Bringing over a decade of experience in emergency response and mountain
operations to cartography and GIS.
Background
My interest in GIS and cartography grew out of years working as a
first responder in complex operational environments where spatial
awareness and accurate geographic information can have real
consequences. Through my experience as an Infantry Officer in the
Canadian Armed Forces, as a Professional Ski Patroller at Whistler
Blackcomb, and as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter with the Whistler Fire
Rescue Service, I developed a strong appreciation for terrain,
navigation, and the importance of reliable geographic information.
These roles required teamwork, attention to detail, clear
communication, and rapid decision-making in dynamic environments where
terrain, navigation, and situational awareness were critical.
During this time, I also began developing
ULLR Maps, a terrain-focused mapping project originally created as a personal
reference tool to better understand the complexity of Whistler
Blackcomb's terrain. The project eventually grew into a public mapping
platform and played an important role in my decision to pursue
cartography and geographic information systems professionally.
As I enter the geospatial field, I look forward to applying my
experience in operational environments to developing maps and
geospatial tools that help people better understand complex terrain
and make informed decisions in real-world situations.
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