Skills
Technical Skills:
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Geographic Information Science: Extensive experience processing and analyzing geospatial data. (ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, GRASS GIS.)
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Python scripting for GIS: Automation of raster/vector geoprocessing tasks and data management.
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Microsoft Office Suite: Integration of GIS data and Excel spreadsheets for analysis and visualization.
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Adobe Creative Suite: Use of Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop for cartographic design.
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R scripting: Wrangling, visualization, and statistical analysis of large datasets such as LiDAR..
Workplace Skills:
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Excellent written and oral communication, fast learner, attention to detail, ability to work well within a group or individually, multiple project management.
Languages:
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Fluent in English and Icelandic with fundamental proficiency in Spanish.
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Education
University of Oregon (Eugene,OR) September 2013 – June 2017
Bachelor of Science in Geography with a focus in GIS and Water Science
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Professional Experience
University of Oregon InfoGraphics Lab (Eugene, OR)
Student Cartographer:
November 2016 – Present
The InfoGraphics Lab specializes in the application of innovative geospatial technologies, cartographic design, and geographic information science. (www.infographics.uoregon.edu)
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Performed data mining, data manipulation, analysis, and design of large environmental datasets within ArcMap, Microsoft Excel, RStudio, and Adobe Creative Suite.
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Collaborated with research scientists to produce publication-quality maps and graphics for an Atlas of the Olympic Peninsula.
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Applied knowledge of geographic principles and technology to solve complex geospatial problems.
Landsvirkjun Power Company (Mývatn, Iceland)
Geothermal Research Assistant (Summer Internship):
June – August 2016
Krafla Power Station is one of Iceland’s largest geothermal power plants, owned by Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s largest producer of electricity. (http://www.landsvirkjun.com)
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Produced maps for the plant using GIS software that were used to analyze the plant’s environmental impact.
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Collected daily samples of geothermal fluid and trained arriving scientists in our sampling methodology.
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Set up sampling equipment, managed field supplies, and performed chemical analyses in the lab.
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UO Office of International Affairs (Eugene, OR)
Front Desk Administrator:
June 2015 – November 2016
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Responsible for setting all appointments, processing documentation for international and study abroad students, and taking on any projects put forward by office employees.
Magnus Egill Ruben
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Recommendations
Awards
The Trussell Family Scholarship:
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Awarded to Geography students based on academic merit and interest in a career serving humanity. I was awarded this scholarship based on scholastic achievement as well as a project and paper I submitted.