resume

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Basics

Name Matt Graff
Label Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics) Student at UVic
Email mattgraff0@gmail.com
Phone (250) 896-8985
Url mattgraff.ca
Summary Passionate about leveraging geospatial, software and design to solve real-world challenges, I specialize in Python (ArcPy, Pandas), Java, SQL (PostGIS), and ESRI’s ArcGIS suite. I enjoy creating intuitive, data-driven solutions that blend mapping, analytics, and UI/UX design.

Work

  • 2024.05 - 2024.09
    GIS Developer (Co-op)
    GeoBC
    In my second summer at GeoBC, I Independently researched and implemented new methods for storing archival geospatial data on Amazon S3, served via GeoServer. Additionally, I developed an ArcGIS Pro tool in Python to automate the comparison of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) roads and address points.
    • Designed a scalable archival system, optimizing storage and retrieval of over 20TB of geospatial data.
    • Developed a Python tool that automated the comparison of roads and address points, ensuring compliance with new NG911 standards.
  • 2023.10 - Present
    Weather Data Analyst
    Avenue Road Property Management
    At Avenue Road, my role is to aggregate and analyze historical and forecast weather data using Python (pandas) to produce weekly reports, including detailed weather and snow forecasts.
    • Delivered 8 detailed forecasts per month, aiding in data-driven decision making for clients.
    • Maintained a database of thousands of weather records, ensuring consistency and reliability for models.
  • 2023.05 - 2023.09
    GIS Technician (Co-op)
    GeoBC
    During my first summer co-op at GeoBC, I developed custom tools using ArcPy and made user interfaces in ArcGIS Pro and collaborated on editing the Digital Road Atlas (DRA), vital for emergency services routing in British Columbia.

Education

  • 2021.09 - Present

    Victoria, BC

    Bachelor of Science
    University of Victoria (UVic)
    Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics)

Certificates

Agile Foundations
LinkedIn Learning 2024-06-15
Advanced Python 3
Codecademy.com 2023-08-23

Skills

Geospatial
GIS
Remote Sensing
Geospatial Analysis
Cartography
ESRI Products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap)
Computer Science, Tech
Python (pandas, ML libraries), R
SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
C++, Java, OOP
Git, GitHub
Linux, Bash
JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Graphic Design, UI/UX

Languages

English
Native speaker
French
Professional fluency

Interests

General
City Planning and Urban Design
Transportation Networks
Data Visualization/Storytelling
Efficient Computing
Graphic Design, UI/UX
Personal
Cooking
Cycling
Running
Drawing
3D Modelling