Banner photo: Crowsnest Pass, Alberta (Morgan Ostrander)
GIS Specialist & Writer
Making data accessible through maps and plain English. Coding advocate, part-time artist.
Clear communication is my top priority. As a GIS specialist and writer, I’m committed to making data easy to understand. With experience in environmental consulting, marketing writing, wildlife research, and records management, I deliver high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
Email: morgan.g.ostrander@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/morganostrander
I’m passionate about cartography and my work is influenced by my fine arts experience. Diverse international experiences in Austria (exchange program), China, and the UK have given me a broader perspective on geographic issues. I play the viola and love collaborating with other musicians in a variety of ensembles.
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CORE SKILLS
★ GIS & DATA ANALYSIS
Software & online tools
Programming & databases
Testing & research
★ WRITING
★ ART
Email: morgan.g.ostrander@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/morganostrander
I’m passionate about cartography and my work is influenced by my fine arts experience. Diverse international experiences in Austria (exchange program), China, and the UK have given me a broader perspective on geographic issues. I play the viola and love collaborating with other musicians in a variety of ensembles.
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CORE SKILLS
★ GIS & DATA ANALYSIS
Software & online tools
- ESRI ArcGIS Suite; QGIS
- Web mapping (ArcGIS Online; Google Maps API)
- ArcGIS REST API
- Microsoft Access & Excel; MS SQL Server
- FME Desktop (data conversion)
- Adobe Illustrator; Avenza MAPublisher
Programming & databases
- Python 2.7 & 3.x
- HTML5/CSS3
- JavaScript
- SQL querying
- Relational database design
Testing & research
- QA/QC testing
- Wildlife research (including field work)
- Formal report writing
★ WRITING
- E-commerce marketing
- Copywriting
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Copyediting
★ ART
- Cartography: Studied formal cartographic principles and bring my art into my maps.
- Calligraphy: Over 10 years of experience; teach workshops in Calgary.
- Photography: Enjoy experimenting and documenting my travel experiences.