Lukas Atkinson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished GIS professional with 5+ years of experience in innovative industries such as autonomous vehicles with Lyft and Motional, as well as Apple Maps application updates. Proficient in utilizing geographic information systems for spatial data analysis and visualization, I have made significant contributions to the advancement of pioneering technologies and enhanced mapping precision. Meticulous and solution-oriented, I am committed to delivering accurate and dependable geospatial solutions that foster innovation and elevate user experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Commercial Mapping Analyst
Motional
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Analyzed and presented data used for rideshare services on the commercial team
- Updated and maintained mapping dashboard to help present and analyze road network data and to showcase to other teams and Motional shareholders
- Assisted in training new team members while working with other teams using a wide range of skills including GitLab and QGIS/ArcGIS
- Worked on several cross-team projects including data labeling and map annotations
- Assisted in creating new interfaces for proprietary software and websites
- Worked on several cross-team projects including data labeling, map annotations and complexity cases for LA streets.
GIS Technician
Apple Maps (Contractor)
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Used open-source mapping software along with internal team mapping tools/extensions to efficiently update Apple Maps application
- Communicated effectively with a large range of technical teams at Apple along with open-source mapping communities online
- Participated and helped lead training and teaching exercises for new team members.
Mapping Data Curator
Lyft (Contractor)
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Used OSM and QGIS and other data platforms to produce quality data for mapping routes on L5 autonomous vehicle project
- Communicated directly with L5 Lyft engineers to test tools and improve data processes
- Participated on the QC team and helped train new team members along with developing workflow outlines and resources used on our team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Geography (GIS)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2018
Skills
- Advanced in ArcGIS and QGIS
- Intermediate in SQL, R, Tableau, HTML, Python, GitLab
- Fieldwork practices such as data gathering using surveying, interviewing, and observation
- Software development skills such as pitching ideas with triage
- Interface design on the Motionall dashboard
Volunteer Experience
- Vancouver, WA Habitat for Humanity, Vancouver, WA, 2012, Worked with a team to build a house for families in need financially
- Vancouver, WA Beach Cleanup, Vancouver, WA, 2013, Week long team operation to improve the habitat/ecosystem along the Oregon coast
- Las Vegas, NV Charity Farmers Market, Las Vegas, NV, 2023, Volunteered at charity farmers market, giving out food and necessities to families in need
Timeline
GIS Commercial Mapping Analyst
Motional
05.2022 - 05.2024
GIS Technician
Apple Maps (Contractor)
08.2019 - 04.2022
Mapping Data Curator
Lyft (Contractor)
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Geography (GIS)
University of Washington
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