Email: james.n.hervey@gmail.

com
James Nicholas Hervey Phone: (469)235-0368
Geographic Data Scientist Profile: LinkedIn

CAREER STATEMENT
GIS professional pursuing a career in data science to produce high quality mapping content for data mining firms, regulatory
agencies and scientific organizations.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Strong familiarity with geospatial and statistical techniques from environmental projects and work experience.
- Great data management experience in ArcGIS, SPSS, Python, SQL, ERDAS Imagine, and multiple platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal skills gained through journalistic interviews, team collaboration, and intense coursework.
- Advanced investigative abilities through scientific research, inquisitive journalism, and documentation writing.
- Fast learner, critical thinker, excellent time management, strong determination and powerful motivation for success.
EXPERIENCE
GIS Technician at Apple via Apex Systems | May 2017 – Present
Analyzed, validated and enhanced geographic data and assembled new content for consumer applications.
Performed quality assurance/control, updated training materials and interfaced with various levels of management.
Used strong critical thinking, analytical skills and teamwork to evaluate and solve ambiguous anomalies in the data.

39th Applied Geography Conference in Louisville, KY | October 26 – 29, 2016

Refined and organized data using statistical and scripting techniques to perform research on relevant inputs.
Interpreted complex descriptive analysis on tornado clusters produced by tropical cyclones for diverse audiences.
Provided data visualization through charts and maps created in GIS and statistical packages for public viewing.

PROJECTS
Air Quality Analysis in East Texas – The Correlation Among Factors Creating Ozone Emission | December 2017
Predicted changes in land cover and effects on air quality using advanced coding in urban growth models.
Researched and identified factors affecting ozone levels and performed regression analysis to quantify influences.
Performed spatial data analysis with map algebra to compute variables and produce seasonal ozone changes.

Carbon Impact Statement Best Practices Report | December 2015

Collaborated with diverse teammates to determine project approach, feasibility and target deadlines.
Identified proven methods for quantifying carbon emissions applicable to city-scale construction projects.
Provided a detailed workflow to capture and translate data into pertinent information for the Austin City Council.

EDUCATION
Master of Applied Geography at Texas State University | May 2017
Specialization in Geographic Information Science, (4.0)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication at The University of Texas at Arlington | December 2011
Specialization in Journalism, (3.7) – Magna Cum Laude