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Além da sala de aula: combinando topografia, ciência da computação e aprendizado de SIG no próprio ritmo
Como estudante do terceiro ano de Topografia e Geomática na Rivers State University, na Nigéria, meu objetivo sempre foi dominar as ciências espaciais sob todos os aspectos. Para ir além, também estou cursando uma dupla graduação em Ciência da Computação pela University of the People, criando uma conexão entre topografia…
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Olá, comunidade Esri YPN
Olá, comunidade Esri YPN, Meu nome é Ramzi Alhakimi e sou engenheiro rodoviário e agrimensor do Iêmen. Meus interesses profissionais incluem sistemas de informações geográficas, topografia, engenharia rodoviária, análise espacial e ArcGIS Pro. Entrei para a Esri YPN para ampliar minha rede profissional, aprimorar minhas…
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Do planejamento urbano à acessibilidade à saúde: minha trajetória com GIS
Olá, comunidade YPN! Meu nome é Mahdis Hamisi, e sou doutoranda em Planejamento Urbano e Políticas Públicas na Universidade do Texas em Arlington. Minha pesquisa se concentra em transporte e saúde, especialmente em como o transporte público influencia as possibilidades de as pessoas chegarem aos serviços de saúde. Minha…
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Double Major in Geospatial Analysis and Archaeology at Cal Poly Pomona
Hey all! My name is Lucca J Camillieri. I'm currently a double major in Geospatial Analysis and Archaeology at Cal Poly Pomona! I'm a bit of a late bloomer as I will be graduating in spring of '28 and am 36 years old! Originally from Oregon but have lived in So Cal basically my whole life! I hope to one day work as a…
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GIS technician for a small town in Ohio
Hi All! My name is Jacob and I am a GIS technician for a small town in Ohio. I studied environmental science and geography in school and in my current job have pivoted to using GIS for more engineering and utility related applications. I have been in my current position for about 3 years and have learned so much about…
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From Civil Engineering to GIS Specialist
Hi all! My name is Haley, and I work as a GIS Specialist at an engineering design firm in Tennessee, primarily working with water utilities and local governments. I do a lot of utility mapping, data validation and quality assurance, and asset management! I previously worked as a water engineer in my firm, but upon finding…
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Conheça o Capítulo Olympia da Esri YPN, que atende à região Noroeste do Pacífico
O Noroeste do Pacífico é conhecido por suas paisagens diversas e exuberantes, por uma geografia que molda a identidade da região e por uma forte conexão com o lugar. A região também abriga uma vibrante rede de profissionais de GIS, estudantes, organizações e inovadores apaixonados que usam inteligência de localização para…
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Como uma universidade pode iniciar um capítulo do YPN? (UTA, Texas)
Olá, pessoal, Sou doutorando na Universidade do Texas em Arlington e fundador da Sociedade Maverick de SIG e Análise Espacial, um clube estudantil de SIG aprovado para o outono de 2026. Apresentei-me aqui: https://community.esri.com/en/discussion/1721404/hello-from-uta-phd-student-and-founder-of-a-student-gis-club…
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A Second Chance at Success: My Journey Into GIS and the Power of Community
Ever since I was a child, I struggled to understand where I fit in the world. I didn’t learn the way other kids did, and no matter how hard I tried, I always felt behind. At nine years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I didn’t fully understand what that meant at the time, but my parents were relieved to finally have…
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From No Clear Path to the Esri Map Gallery: How I Found My Place in GIS
How a student with no clear path found his place in GIS, and what got me there For most of my undergraduate years, I felt like I was a step behind everyone else. While classmates seemed to know where they were going, I did not. I had no clear path, no obvious calling, and a quiet, constant sense that other people had…
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Hello Esri Community - I'm a GIS Analyst from Kenya
Hello! My name is Dennis Kiyeng, a GIS Analyst from Kenya. Happy to be part of this great community.
