Ryan User
@ryanuser28
I build cloud-based geospatial imagery pipelines for environmental monitoring, remote sensing, and spatial research.
ThailandWhat I'm looking for
I build cloud-based geospatial pipelines for large-scale imagery and spatial datasets, supporting climate, environmental, urban, and linguistic landscape research.
As a freelance Geospatial Data Engineer with GEOSAC and CMU Research, I designed a dNBR imagery export pipeline in Google Earth Engine and Google Cloud for burn-scar monitoring in northern Thailand. I also automated a PM2.5 forecasting system using NOAA, FIRMS, and HYSPLIT trajectory data to strengthen air-quality early warning.
For a large-scale study of Ukrainian language policy implementation and refugee impact, I built Google Cloud pipelines for Street View imagery using Node.js, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and Google Vision OCR. My work also includes a Google Earth Engine climate-suitability app for coffee production, Nation of Arabica.
I'm a PhD candidate in Geography at Chiang Mai University and have collaborated with the Stimson Center and Eyes on Earth on flood management and water policy using microwave SAR and Google Earth Engine. I bring more than eight years of GIS, remote sensing, automation, spatial analysis, research design, and mentoring experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Geospatial Data Engineer
GEOSAC, CMU Research
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Designed and managed a dNBR imagery export pipeline in Google Earth Engine and Google Cloud for a burn scar monitoring project. Automated a PM2.5 forecasting system integrating NOAA, FIRMS, and HYSPLIT trajectory data.
GIS Researcher / PhD Candidate
Chiang Mai University
Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Awarded Google Cloud Research Grant and Presidential Scholarship for PhD research. Collaborated with Stimson Center and Eyes on Earth applying microwave SAR and GEE for flood management and water policy.
GIS Tech & Volunteer
Humanitarian OSM, URISA, SPERI
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Produced raster change analysis from Landsat imagery to assess environmental impacts in agricultural zones. Mapped carbon sequestration cadastres and study areas for Rainforest Watch grant proposals.
GIS Researcher
University of Salzburg
Mar 2014 - May 2017 (3 years 2 months)
Developed an early pipeline for linguistic landscape research using Google Street View imagery, SQL, and spatial network analysis. Managed geospatial project timelines using GanttProject and crowdsourced VGI campaign data.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chiang Mai University
PhD Candidate, Geography
2022 -
PhD candidate in Geography, ongoing since 2022.
University of Salzburg
MSc, Geoinformatics
2014 - 2017
MSc in Geoinformatics from the University of Salzburg, completed in 2017.
Western Michigan University
BA, English
BA in English from Western Michigan University, completed in 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ThailandAuthorized to work in
Website
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203.150.199.213:3000/pm25Skills
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