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Ryan Brennan

Laguna Beach, CA, USA

Foothill College / Certificate in Geographic Information Systems II
September 2023 - Ongoing, Los Altos Hills CA (Remote)

Completed Courses:
>GIST11 Introduction to Mapping & Spatial Reasoning
>GIST12 Introduction to Geospatial Technology
>GIST52 Geospatial Data Acquisition & Management
>GIST58 Remote Sensing & Digital Image Processing

Currently Enrolled for Spring Quarter:
>GIST53 Advanced Geospatial Technology & Spatial Analysis
>GIST54A Seminar in Specialized Applications of GIS

>Geospatial Principles and Experience Gained:
>Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, QGIS, Arc Field Maps, ArcGIS
>Survey123, ArcGIS StoryMaps, and Google Earth Engine
>Common spatial data models and structures
>Projections, datums, scale
>Cartographic and map display principles
>Tables, queries, joins & relates
>Use of Boolean logic and basic Python commands for querying data
>Digitization, scanning, and editing of features
>Geocoding and display of locations
>Implementing and editing topologies
>Creation and uses of metadata
>Principles of GNSS
>Principles and analysis of aerial and satellite imagery
>Digital image classification and change detection using supervised and unsupervised classification techniques
>Exposure to Terrain and Elevation Data
>Exposure to LIDAR and its analysis
>Exposure to 3D visualization

Certificate due to be completed after 2024 Summer Quarter

University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts, History - 2011 - 2015

GISCorps, Volunteer, 2024 - Ongoing

Aperture Cellars / Viticulture Technician
April 2023 - December 2023, Healdsburg CA

>Led as the primary point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between estate and contracted vineyards for winemaking and executive teams.
>Proactively identified and addressed risks and vulnerabilities threatening vineyard health.
>Primary data collector and sampler for vine phenology, physiology, nutrition, pest presence, virus expressions, weather and climate, and harvest maturity
>Maintained meticulous records of findings, observations, and recommendations using diverse tools such as journals, electronic notebooks, and ArcFieldMaps app.
>Analyzed data comprehensively, delivering strategic vineyard management insights to winemaking/executive teams and vineyard management staff.
>Ensured prompt execution of directives from winemaking/executive staff, guaranteeing efficient task completion within the vineyard.
>Facilitated collaboration between winemaking team and contracted vineyard management companies, fostering a productive partnership.
>Coordinated and assisted field crews during grape harvesting operations.
>Demonstrated resilience and dedication through long hours of work in adverse conditions, including exposure to heat, smoke, vehicle exhaust, wind, and rain.

Ryan Brennan

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