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Sofía Margarita Delgado Balaguera

GIS Specialist
Quito

Summary

GIS specialist, passionate about science, humanitarian work, and sustainability. Aiming to use science and GIS knowledge to develop intelligent solutions with a holistic perspective to preserve the Earth and sustain society.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

GIS Specialist

Insuco
09.2023 - Current
  • Develop and manage complex geospatial datasets to support socio-environmental assessments, and community engagement projects.
  • Produce high-quality thematic maps and spatial analyses for diverse projects, clearly communicating findings to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
  • Utilizes advanced GIS software for data processing, visualization, and reporting, enhancing project efficiency and data integrity.

Technical Support Analyst

Esri
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided expert technical support for Esri's ArcGIS platform (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online), resolving complex customer issues through in-depth analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Empowered a diverse user base by articulating clear solutions and best practices, enhancing their effective utilization of GIS technology for critical decision-making.
  • Documented and managed customer cases in Customer Relationship Management systems, contributing to a comprehensive knowledge base, and the continuous improvement of support processes.

Geoscientist

Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Led the interpretation and mapping of complex geomorphological units using advanced remote sensing techniques (satellite imagery, aerial photographs, DEMs) for national cartographic projects.
  • Contributed directly to regional land-use planning and soil studies by providing accurate geomorphological data and insights, adhering to national classification standards.
  • Managed and quality-controlled significant geospatial datasets within GIS environments, ensuring the integrity and precision of all geomorphological cartographic products.

Geoscientist

Minciviles SAS
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in preparing technical reports on mining projects. Provide professional support in the awarding and progress of mining tasks, including field visits.

Education

Master of Science - Remote Sensing And Cartography

University of Salzburg
Salzburg
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geosciences

University of Los Andes
Bogota
05.2001 -

Skills

Satellite imagery

GIS training

Python

GIS programming

Cartographic design

Geospatial analysis

Certification

Data Science with Python

Volunteering

  • GIS Volunteer for MSF - (10/2022 - 03/2024)
  • Mapper for HOT (Ocassionally)

Timeline

Data Science with Python

05-2024

GIS Specialist

Insuco
09.2023 - Current

Technical Support Analyst

Esri
06.2020 - 08.2021

Field Volcanology

09-2019

Geoscientist

Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi
04.2019 - 12.2019

Geoscientist

Minciviles SAS
09.2018 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Remote Sensing And Cartography

University of Salzburg
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geosciences

University of Los Andes
05.2001 -
Sofía Margarita Delgado BalagueraGIS Specialist