Chris Heins
GIS Specialist
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
About Me
I am a recent graduate student from the Master of Geographic Information Science program at the University of Minnesota. I manage the full geospatial workflow—from data collection and cleanup to analysis, visualization, and delivery—using the ESRI software suite. I have workplace experience supporting renewable energy permitting, design, and construction projects across the United States.
I enjoy translating complex data into clear, actionable insights through maps, apps, dashboards, and written communication. I work closely with stakeholders to bridge technical expertise and client needs while learning new tools and methodologies to improve quality and efficiency.
My Skills
- ArcGIS Pro, Online, Server, Enterprise, Experience Builder, ModelBuilder, Python
- Web mapping with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Leaflet.js, OpenLayers
- ArcPy, GeoPandas, Jupyter Notebooks
- Cartography, spatial analysis, data visualization
- QGIS, GeoServer, GlobalMapper, AutoCAD, Civil3D
- Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere
- Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Jira, GitHub