This workshop is in the past and registrations are unavailable.
All times are Pacific Time Zone (Vancouver, BC, Canada).
About the event
Organized by SFU Library and SFU Department of Geography, GIS Day 2023 will be held in person in the Library and will feature guest presenters from SFU and industry, lightning talks, and activities that will appeal to those new to GIS and those who are interested in seeing how GIS is used in research across disciplines. It is also a great opportunity for SFU faculty and student researchers interested in GIS to (re)connect with each other and learn!
As part of GIS day events, join us in the afternoon and listen to a panel of GIS professionals from various sectors, including geomatics and GIS technology or consulting companies, as well as government. for presentations and lightning talks. For morning presentations and lightning talks, please register here.
Schedule (subject to change):
13:00 to 14:00 Career Panel
14:00 to 14:30 Networking Break (with refreshment)
14:30 to 15:00 GIS Quiz (with prizes!)
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If you would like to join us in the morning for presentations and lightning talks, please register here.
Moderator:
Peter Keller, Professor, the Department of Geography
Panelists:
Jonathon McIntyre
Chief Technology Officer, i-Open
Jonathon is a Geographer and Chief Technology Officer for the i-Open Group and has worked with spatial data and data integration for over 30 years. Over that timeline, he has worked across multiple industries including Resources: Forestry/Mining/Agriculture,; Utilities: Telecommunications & Oil and Gas; Municipal: Cities and Real Estate and the common thread has been spatial data access and integration. Recently, he and his team have been part of the Standard Data Platform for Autonomous Agriculture team at the Digital Technology Supercluster for the past several years. During this time, they have worked with the consortium to provide a data platform (Agrilyze) to industry and academics that allows data collection, access, aggregation, anonymization, mapping, analysis of varied data sources such as Federal/Provincial datasets, imagery (from drone/satellite), IOT devices in a simple, secure and easily accessible way. The team continues to look for ways to support growers to leverage existing data or incorporate new data in easier, more cost-effective ways. He is happiest when he's out exploring and photographing the REAL part of the world he maps.
Brendan Walashek, GISP, AdDipGIS
GIS Branch Manager, McElhanney
Brendan manages a branch of 16 GIS Technicians and leads the development of implementing GIS technology across multiple sectors. He has over 22 years of experience in GIS and web mapping applications, as well as 3D visualization. His expertise covers a wide range of GIS custom applications, internet mapping solutions, mobile GIS, data analytics, and 3D visualization movies for various applications (proposed highway design, impact assessment, and asset management). Brendan has been the GIS Lead on dozens of large-scale projects, many from the oil & gas sector, consisting of multiple components from data collection, QMS, analysis, internet / mobile mapping, and delivery.
Lauren Smith
Experienced GIS Specialist and current SFU master's student in REM
Lauren is a trained GIS Specialist who has been working with Esri products for nearly a decade. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Victoria, double majoring in Geography (Geomatics) and Environmental Studies. Following her undergrad, Lauren went on to work as a GIS professional and has experience in multiple sectors, including municipal government, environmental consulting, and non-profit organizations before returning to school to pursue a master's in resource and environmental management (Planning) here at SFU. Currently, Lauren is in her second year in REM researching urban green space connectivity and quality assessments for wildlife support and is also working as a GIS Coordinator for the Beaver Hills Biosphere and Land Stewardship Centre of Canada non-profit organizations. She has a keen interest in using spatial data tools to aid in conservation strategy development and plans to continue to use GIS in her planning career.
Herman Louie
(Acting) Manage GIS & Engineering Systems, City of Burnaby
Herman is passionate about changing mundane workflows with innovative mapping technology. Originally starting his career as a draftsperson employed with local engineering firms, he does not have the traditional background of a degree or formal GIS education. With continuing education, learning each job from the ground up, Herman is now (Acting) Manage GIS & Engineering Systems with the City of Burnaby. Some of his notable projects include MMCD Civil 3D Asset Management Standards and developing the Automation of Burnaby BCOneCall System.
