My Resume

Junior GIS Analyst & Geospatial Research Assistant — available for spatial analysis, cartography, and web GIS roles across Canada.

OPEN TO WORK — GIS Analyst · Geospatial Research · Cartography
Metro Vancouver, BC connect@priyanshu.world gis.priyanshu.world

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Junior GIS Analyst and Geospatial Research Assistant with demonstrated experience producing publication-quality maps, designing survey-driven data collection systems, and performing end-to-end spatial analysis workflows.

Currently co-authoring multi-scale cartographic figures for a faculty-led academic book on Metro Vancouver geology at Capilano University. Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, and Survey123, with a strong foundation in data integration, QA/QC, and cartographic design. Actively seeking junior GIS analyst, cartography, and geospatial research roles across Canada.

Key Projects

AtmoLens — Synoptic Weather Map Enhancer

Full-Stack · Cloud Architecture · Geospatial Automation

Live Project
  • Built a fully automated pipeline that fetches ECCC synoptic weather charts every 30 minutes, colorizes grayscale outputs for readability, and archives a rolling 7-day catalog.
  • Deployed serverless cron jobs and cloud storage on Vercel; zero manual intervention required after launch.
  • Demonstrates applied geospatial visualization, process automation, and production-grade cloud architecture.
Next.jsAutomationCloudGeospatial VizPublic Data

Bear Sighting GIS System

Web GIS · Survey123 · ArcGIS Online

Live Project
  • Designed a complete field data collection and visualization workflow using Survey123 and ArcGIS Online for a local wildlife non-profit.
  • Survey submissions automatically populate a real-time web map with spatial queries, pie charts, and summary indicators.
  • Replaced a manual paper-based process with a professional-grade operational GIS dashboard for immediate spatial awareness.
Survey123ArcGIS OnlineField GISDynamic Web Map

Professional Experience

Geospatial Research AssistantCurrent

Capilano University — Faculty Research

Nov 2025 — Present
  • Producing publication-quality geological maps, study area maps, and field trip route maps for a faculty-led academic book on Metro Vancouver geology — co-authored spatial figures for formal publication.
  • Sourcing and integrating geospatial datasets from the Geological Survey of Canada, BC Data Catalogue, and TransLink GTFS feeds across multiple datums and formats.
  • Performing systematic data cleaning, attribute management, and QA/QC across all cartographic deliverables to ensure accuracy and visual consistency.
  • Designing multi-scale cartographic products using QGIS, applying sound layout, symbology, legend, and labeling practices aligned with academic publication standards.
  • Translating complex geographic concepts into clear, reproducible visual outputs for non-specialist academic audiences.
QGISCartographic DesignData IntegrationQA/QCAcademic Publishing

Junior GIS Analyst

Capilano University — GIS Program

May 2025 — Dec 2025
  • Built and analyzed vector and raster GIS datasets using QGIS and ArcGIS Pro, including projection management, attribute editing, querying, classification, buffering, and overlay analysis.
  • Developed a survey-driven, auto-updating wildlife reporting workflow linking Survey123 data collection with dynamic ArcGIS Online web map visualization.
  • Designed thematic maps and presentation-ready cartographic outputs using sound layout, symbology, legend, and labeling principles.
  • Cleaned, validated, and prepared geospatial data for analysis, improving consistency and usability across multiple project workflows.
  • Applied structured geoprocessing steps and careful data management practices to support reproducible GIS workflows.
ArcGIS ProSurvey123QGISWeb GISGeoprocessingThematic Mapping

Education

Associate of Science

Capilano University — North Vancouver, BC

May 2024 — Apr 2026
Relevant Coursework:Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Analysis & Cartography, Physical Geography, Weather & Climate Systems, Statistics for Data Analysis, Calculus I, Precalculus Mathematics, Physics for Life Sciences, Business Computing, Computer Applications.

Technical Skills

GIS Platforms
ArcGIS ProArcGIS OnlineQGIS
Spatial Analysis
Overlay AnalysisBufferingSpatial QueriesClassificationGeoprocessing
Cartography
Thematic MappingMap LayoutsSymbology & LabelingPublication-Quality Maps
Data Management
Data IntegrationQA/QCAttribute ManagementProjections & CRSSpatial Data Cleaning
Web GIS
Survey123ArcGIS OnlineDynamic Web MappingField Data Collection
Supporting Tools
Python (Basic)ExcelNext.jsGitVercel

Certifications & Training

Google Project Management Certificate

Google via Coursera

Project lifecycle, stakeholder management, agile workflows

Occupational First Aid Level 1

WorkSafeBC