GIS Analyst & Cartographer

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Work

GIS Portfolio

Remote Sensing Water Level Change Analysis

Water Level Change Analysis

2017 – 2022 · Lake Mead, NV

Tracking water level changes in Lake Mead using ESA Sentinel-1 imagery at 10m resolution over a 5-year period.

ArcGIS ProSentinel-1Time Series
Drone Mapping UVU Campus Orthomosaic

UVU Campus Orthomosaic

10/26/24 · Orem, UT

High-resolution drone orthomosaic of UVU campus with sub-meter accuracy for campus planning and facility management.

Drone MappingPhotogrammetryOrthomosaic
Elevation UVU Campus DEM

UVU Campus DEM

10/26/24 · Orem, UT

Digital Elevation Model of UVU campus for drainage analysis, site planning, and environmental studies.

LiDARDEM Generation3D Modeling
Urban Planning Greenspace in Saratoga Springs

Greenspace in Saratoga Springs

Urban Planning Study · Utah

Analyzing green space distribution, park accessibility, and their relationship to community development.

NDVIUrban PlanningLand Use
Image Processing Cloud Mask over Indonesia

Cloud Mask over Indonesia

Remote Sensing · Java Island

Automated cloud detection algorithms to improve remote sensing analysis in tropical regions.

Cloud DetectionPythonLandsat
Vegetation NDVI Comparison

Cloud Mask NDVI Comparison

Comparative Analysis

Comparing cloud masking techniques on NDVI calculations for vegetation monitoring and environmental assessment.

NDVIComparative AnalysisVegetation
Photogrammetry Orthomosaic Comparison

Orthomosaic Comparison

Photogrammetry Study

Evaluating DSM and orthomosaic processing workflows and their impact on final product quality.

PhotogrammetryDSM GenerationQuality Control
ML / Classification Unsupervised Classifications

Unsupervised Classifications

Machine Learning Project

Comparing K-means, ISODATA, and clustering techniques for land cover mapping across landscape types.

K-meansISODATALand Cover
Land Cover Unsupervised UVU Classification

Unsupervised UVU Classification

Land Cover Analysis · UVU

Identifying buildings, vegetation, pavement, and natural areas on UVU campus via classification.

ClassificationCampus MappingSpectral
NDVI Orem City NDVI

Orem City NDVI

2022 · Orem, UT

NDVI analysis of Orem City providing insights into urban vegetation health and distribution patterns.

NDVIVegetation HealthLandsat
Change Detection Orem NDVI Changes

Orem City NDVI Changes Over Time

Multi-Temporal Study

Time series vegetation analysis identifying areas of gain and loss to support environmental monitoring.

Time SeriesChange DetectionUrban Growth
Elevation UVU DEM Comparison

UVU DEM Comparison

Elevation Analysis · UVU

Multi-temporal DEM comparison identifying construction, erosion, and landscape modification.

DEM AnalysisLiDARTemporal
Site Suitability Houston Business Locations

Best Business Locations, Houston

Business Intelligence · TX

Site suitability integrating demographics, transportation, and economic data for commercial development.

Site SuitabilityDemographicsMulti-Criteria
Cartography San Rafael Swell

San Rafael Swell Shaded Relief

Cartographic Design · Utah

High-quality shaded relief map showcasing advanced terrain visualization of this dramatic Utah landscape.

Cartographic DesignHillshadeMap Design
Terrain Slope and Hillshade

Slope and Hillshade Comparison

Terrain Analysis

Comparing slope calculations and hillshade visualizations for terrain and topographic analysis.

SlopeHillshadeTopographic Modeling
Connectivity Utah Wifi Speeds

Download Speeds & Wifi Status, Utah

Connectivity Analysis · Utah

Mapping broadband coverage to support digital equity initiatives and infrastructure planning statewide.

Digital EquityInfrastructureBroadband
Demographics Los Angeles Population

Los Angeles Population Map

Demographic Mapping · LA County

Population density mapping using US Census data to visualize urban demographics across LA County.

Census DataStatistical MappingDemographics
Urban Development Changes in Salem Utah

Changes in Salem, Utah

Urban Development · Salem, UT

Multi-temporal analysis documenting land use changes and growth patterns in this growing community.

Change DetectionHistorical AnalysisGrowth Patterns
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Background

About Me

Hi! I'm Carter Quesenberry — a Geography graduate from Utah Valley University with a minor in Computer Science and a Certificate of Proficiency in GIS.

I'm passionate about GIS and cartography, especially where it helps the public. My expertise spans spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geographic data visualization. I love creating maps and analyses that help organizations make informed decisions.

When I'm not mapping or coding, you'll find me in a local coffee shop with a chai latte, deep in a good book, or catching a movie with friends. Excited to keep growing as a GIS professional!

Technical Skills

GIS Software

  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcGIS Enterprise & Online
  • QGIS
  • Field Maps
  • Agisoft Metashape

Data Analysis

  • Remote Sensing
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Hydrology Modeling
  • Statistical Analysis

Programming

  • Python (ArcPy)
  • R (Spatial Analysis)
  • JavaScript
  • SQL

Cartography

  • Map Design
  • Data Visualization
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Web Mapping

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