Where do you work and what is your role?
Hello! My name is Jeniffer Soto from Sacramento, CA. I'm currently working for the California Water Science Center at the USGS. My role is to analyze, map, and generate prediction surfaces for water quality data along the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in collaboration with the Biogeochemistry group.
What GIS success have you had this year and what product did you use? (big or small - no win is out of bounds)
I took my first and only GIS class during the Spring of 2018, which was my last semester as an undergraduate, and I'm already working and using those skills. We successfully worked on a methodology that allows us to compare interpolation methods of high-frequency mapping data between three months to produce difference maps with the same spatial reference. I was able to do this in ArcMap, and I have gained more experience in ArcGIS Pro. I have a Bachelor of Science in Geology, but I'm starting to consider a Masters as a Geospatial Analyst because I enjoy it so much.
What is your expertise (GIS related or not), and how can that help the community?
My side hustle is Photography and Studio Art, so I have knowledge in design and the Adobe suite of programs. I'm interested in making visually appealing maps that are scientifically sound. (I'm sure that's what we all want, don't hesitate to ask me about information design).
I have a long way to go in the GIS world, so I'm here to absorb some of the great knowledge people are willing to share.
Bonus Round! Post the coordinates to your favorite place on earth.
48.8566° N, 2.3522° E - I'm hoping to one day move to France. I still need to work on my French.