Marcelo Fernandes
@marcelofernandes
GIS Analyst leveraging AI and automation to deliver actionable geospatial insights for forestry and environmental monitoring.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly analytical GIS Analyst with 4+ years applying geospatial technologies, AI, and machine learning to forestry and environmental monitoring. I automate workflows, develop custom tools, and transform complex geodata into decision-ready products.
At Bracell I automated workflows and developed custom toolboxes, designed and trained AI models for eucalyptus detection from drone imagery, and converted remote sensing outputs into actionable forest management indicators. These efforts reduced costs and operationalized scalable solutions.
Previously at Vega Monitoramento I implemented quality control, automated MapSeries production, and created image-processing scripts that cut reporting and processing times by 40%. I also produced documentation and strengthened client-facing and project-management skills.
My background includes research on forest regeneration and carbon emissions, a Forest Engineering degree, and targeted coursework in Python for geoprocessing, AI for geotechnologies, and Google Earth Engine. I bring continuous-improvement focus, strong problem-solving, and collaborative leadership to every project.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GIS Analyst
Bracell
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Automated workflows and developed custom toolboxes and post-processing scripts for AI outputs; designed and trained AI models for eucalyptus detection from drone imagery, reducing operational costs and scaling solutions for forest monitoring.
GIS Analyst
Vega Monitoramento
Jan 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years 5 months)
Produced automated MapSeries reports and implemented QC processes for carbon, deforestation and land-use analyses; developed ModelBuilder and Python scripts that cut report generation and processing times by 40%.
Researcher (CNPq Grant)
INPE & LEMAF
Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Monitored Atlantic Forest regeneration and analyzed field and research datasets; investigated carbon emissions from deforestation, delivering organized historical data and actionable reports for research teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Lavras
Bachelor of Engineering, Forest Engineering
Activities and societies: Coordinator of the 49th Brazilian Congress of Forestry Engineering Students; member of Yebá Study Group; summer internship at Futuro Florestal.
Completed a Bachelor in Forest Engineering with coursework and fieldwork focused on forest management, restoration, and remote sensing applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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