified Peer Reviewer
Elsevier Research Academy
Critical Infrastructure Protection
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Slack Basics
Slack Certified
Incident Management Response: Ransomware Attack
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Geospatial Information Systems Specialist (GISP)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Applications of GIS for Emergency Management
U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Emergency Management Institute

Interests

Kayaking - both flatwater & whitewater, Hiking, Drumming, Painting, Ice Hockey, Sewing, Climbing, Tree Hugging, Bonfiring

Languages

German
Intermediate
English
Native Speaker