Ben Baker, GISP

Ben Baker, GISP has extensive experience in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Ben currently works as a GIS Solution Engineer at True North Geographic Technologies, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this, Ben was the GIS Manager at Morristown-Hamblen GIS Partnership from March 2018 to October 2022.

Before their role at Morristown-Hamblen GIS Partnership, Ben worked in the Mapping Department of Hamblen County Government from March 2017 to February 2018. Ben also served as a GIS Coordinator at Dieffenbauch & Hritz, LLC from July 2012 to March 2017.

Ben's career in GIS started as a GIS Intern at the West Virginia GIS Technical Center from May 2011 to June 2012. During this time, they performed various tasks such as digitizing and attributing data, georeferencing, quality control, and administrative/project management tasks.

Additionally, Ben gained teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts & Sciences from August 2010 to May 2012. Ben taught lab courses on topics including ArcMap, physical geography, and introductory GIS.

Earlier in their career, Ben worked as an intern at Wallace and Pancher, Inc. in an unspecified timeframe.

Overall, Ben Baker, GISP has a diverse background in GIS, ranging from technical roles to managerial positions, and has demonstrated expertise and knowledge in the field through their work experience.

Ben Baker, GISP, has a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Geography from West Virginia University. Ben attended West Virginia University from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Geography- Environmental Studies from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania between 2006 and 2010.

In addition to their education, Ben Baker also holds certifications in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Ben obtained the "ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101" certification from Esri in January 2023. Ben also holds the GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional) certification from the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). However, the specific months and years of obtaining the GISP certification are not provided.