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The Freedom of Knowledge: How GIS and UAVs Transformed a Rural Classroom in Ukraine
Hello Esri YPN Community! 🌍👋 Sometimes, the most profound technological revolutions happen far away from big cities and elite regional centers. They spark in ordinary rural schools, driven by the sheer power of exclusive knowledge and a collective passion for discovery. I want to share a realistic story about our STEM and…
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Presenting Yourself as a GIS Professional: 5 Game-Changing Strategies
Transitioning from student to professional is not necessarily taught in a college classroom and often is learned from experience and trial and error. Many students and emerging GIS professionals struggle with a starting point in tackling these: * How do I stand out from the crowd and market my skills/abilities? * Where is…
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Greetings from Peru: Environmental GIS, Remote Sensing, and GeoAI
Hello, Esri YPN community! My name is Hendy Huayana, and I am an environmental engineer and GIS analyst from Lima, Peru. I work with GIS applied to environmental monitoring, spatial analysis, Web GIS, and environmental risk assessment. I am interested in remote sensing, spatial data science, GeoAI, environmental research,…
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Geospatial Data Analyst with a background in GIS, remote sensing, and Earth observation
Hello everyone! My name is Kingsley Amankwe, a Geospatial Data Analyst with a background in GIS, remote sensing, and Earth observation. I’m particularly interested in how geospatial technologies can be applied to agriculture, climate resilience, environmental monitoring, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable…
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A Day in the Life of a Water Account Manager
Young Professional Network Edition: What's it like to live a Day in the Life of a Water Account Manager If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work at the intersection of technology, environmental stewardship, and community impact, then step into the shoes of a Water Account Manager for a day. Water touches every aspect…
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Mapping the Unseen: How to Make GIS Projects Tell the Real Story
Hi! I’m Rachael Andrew, a GIS postgraduate student and an aspiring geospatial professional. GIS is powerful, but too often maps are beautiful visuals that don’t tell the full story. Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or a seasoned GIS expert, the challenge is the same: how do you turn raw data into maps…
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GIS Analyst with Langan Engineering
Hi! My name is Vivian. I am a GIS Analyst with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services and a recent graduate of Stanford University's Doerr School of Sustainability (M.S. / B.S. Earth Systems). I'm hoping to use this space to connect with other young professionals as we navigate this constantly-evolving field…
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Networking Without Making It Awkward
Okay so real talk - I didn't really dread the word "networking." I just had a completely wrong understanding of what it meant. Seriously, when I joined this industry, I quite literally set up a reminder to text all the employees about job opportunities. Look. That was me. Clueless, eager, and absolutely unhinged about it.…
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Charting Your Course: A New Way to Navigate the Path to GISP®
If you’re just starting out in the geospatial profession—or even thinking about it—you’ve probably asked yourself a simple question: What does a successful GIS career actually look like? The answer has never been one-size-fits-all. And that’s exactly why the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) developed the Pathways to…
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From ‘Funemployed’ to Esri UC Panelist: A Year of Advice for GIS Job-Seekers
Fresh out of grad school last summer, I was entirely uncertain about what I wanted the next chapter of my life to look like. I was dragging my feet on applying to jobs, and to be honest, I was very much in denial that I needed to actually face the real world. At the same time, I was determined that my next chapter be…
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YPN Introduction
Hi! My name is Lionel and I work in GIS in the telecom industry. I've been doing it for a little over five years now. I've got a bachelor's in GIS and I'm currently working on a graduate certificate. I'd love to connect with other GIS professionals
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Apresentação Pessoal
Olá a todos. Eu sou Noman, de Bangladesh. Tenho interesse em mapeamento de vegetação.
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From Service to Spatial Insight: My Experience as a Student Assistant at Esri FedGIS
In February 2026, I had the privilege of serving as a Student Assistant at the annual Conference in Washington D.C. Surrounded by GIS professionals across federal agencies, private industry, and academia, I found myself immersed in conversations that reflected the true power and potential of geospatial science. As a…
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"Young specialist" is not an age.
Today I was thinking about what I would like to share, especially with those who are just starting their journey in GIS, geoinformatics or STEM education. I took my first Esri GIS Fundamentals certification course yesterday. It lasted only 2 hours and 35 minutes. To be honest, it seemed too small to mention. I even…