Rene A. Perez

Senior Hydrogeologist at Earth Forensics

Mr. Rene Perez oversees and leads the data management and data visualization section. Mr. Perez has over 20 years of experience specializing in geologic, groundwater, contaminate transport, hydrometeorology, aerial photo interpretation, hydrogeologic investigations/modeling including three-dimensional visualization of complex data, and environmental remote sensing/GIS analysis. These efforts are used in consulting and litigation services to better serve the client's understanding of the nature of a problem and the methods of solving the problem. The use of technology for communication and information is critical to providing clear and meaningful evaluations of data. Mr. Perez is also a licensed geologist with a master’s degree in Geology this enables him to create logical links of databases and to pull from them the essential elements into visualization and model independently and interactively with the client and other key team members. He has also been involved in natural hazard assessment and mapping for cities and counties.

Mr. Perez has experience in remote sensing and is a certified Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot which he employs to obtain high-resolution low-altitude aerial and thermal infrared photography. Aerial photography is used to produce accurate high-resolution topographic maps and 3D photorealistic models. The models offer a way for Mr. Perez to help clients visualize complex sites and/or changes in topography due to landslides or flooding.

Timeline

  • Senior Hydrogeologist

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