Karolina Chacon Armstrong

Karolina Chacon Armstrong is a GIS Analyst with extensive experience in geospatial data analysis and mapping, currently employed at the Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA) since September 2018. Throughout this tenure, Karolina has contributed to various research projects, including the "Atlas of Violence" series and studies on the dynamics of violence in Brazilian territory, utilizing techniques in geoprocessing, statistical modeling, and Python programming. Prior roles include GIS Analyst Jr and internship positions where skills in data visualization and analysis using tools such as ArcGIS, R, and Excel were developed. Additionally, a brief stint as a Development Analyst Jr at Agrotools involved socio-environmental analysis and mapping concerning agricultural practices. An academic background includes a Bachelor’s in Geography, ongoing MSc studies in Remote Sensing, and a postgraduate course in Data Science, complemented by early experience in environmental analysis at Furnas Centrais Elétricas.