Award Type
Scholarship
About Me

Hello everyone, I'm a GIS professional based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with a long-standing interest in the vast domain of spatial technology. My curiosity about how diverse worlds, which are both before our eyes and waiting to be revealed, can be represented and navigated has grown alongside my interests in aviation, environmental analytics, hiking, wayfinding, and canoeing in the northern wilderness. Spending time traveling through remote environments has continually reinforced how valuable geographic knowledge and spatial awareness can be.

I completed the Geographic Information Science program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic with Great Distinction and was named a recipient of the 2025 Esri Canada GIS Scholarship for my research project, Visualizing Controlled Airspace with Augmented Reality. You can view the StoryMap or an 8-minute
video presentation

Through my studies and professional work I have focused on developing practical geospatial skills in remote sensing, spatial analysis, and field data collection workflows. I enjoy building systems that connect imagery, field observations, and mapping tools to better understand and visualize geographic features.

Outside of GIS I remain engaged in recreational drone operation, enjoy staying active through disc sports, baseball, and various other outdoor activities, and I continue to explore ways that RS imagery analysis, environmental science, transportation systems, and spatial technology intersect with how people move through, understand, and safeguard the natural and built environments around them.

 
Languages
English
Graduation Year
2025
Status
Employed
Education
Diploma
Credentials
Geographic Information Science Certification - Saskatchewan Polytechnic (2024-2025)
City
Saskatoon
Province
Sask.
Awarded By
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Year
2025
Poster Title
Visualizing Controlled Airspace with Augmented Reality
 
In my own words...
Receiving the Esri Canada GIS Scholarship was a major milestone for me early in my GIS career. The award provided access to premium ArcGIS tools, Esri training resources, and instructor-led courses that significantly accelerated my learning. The opportunity to attend the 6th biennial GIS in Education and Research Conference at the University of Toronto was also a highlight, as it allowed me to meet other students, researchers, and professionals working in the geospatial field. Since receiving the scholarship, I have continued building my technical skills through Esri Academy courses and instructor-led training in Python scripting and imagery analysis. The scholarship helped reinforce my commitment to GIS as a long-term career and gave me access to tools and learning opportunities that I continue to use in my professional work today.
Awarded By
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
2025 Type
Scholarship
Recipients of the Esri Canada GIS Scholarship, Esri Canada Higher Education GIS Award and Esri Young Scholars Award in Canada
Recipients of the Esri Canada GIS Scholarship
Recipients of the Esri Canada GIS Scholarship and Esri Canada Higher Education GIS Award in 2025

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