Daniel Kogan
Toronto,ON
Summary
Data Analyst with deep expertise in spatial analysis, statistical analysis and research seeking an opportunity with a growing organization. Proven ability to understand customer requirements and translate into actionable project plans. Dedicated and hard-working with a passion and expertise in Business analytics, Transportation, Health and Planning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS Analyst
PiinPoint
01.2022 - Current
- Employed advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to conduct in-depth analysis, delivering valuable insights on prospective markets to clients.
- Leveraged Pandas (Python), Excel, and SQL to process extensive datasets, enabling clients to seamlessly engage with and derive meaningful insights.
- Implemented Python automation to streamline processes, ensuring swift and efficient future data processing.
- Played a pivotal role in multiple client projects, contributing to the formulation and execution of optimal location strategies.
- Provided backend geospatial support to the company's platform, which provides real estate location analytics to companies such as Tim Horton's, Burger King and SleepCountry.
- Developed an urbanity index for the company's expansion to the US market.
- Assisted in updating PiinPoint's database using 2021 Census Data in order to provide clients with up-to-date demographic and socioeconomic information.
Research Assistant
Ryerson University - TransForm Lab
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Studied the built environment as it relates to transportation systems from a geospatial perspective.
- Created market segments based on land-use metrics such as population, job, and transit densities in order to assess public opinion of AVs in different areas across the GTA
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Teaching Assistant
Ryerson University
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided regular feedback to lead teacher regarding student performance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Research Analyst
Dalhousie University - Food Policy Lab
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided Geospatial expertise supporting various projects that required statistical analysis and mapping.
- Created and maintained a Food Environment Assessment Web App
- Reviewed journal articles and methodologies relevant to the lab's research
- Mapped zoning laws and restrictions
- Geocoded and maintained a large database, ensuring maximum geocoding accuracy is achieved.
Education
Master of Spatial Analysis -
Ryerson Univeristy
Toronto, ON2022
Advanced Diploma - Geospatial Data Analytics
NSCC - Centre of Geographic Sciences
Lawrencetown, NS2019
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology, Biology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS2018
Skills
- ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online, ArcCatalog), MapInfo Pro and QGIS
- Spatial analysis (R and ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst)
- Data analysis (IBMM SPSS and Insights for ArcGIS)
- Data Processing (FME, Pandas, Excel)
- Database management (PostgreSQL/ PostGIS/MSSQL)
- Data visualization (Tableau)
- Programming (Python)
- Cloud Programming (VS Code, Tmux)
- Microsoft Office Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
- Scientific and technical report writing
- Extensive knowledge of research supporting policy
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Motivated, passionate and goal oriented
Certification
- MSA Graduate Program Council
- 2022 Canadian Cartographic Association President's Prize
- Esri Canada App Challenge 2019 – Second Runner Up
- WHMIS and OH&S
- Standard First Aid & CPR level C
- 30+ hours of Esri e-Learning Courses
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver License
Timeline
GIS Analyst
PiinPoint
01.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Ryerson University - TransForm Lab
10.2021 - 05.2022
Teaching Assistant
Ryerson University
09.2021 - 12.2021
Research Analyst
Dalhousie University - Food Policy Lab
06.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Spatial Analysis -
Ryerson Univeristy
Advanced Diploma - Geospatial Data Analytics
NSCC - Centre of Geographic Sciences
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology, Biology
Dalhousie University
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