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Professional Summary
Professional Summary
Photogrammetric Technician with specialized experience in LiDAR data processing, digital terrain modeling, and GIS mapping at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Skilled in 3D feature extraction, data analysis, and cartographic product development supporting statewide transportation projects. Recipient of the 2025 Emerging Professional Award from the GIS/LIS Consortium Conference, recognizing excellence in geospatial innovation and leadership.
Photogrammetric Technician with specialized experience in LiDAR data processing, digital terrain modeling, and GIS mapping at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Skilled in 3D feature extraction, data analysis, and cartographic product development supporting statewide transportation projects. Recipient of the 2025 Emerging Professional Award from the GIS/LIS Consortium Conference, recognizing excellence in geospatial innovation and leadership.
Work Experience
Work Experience
Photogrammgratic Technician - TGS
Photogrammgratic Technician - TGS
Minnesota Department of Transportation - St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Department of Transportation - St. Paul, MN
(March 2023 - Present)
(March 2023 - Present)
Update and maintain databases, LiDAR, and photogrammetric compilation projects (PLAN/DTM).
Utilize Summit Evolution, Stereo 3D, TopoDOT, and OpenRoads Designer CE to process and extract data from aerial imagery for transportation infrastructure mapping.
GIS Research Analyst
GIS Research Analyst
Minnesota Department of Transportation - St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Department of Transportation - St. Paul, MN
(May 2022 - March 2023)
(May 2022 - March 2023)
Conducted GIS-based research and analysis using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. Compiled, analyzed, and visualized geospatial data to support transportation research and reporting efforts.
GIS Intern
GIS Intern
Minnesota Department of Transportation - St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Department of Transportation - St. Paul, MN
(May 2021 - May 2022)
(May 2021 - May 2022)
Supported the Geographic Information and Mapping Section in maintaining statewide base mapping datasets. Created metadata and performed cartographic updates for transportation features, boundaries, and water resources.
Completed an independent senior project, "Including Unincorporated Communities Into The Zoning Database"
COVID-19 Health Screener
COVID-19 Health Screener
Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Arden Hills, MN
Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Arden Hills, MN
(June 2020 - May 2021)
(June 2020 - May 2021)
Managed public records and provided customer service at a high-volume DMV facility. Conducted temperature screenings and health questionnaires during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seeds Student Worker
Seeds Student Worker
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Roseville, MN
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Roseville, MN
(August 2019 - March 2020)
(August 2019 - March 2020)
Collaborated with Metro Design on plan revision sheets for Highway 36. Assisted in project documentation and data management using MicroStation, Excel, and Word.
Seeds Student Worker
Seeds Student Worker
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Maplewood, MN
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Maplewood, MN
(June 2018 - August 2019)
(June 2018 - August 2019)
Supported the Bituminous Office in Pavement Engineering. Gained hands-on experience with asphalt trial mixes, lab testing, and quality control alongside MnDOT engineers.
Phoenix STEM Intern
Phoenix STEM Intern
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Maplewood, MN
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Maplewood, MN
(June 2017 - June 2018)
(June 2017 - June 2018)
Tested concrete and metal samples in MnDOT’s Materials Lab. Operated precision equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and magnetic induction readers for materials testing.
Education
Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN (September 2018 - May 2022)
Minneapolis, MN (September 2018 - May 2022)
Bachelor of Science in Geography (Geographic Information Science track)
Bachelor of Science in Geography (Geographic Information Science track)
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater, MN (September 2014 - June 2018)
Stillwater, MN (September 2014 - June 2018)
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
Emerging Professional Award — GIS/LIS Consortium Conference, 2025
Seeds Certificate of Achievement — Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2022
Phoenix Certificate of Achievement — Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2018
Arthur & Audrey Berggren Beneficent Scholarship — University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Otto G. Bonestroo Scholarship — University of Minnesota Twin Cities
President Emerging Scholars Program & Scholarship — University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship — University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota: Academic Scholarship Recipient — University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Organizations & Outreach
Organizations & Outreach
MnDOT Strategic Women Advancing Transportation (SWAT)
MnDOT Leadership Development Program (LDP)
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