Daniel Kogan
PiinPoint
Toronto,ON
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
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.
Work History
GIS Analyst
4 Years 9 Months- 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
7 Months- 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
3 Months- 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
2 Years 2 Months- 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
- Relevant coursework: Applied Spatial Statistics, GIS Project Management Applications, Cartography & Geovisualization, Database Management & Spatial Technologies, Geodemographics, Spatial Tech in Strategic Planning
- Member of of the MSA Graduate program council
Advanced Diploma - Geospatial Data Analytics
- Relevant Coursework: Programming, Remote Sensing, GIS Fundamentals, Geospatial Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Modelling, Location Analytics, Spatial Analytics, Image Analytics, Geoprocessing
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology, Biology
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 - CurrentRead More
Research Assistant
Ryerson University - TransForm Lab
10.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Teaching Assistant
Ryerson University
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Research Analyst
Dalhousie University - Food Policy Lab
06.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Ryerson Univeristy
Master of Spatial Analysis
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NSCC - Centre of Geographic Sciences
Advanced Diploma from Geospatial Data Analytics
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Dalhousie University
Bachelor Of Science from Psychology, Biology
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