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

Resume

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Projects

2024 Election Map

A web application showcasing the 2024 election results in Pennsylvania as compared to the sample of voters polled prior to election day. Click on a county for more detailed information.

Transit Accessibility Project

An ArcGIS StoryMap showcasing an analysis of the proposed G Line BRT project along the Rice and Roberts Street Corridor in Saint Paul Minnesota.

View StoryMap

View on GitHub

Wildfire Map

A web application developed for a class using the ESRI JavaScript API. Click the button below to change the map view to see a different dataset.

Internship Experience

A video highlighting my first summer working as an intern for Westwood Professional Services. I eventually moved into a full-time role with the company after graduation and worked with them for 2 years before returning to school for my master's degree.

Eagle Project

A video I produced in partnership with the Minnesota Astronomical Society to showcase their star party public outreach events. This video was planned and executed as an eagle scout project and involved coordinating over 100 volunteer hours.

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