Aurora Bayless-Edwards

Aurora Bayless-Edwards has a diverse work experience spanning multiple fields. Aurora is currently a Project Manager at GeoDigital, where they manage multimillion-dollar spatial analytics projects for electrical asset management and vegetation management. Their role includes project planning, execution, resource management, and scheduling using Oracle NetSuite, QuickBase, and Microsoft applications.

Before their current role, Aurora worked at NV5 Geospatial, starting as a Wildland Fire Fighter at the U.S. Forest Service in 2011 and 2012. Aurora then served as a Farm Intern at Gaining Gound Farm in 2014, where they were responsible for general farm maintenance and upkeep.

In 2015, Aurora joined the University of Montana as a Laboratory Technician and also worked as an Undergraduate Mathematics Tutor. Aurora actively participated in a research project as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, conducting experiments, data collection, and analysis.

From 2017 to 2018, Aurora worked as a Summer Research Assistant at Veolia Nuclear Solutions. Aurora then joined Idaho State University in 2016 as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and later as a Graduate Research Assistant for the RAINS Project, focusing on spatial and temporal trends in precipitation-borne fungal communities.

In 2019, Aurora returned to NV5 Geospatial, where they held various positions, including Lead GIS Analyst, Senior GIS Analyst, Geographic Information Systems Analyst, Senior Technician, and Geo-contractor. Their work involved utilizing geospatial technology for various projects.

Overall, Aurora Bayless-Edwards has demonstrated their expertise in project management, GIS analysis, research, and fieldwork through their extensive work experience in different industries.

Aurora Bayless-Edwards has a diverse education history. Aurora obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Geographic Information Science from Idaho State University from 2016 to 2019. During the same period, they also earned another Master of Science (MS) degree from the same institution, this time in Biology with a focus on Vegetation Ecology. Prior to their dual master's degrees, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biology with a specialization in Ecological and Organismal studies at the University of Montana from 2014 to 2016. Aurora also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Montana, which they earned from 2011 to 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Aurora Bayless-Edwards has pursued several certifications. Aurora obtained a certificate in Electric Distribution Fundamentals from EUCI in June 2022. In April 2022, they received a certification in Oregon Joint Use Association Spring Training from OJUA. Aurora also completed a course on Satellite Observations and Tools for Fire Risk, Detection, and Analysis offered by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration in May 2021. Furthermore, they have obtained several certifications from online platforms. In October 2020, they completed a course on How to Manage & Influence Your Virtual Team from Udemy. In August 2020, they earned certifications in All About KPIs, Conscious Business: Building Collaborative & Engaged Teams, Conscious Listening, and How to Manage Team Conflict, all from Udemy. Additionally, in March 2018, they completed a course on Spatial Data Science and Applications from Coursera.