Resume

Daniel Lawrence

Problem Solver, Pattern Hunter, Data Wrangler, & Intellectual Explorer

Relevant Course Work

Knowledge Organization
International Information Sources
Metadata: Description & Access
Artificial Intelligence & Data Mining
Computer Networks
Database Management


GIS Applications I & II
GIS Research Applications
Remote Sensing

  • Thesis Title: The Application of Genetic-Based Machine Learning to the Classification of Remotely-Sensed Data: A Comparison of Algorithms.

    • Software Packages

    MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint; ESRI ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, Eclipse, iWork, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Processing, QGIS, Google Earth, ImageJ, OnmiGraffle, OpenRefine

    Programing Languages

    Java, R, Python, C, Perl, Javascript, Visual Basic

    Markup & Query Languages

    XML, XPATH, HTML, CSS, SQL, JSP, LaTeX, MODS, EDA, Dublin Core, other metadata standards

    Data Analytic Skills

    Preprocessing, Transformation, Exploration, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Mining, Classification, Clustering, Visualization, Machine Learning

    Other Technical Skills

    Experienced Regular Expressions user; Administration-level experience with Windows 7, Mac OS, Linux, & Solaris; Hardware & Server Software Maintenance

    Endorsements

    See List

    Professional Highlights


  • Qualifications in Information, Computer Science, & GIS
  • Experience processing and analyzing remotely-sensed data
  • Experience programming against a database
  • Experience performing spatial analyses with ArcGIS
  • Experience debugging/writing ESRI/GDAL/OGC scripts in Python
  • Machine Learning & Data Mining expertise
  • Ability to learn new and complex software quickly & efficiently
  • Responds to client request promptly and with a high attention to detail
  • Ability to work with diverse individuals at all levels

    • Professional Experience

    Programming & GIS Skills


  • Created Perl script to create KML map of NYC subway entrances & exits
  • Prepared shell scripts to automate software testing
  • Developed sophisticated SQL queries against a Postgres Database
  • Debugged Python scripts for ArcGIS
  • Wrote GDAL/OGC-based scripts to produce a valuable primary dataset
  • Geo-referenced sheet maps using ArcGIS for Columbia University
  • Performed a variety of spatial analyses & produced maps using ArcGIS
  • Used ERDAS Imagine to perform multi-temporal site analysis

    • Research / Project Management Skills


  • Independently developed and executed 8 major research projects
  • Maintained the Fashion Institute of Technology's web presence
  • Curated site data for the development of a virtual campus tour
  • Efficiently responded and documented requests for technical assistance

    • Communication / Interpersonal Skills


  • Designed and presented research at six conferences
  • Answered client inquires by phone and email
  • Received competitive funding for Master’s Thesis project
  • Authored information finding aids for library patrons
  • Collaborated with external contractors on virtual campus tour design issues
  • Worked in a team environment to develop prototype software
  • Liaised with academic departments to produce new web content

    • Experience

    Research Specialist, Glickman Family Library, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 2015-present
    Research Assistant, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 2013
    Librarian, Northeast Harbor Public Library, Northeast Harbor, ME 2011
    Web Communications Assistant, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City 2010
    Special Collections Intern, Columbia University Libraries, New York City 2010
    Web Communications Assistant, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City 2008-09
    Computer Systems Administration Intern, The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME 2001-05

    Education

    MS, Computer Science, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 2017
    Certificate in Applied GIS, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 2014
    MS, Library & Information Science, Pratt Institute, New York City 2010
    Certificate in Archives, Pratt Institute, New York City 2010
    BA, Linguistics, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 2007
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