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Project Highlights
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LAN NGUYEN

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Geospatial professional with experience in spatial data analysis, GIS software, and remote sensing technologies. Known for delivering accurate and actionable insights, ensuring data integrity, and supporting decision-making through advanced geospatial techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing project needs. Skilled in spatial data visualization, geospatial data management, and problem-solving. Reliable and results-driven, consistently contributing to project success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Geospatial Analyst

Caslys Consulting Ltd.
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Consulted with internal teams and external clients to design and implement geospatial solutions tailored to business needs
  • Assisted in the preparation of proposals and client consultation
  • Led the company's R&D initiatives to advance geospatial capability
  • Trained junior analyst in cutting-edge GIS and RS methods

Sessional Instructor

Department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed course materials and taught Introduction to Remote Sensing –ENGO435 and Geospatial Data Analytics –ENGG461

Remote Sensing Scientist

Farmers Edge
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Identified tillage practices using time series imagery from Sentinel-2 and Planet Scope

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department of Biological Science, University of Calgary
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Leveraged Sentinel-2 time series to map precise canola yields, and investigated how marginal habitats contribute to enhancing and stabilizing crop productivity

Graduate Research Assistant

South Dakota State University
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Developed multi-temporal land cover mapping and change detection methods to quantify the conversion of mixed-grass prairie into agricultural land in South Dakota from 2008 to 2018
  • Leveraged AMSR–E/AMSR–2 and QuikSCAT microwave datasets to analyze urban dynamics of major cities across Northern America

GIS Analyst 1

Rahall Transportation Institute
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Contributed to various geospatial data management and analysis tasks, e.g., developing land-use master plans for reclaimed mining sites, geocoding business addresses, digitizing tax parcels

Education

Ph.D. - Geospatial Science and Engineering

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
01.2019

M.S. - Environmental Science; Remote Sensing

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
01.2012

B.S. - Hydrology and Environment

Thuyloi University
01.2008

Skills

  • Geospatial Data Analysis
  • Proficient in GIS and Remote Sensing Tools
  • Data Management
  • Interactive Dashboard Design
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Cartographic
  • Proficient in Python / R / JavaScript
  • Project Management
  • Mentorship

Accomplishments

  • 10 Published Articles and 1 Patent
  • NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Awards

Project Highlights

Harvest Change Detection: Develop a remote sensing solution to detect monthly cut blocks across BC.

  • Duty: Designed and implemented a multi-temporal change detection workflow, and coordinated internal and external teams for QA/QC to ensure detection accuracy.
  • Tools: Google Earth Engine, Python scripts
  • Impact: Produced monthly cut block maps from 2020 to 2023, enabling province-wide forest management and informed decision-making.

Impact of Marginal Habitats on Canola Yield: Assess the influence of marginal habitats on canola yield.

  • Duty: Designed and implemented ML and statistical models to map precise canola yields; evaluated habitat impacts on productivity.
  • Tools: R / Python scripts, ArcGIS Pro
  • Impacts: Provided a novel approach to optimize field design and support conservation efforts for natural land cover in Alberta.

Timeline

Geospatial Analyst

Caslys Consulting Ltd.
01.2022 - 01.2025

Sessional Instructor

Department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary
01.2022 - 01.2024

Remote Sensing Scientist

Farmers Edge
01.2021 - 01.2022

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department of Biological Science, University of Calgary
01.2019 - 01.2021

Graduate Research Assistant

South Dakota State University
01.2015 - 01.2019

GIS Analyst 1

Rahall Transportation Institute
01.2010 - 01.2014

B.S. - Hydrology and Environment

Thuyloi University

Ph.D. - Geospatial Science and Engineering

South Dakota State University

M.S. - Environmental Science; Remote Sensing

Marshall University
LAN NGUYEN