Ryan Magowan

Ryan Magowan has a diverse work experience in various industries. Ryan most recently worked at Sonic as a GIS Analyst II, where they utilized ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and 3GIS software to create detailed maps and conduct spatial analysis. Ryan also communicated with project managers to provide clarity and understanding of GIS processes for projects.

Prior to that, Ryan worked at Cruise Automation as a Mapping/GIS Technician. In this role, they digitized polygons, labels, and routes using QGIS mapping software for the company's autonomous vehicles. Ryan analyzed discrepancies that could impede the vehicles' paths and performed QA and QC checks on peers' work.

Ryan also gained experience as a GIS Analyst intern at Ecolo-GIS, an environmental consulting firm, where they digitized river polygons using Ortho-Photos to assist with environmental planning. Ryan worked with the Sorek-Lachish Drainage Authority to identify boundaries and zones to help local landowners understand the impact of rivers on their land.

Additionally, Ryan had an internship at Sonoma State University's Pepperwood Preserve, where they monitored bird recordings using Arbimon software and conducted spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro to map the distribution of bird species. Ryan also had experience in catering/serving at high-end events, working in food service at Culinary Services, and a land management internship at Sonoma State's Center for Environmental Inquiry.

Before pursuing a career in GIS, Ryan worked in sales associate roles at Workboot Warehouse and Postmates Inc., where they provided excellent customer service and multitasked under pressure.

Overall, Ryan Magowan has a strong background in GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial analysis, along with experience in customer service and various industries.

Ryan Magowan obtained their Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Geography from Sonoma State University. Their education history spans from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, Ryan has obtained several certifications related to GIS analysis and climate science. They have completed courses such as "Creating Maps in R," "SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis," "Giving Your Elevator Pitch," "Learning ArcGIS Python Scripting," "ArcGIS Pro Essential Training," "Arcpy for Python Developers using ArcGIS Pro," and "Introduction to Spatial Databases with PostGIS and QGIS 3." These certifications were obtained between 2021 and 2023 from institutions such as LinkedIn and Udemy.