Kristine Kahler: GIS, Data, Cartography

Kristine Kahler

world

Human Sustainability with GIS

218-821-4359 / kkahler190@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

Remote-first Geospatial Analyst with over 10 years of experience delivering end-to-end GIS solutions. Proven expertise in developing and managing enterprise databases, creating actionable reports with SQL, and performing rigorous QA/QC to ensure high data integrity. Adept at collaborating with distributed teams and training clients on GIS best practices.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

GIS Software & Platforms:

ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Smallworld GIS, Google Earth Engine, LiDAR & UAV Data Processing
Data Management & Analysis:
Spatial Analysis & Modeling, Topology & QA/QC, Geocoding & Address Matching, Data Visualization (StoryMaps), Georeferencing & Digitization
Programming & Web:
Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, PostGIS, ArcSDE, Web Map Applications, Cloud GIS

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

May 2024, M.S. Geography and Environmental Sustainaability; Geospatial Technology

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

May 2015 BA Planning and Community Development; Environmental Planning, GIS in Planning
GIS minor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance GIS Specialist | Spatialytics | Jan 2011 - Present

Provided customized GIS solutions to nonprofits and local governments, driving impactful community projects.
Enhanced data visualization by integrating QGIS and ArcGIS Pro, increasing client engagement by 35%.
Ensured data integrity via geocoding, topology, and QA/QC checks.
Developed mobile data collection systems using Survey123 and Collector.
Queried spatial databases with SQL to create actionable reports for stakeholders.

GIS Analyst | Insight Global / HDR Inc | Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

Enhanced GIS data quality for the USAFA Infrastructure database using ArcGIS Pro and SUED tools.
Digitized and georeferenced historical As-Built documents for precision.
Collaborated effectively as part of a 19-member remote electric GIS team.

GIS Technician / Electric Data Analyst | Experis / National Grid | Nov 2022 - Sep 2023

GIS Technician/Electric Data Analyst.
Data Enhancement, virtual walkdown primary feeders via ArcGisOnline (imap)
Update Electric Geodatabase assets, verify and modify electric assets
Push requests to maps and records for changes related to electric assets on primary index map
Ensured 100% data integrity in electric geodatabases by virtually inspecting primary feeders.
Implemented precise updates to GIS features, assets, and attributes, contributing to robust data governance.

GIS Technician III | Mindlance (Xcel Energy) | Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

Maintain, and update the SDE database
Digitize service lines and related features based on legacy work orders
Assist GIS Tech I coworkers with GIS, gas service projects
Streamlined the creation of energy service cases by querying and integrating client database data.
Conducted comprehensive spatial analysis for tax jurisdiction and joint trench projects.

Mindlance (Xcel Energy) Minneapolis, MN, 2020 – 2021

GIS Technician III (contract)
Created energy-related cases for new and existing services
Query client DB and GIS related to Tax jurisdiction
Pushed work related to existing service and new joint trench (plats) projects.

Business Technical Services, Dayton, OH, 2020

Meter Survey Technician (contract)
Data collection and meter survey project using ArcGIS Collector/Survey,
QA/QC field work in client’s ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online 10x

Aitkin County, Aitkin, MN, 2016 Environmental Services

Intern
Updated County GIS Data using ArcGIS Online, ArcMap 10.x Collector apps.
Located and digitized/GPS wells based on MN Dept. of Health and County historical records.
Converted tabular data to spatial data.

City of Baxter, Baxter, MN, 2014,

Intern
Query SQL DB for data relating to land use cases.
Updated, digitized, and maintained city/county GIS land use cases, public works road and utility features with ArcMap 10.6.