Role Objective
The associate is responsible for data quality and support operations of aerial data. The Imagery Ingestion and Processing Specialist is responsible for the assessment, pre-processing, pipeline ushering, post-processing, and modification of both first and third party, 2D and 3D aerial/satellite/drone imageries and derivative products (DSM/DTM, Orthophotos, Mosaics, 3D city models, synthetic obliques, and synthetic nadir).
Role & Responsibilities
- Processing and analyzing global-scale raster datasets.
- Monitor daily production and quality of data sets.
- Interpret data to recognize trends and potential problem areas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure data flows through the pipeline to production.
- Plan and execute daily operations to ensure project goals are met.
- Interface with engineering teams to continually improve and automate overall operations processes and technical knowledge.
- Maintain process documentation and recommend improvements via feature requests to engineering teams.
- Identify drivers of latency and quality issues and develop solutions to mitigate with stakeholders.
- Prioritize data sets as necessary to meet SLA/SLO for critical regions.
- Monitor bug queues and address issues with appropriate fixes.
Education & Experience / Skills
- 1-2 years’ experience in the Geospatial industry.
- High school graduate or Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in GIS/Geospatial/Remote Sensing.
- Hands-on experience/working knowledge of one or more GIS software like ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS, or equivalent and/or expertise in 3D modeling packages like SketchUp, Maya, 3D Max, Blender, Photoshop, AutoCAD, or open-source image editing software like GIMP.
- Experience working with scripting languages (shell, Python, Perl, JavaScript).
- Experience with SQL, with a focus on dashboarding.
- Experience creating and styling thematic maps.
- Exposure to photogrammetry technology and software.
- Technological savviness for geospatial products and services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to operate and communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
- Comfortable with a rapidly changing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work independently, motivated, proactive attitude with a passion for learning and creative problem-solving.
