Coastal Resource Mapping runs on the talents and skillsets brought in by our team members
Our full complement includes Subject Matter Experts on Analysis, Project Management, Cartography, Programming, Information Management/Technology, Database Creation/Administration, Public Affairs, Instruction/Training.
Although each is a subject matter expert in their own right, each team member of our GIS company is a GIS professional having graduated from a highly intensive and exclusive post-graduate GIS program. Adding to this distinction, each of our team members’ academic and previous work backgrounds are highly varied, giving us the advantage to offer solutions in many areas of interest.
Melissa joined CRM after graduation from VIU’s Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications program in 2008. Melissa is a GIS Project Manager instrumental in managing some of CRM’s largest spatial projects, many of which have been affiliated with Provincial Ministries. She brings 10 years of valuable experience working within the ArcGIS and web mapping environment and has been the GIS lead on many of the TEI projects such as Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping (TEM), Predictive Ecosystem Mapping (PEM), Ecosystem Based Management (EBM) and Soils Mapping. She is extremely dedicated and highly skilled analyst who brings a fresh perspective to GIS techniques and analysis.
Jason is a diverse GIS professional with 15 years experience in academia, government, and private industry. He received a B.Sc. in Environmental Physical Sciences and an M.Sc. in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (specializing in GIS & Remote Sensing) from the University of Alberta. Jason is an articulate, collaborative and energetic team contributor who thrives in multi-disciplinary project work.
Shahin is CRM’s lead Software Engineer managing all development projects as well as head developer on CRM’s Fleet Management and Electronic Ticketing applications. His experience with languages such as C#, JavaScript and Python, Frameworks and libraries such as .Net 5, Xamarin, Entity framework, React, Redux and Django provides CRM with a deep background in web and mobile application development.
A passionate environmental scientist with over 10 years’ experience in collating, processing, analyzing, and modelling geospatial, environmental, and climatic data. Robin’s core proficiencies include extensive experience using remote sensing analysis and modelling, image processing/classification, advanced GIS use, database management, and robust knowledge in applied data science and environmental statistics.
Mark is the Project Manager of several CRM projects, leveraging his experience analyzing and modelling remote-sensed data in a high-performance work environment. He is a proven innovator of methods and workflows, solving many geoscience and environmental business problems throughout his career. Mark has been instrumental in further developing the data pipeline for CRM’s AIS Analysis projects which started in 2017 working with clients such as the local Port Authority, and other governing agencies.
Oscar joined CRM to assist with big data analysis and automation. His Master’s degree with the focus on GIS programming and spatial data analysis has given him exceptional skills in data automation creating efficiencies in analysis and reporting. He has extensive experience in mapping and visualization, and scripting using Python and R reports. Additionally, Oscar offers expert technical support for ArcGIS Online content development, back-end configurations and customizations, and reporting.
As CRM’s UAV Operations Manager, Tomas plays an important role in CRM's drone program. As a UAV pilot and spatial analyst, he supports various project phases including data acquisition, image processing, data analysis and product delivery. He participates in the company’s volume-based assessments and watershed-based hydrological modelling and supports our fish stock assessment projects.
