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Nicholas Lee

@nicholaslee

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Geospatial scientist specializing in GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence—where I can lead spatial analysis, improve workflows, mentor teammates, and support mission-driven decision-making in collaborative, technically rigorous environments.

I am a competent geospatial scientist with nine years of academic and private-sector experience, transitioning from environmental science into GIS and geospatial intelligence. I apply geospatial analysis, visualization, and data collection to produce actionable insights that support mission-critical objectives.

My background includes hands-on work with ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Python/ArcPy, GNSS surveying, and drone-based remote sensing, plus experience coordinating projects, mentoring interns, and performing OSINT research for GEOINT publications.

I consistently focus on quality assurance, efficient workflows, and collaborative communication across academia, industry, and government to strengthen situational awareness and inform strategic decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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GEOINT Project Coordinator

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United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Coordinated outreach and content initiatives for a GEOINT non-profit, mentoring interns and supporting publication and event liaison work while executing OSINT research for major reports. Implemented quality assurance for digital assets and facilitated speaker coordination across academia, industry, and government.

Geospatial analysis OSINT Content Development Microsoft Office Digital Asset Management Social Media

Graduate Grading Assistant

University of Southern California

Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Reviewed and scored graduate-level geospatial analyses, provided constructive feedback, and performed quality checks on geodatabases and GIS workflows to uphold course standards. Coordinated with faculty and assistants to ensure consistent evaluation and student guidance.

Geodatabases GIS Quality Assurance ArcGIS Feedback Spatial Analysis Team Coordination

GIS/Data Analyst

WestLand Group

Dec 2019 - Feb 2023 (3 years 2 months)

Produced GIS-based engineering drawings and conducted field surveys of gas pipelines for asset monitoring, improving inventory accuracy and documentation for management using ArcGIS Online and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Managed project documentation and tracked deliverables in SAP.

ArcGIS Civil 3D GNSS Surveying Trimble GPS SAP Field Data Collection Asset Management

GIS Technician

Evari GIS Consulting

Aug 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Collected and geolocated municipal infrastructure data, performed SQL-driven attribute analysis, and implemented ETL and georeferencing workflows to digitize drainage networks and support field data collection. Utilized GNSS receivers and Esri Collector for accurate mapping.

GNSS Surveying ESRI SQL ETL Georeferencing Data Extraction

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southern California

Master of Science, Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence

Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence completed in May 2024 with focus on spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence applications.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Earth Science

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Science (individualized course of study) completed June 2017 with minors in Geographic Information Systems and Anthropology-Geography.