Simon Sun
Burnaby
Summary
I’m a recent graduate in Geographic Information Science with strong skills in AutoCAD, GIS, and geospatial data processing. I have experience producing accurate maps, technical documentation, and 3D models from LiDAR and UAV datasets. I’m detail-oriented, motivated to apply my skills to practical projects, and able to work independently while supporting team members with accurate, well-organized deliverables.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Remote Sensing of Environmental Change (ReSEC) Lab SFU
09.2024 - Current
- Processed hyperspectral imagery for straw residue mapping, applying PCA to reduce feature dimensionality.
- Collected and organized training samples to support machine learning model development.
- Researched remote sensing methods for monitoring blueberry growth, plant health, and yield prediction.
- Analyzed LidarBC datasets in CloudCompare to evaluate crop health and map high-value crop distribution.
- Produced maps and metadata documentation to ensure consistency for publications and to support team members
Internship - Solution engineer
TransInfo Technology Co., Ltd
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Used AutoCAD to assess parking layouts and optimize camera placements for smart parking projects.
- Analyzed spatial patterns of parking lot usage across different times of day to support project proposals.
- Produced professional GIS maps to improve the visual quality of project proposals and report presentations.
Front End Customer Service
Real Canadian Superstore
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered efficient service in a high-volume environment, resolving customer issues promptly.
- Coordinated with team members to manage customer service desk operations, ensuring a positive customer experience.
Office Assistance
HUB International
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported daily office operations including data entry, filing, and document management.
- Evaluated insured companies by researching financial standing and business interests online to support risk assessment for insurance coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Science
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC08.2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft office
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- QGIS
- ArcGIS Pro
- ENVI
- C
- Python
Certification
- Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate (waiting for flight review)
- Transport Canada Level 1 Complex Operations (BVLOS; SFOC eligible)
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
- Evaluate Downstream impacts of Mt Meager landslide
- SFU Theoretical and Applied GIS GEOG 455 | Burnaby, BC January 2025
- Collected and processed remote sensing imagery and DEM data from USGS and the Sentinel-2 program to analyze the landslide area and affected downstream regions.
- Conducted literature review on methods for using remote sensing to assess landslide sediment transport and deposition.
- Published an ArcGIS StoryMap to communicate findings to a wider audience.
- Spatial Modeling of Soil pH Distribution in Okanagan Valley
- SFU Spatial Analysis GEOG 352 | Burnaby, BC March 2024
- Utilized ArcGIS Pro to perform advanced spatial interpolation. methods including Kriging, IDW, and TIN, for mapping soil pH distributions and analyzing spatial patterns.
- Conducted geostatistical analysis using semi variograms to evaluate spatial autocorrelation and variability.
- Created maps and visualizations in ArcGIS Pro to present local variations in soil pH for decision-making.
- Observing and Improving Intersection Design
- SFU Geography of Transportation GEOG 324 | Burnaby, BC March 2024
- Collected and analyzed traffic flow data using City of Vancouver open data to identify congestion patterns at the Cardero St & W Georgia St intersection.
- Evaluated intersection performance and proposed design improvements using the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide.
- Provided recommendations to optimize signal timing, restrict turning and adjust transit routes to improve overall traffic flow. Created GIS maps to aid visualization.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Remote Sensing of Environmental Change (ReSEC) Lab SFU
09.2024 - Current
Internship - Solution engineer
TransInfo Technology Co., Ltd
06.2024 - 08.2024
Front End Customer Service
Real Canadian Superstore
03.2022 - 03.2023
Office Assistance
HUB International
03.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Science
Simon Fraser University