Daniel Brizuela

Full-stack development and marketing of a GIS-based Android app to detect a user's location, run geofencing algorithms, look up spatially-correlated data, and provide text-to-speech narration based on location.

Ensure readiness of a volunteer wilderness search and rescue team by planning and implementing a rigorous training program, including field exercises and remote virtual lectures. Lead a team of trainers and participate in strategic planning as part of the executive officer cadre.

Served as a member of the board of directors for a multi-state volunteer search and rescue federation, contributing to strategic direction and governance.

Earned multiple promotions from Intern to Manager, guiding engagement with Fortune 500 companies in the textile and apparel sector. Built and led teams developing data assessment tools for corporate sustainability, including supply chain, investment, and water risk analysis.

Chaired the governing board of a multi-state volunteer search and rescue federation, setting strategic direction and overseeing operations. Led board governance, including budget oversight, and served on the Credentialing Board from 2017 to 2019.

Developed interactive mapping tools for illegal wildlife trade analysis.

Developed an online interactive mapping tool displaying illegal wildlife trade flows into the United States, generating real-time maps by country of origin, time, and species. Developed an additional mapping tool showing poaching and seizures related to Tiger products in Southeast Asia.

Aided awareness building of the Migratory Bird Center's Bird Friendly coffee certification, synthesizing research findings to publish via Twitter and Facebook.

Taught lab sections of Human Anatomy and Physiology class, including lecturing, leading lab exercises, and working with students individually.

Aided in developing and implementing methodology for assessment of environmental quality and threats posed to Wetlands of Special State Concern within Baltimore County.

Produced a variety of training videos for the Honolulu Fire Department and created an online video-on-demand library. Digitized a selection of the department's VHS and DVD training video library.

Led safe, enjoyable, educational outdoor field trips for elementary and intermediate school-aged children using experiential learning techniques. Managed the organization's website and produced layouts for printed publications.

Taught students in photography and photojournalism classes to develop and print black and white photographs. Taught video editing and equipment use.

Provided photography services for various departments at the University of Wyoming.

Assisted campus computer lab users in troubleshooting and provided guidance on using software.

Aided researchers studying the ecology of carnivores in Western Mexican deciduous forest, using multiple trapping methods and telemetry to locate tagged animals.

Amateur Radio Operator Technician Class license (WH7PC), obtained in 2008.

B.S. in Wildlife Biology and Management and B.S. in Photojournalism/Journalism from the University of Wyoming.

M.S. in Conservation Biology from the University of Maryland, College Park.

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Part 107), obtained in 2026.

B.S. in Photojournalism/Journalism from the University of Wyoming.