Environmental Data
Hi, I’m
Jake Brasen
GIS/Remote Sensing
Lockport,IL
Be comfortable with being uncomfortable
Summary
I am hardworking, motivated new-graduate looking for a full time remote job with a strong interest and great knowledge working with environmental data using GIS and Remote Sensing software. I worked as a student researcher for two different research studies and excel with communication and efficiently working with a team and individually. I am detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. I have excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
year of professional experience
2
Years of research experience
Work History
City of GenevaGeneva, Illinois
GIS Intern
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Updating and georeferencing utilities, easements and deeds on maps to assist with other departments in public works using Arc Pro.
- Used GIS technology, equipment or systems to produce data layers, maps, tables and reports.
- Use GPS equipment to gather locations of different utilities to assist with creating maps.
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Research Assistant
11.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Processed LiDAR data to identify vertical assets and assist with broadband data for several counties in Illinois.
- Identified and compiled lists of potential vertical assets in accordance with study objectives and parameters to assist with identification.
- Created maps using the finalized vertical assets.
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Summer Research Assistant
05.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Performed census of the northern tamarisk beetle, Diorhabda carinulata, at sites along the Colorado and Green Rivers near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
- Collected low-altitude visible and near-infrared drone imagery at 39 of the insect census locations
- Completed radiometric atmospheric correction on the drone imagery using a custom R script and geometric ortho-rectification using Agi soft Meta shape and ENVI software
- Collaborated with personnel from the National Parks Service (GIS specialist) and the US
- Geological Survey (entomologist) and, (remote sensing scientist) to ensure data quality and consistency.
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science Degree from Geography, Environmental Studies
08.2023
University Overview
- Awarded FIREBird Grant, [Illinois State University]
- 3.5/4.0 GPA
- Research: [How invasive species reacts when introduced to a foreign predator.]
- Additional Coursework in [Remote Sensing, Cartography, GIS]
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL
Some College (No Degree) from Fire Science
Skills
- Remote Sensing software (ENVI)/ Drone Flying
- ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Catalog, QGIS, Giovanni, Google Earth
- Map Creation
- R Script / Python
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Entry
- Digitizing Skills
- Team Building
- Photogrammetry
- Project Management
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Eagerness to Learn New Technologies
- Hydrology
- Image/Vegetation Classification
- LiDAR
- Satellite Imagery
Certification
- GIS Certification, Illinois State University - May 2023
- FAA Drone Pilot Certification - Aug 2023 - Aug 2025
Availability
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Accomplishments
I applied and won the FIREbird grant that was offered at Illinois State University an was able to accompany my professor to collect drone imagery in Utah near Canyonlands.
Collaborated with a team of 3 to collect low-altitude near-infrared drone imagery in Utah.
Collaborated with a team of 4 to process LiDAR imagery to find vertical assets.
Interests
Climate Change
Oceanography
Topography
Cartography
Forestry
Timeline
GIS Intern
City of Geneva
05.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Illinois State University
11.2022 - 05.2023
Summer Research Assistant
Illinois State University
05.2022 - 06.2022
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science Degree from Geography, Environmental Studies
Joliet Junior College
Some College (No Degree) from Fire Science
- GIS Certification, Illinois State University - 2023
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