KZ Maps
Alex Clasen, GISP-E
GIS Technician
Location:
Portland, Oregon
Top Skills:
ArcGIS Pro 3.x
ArcGIS Online, StoryMaps
Python, ArcGIS Arcade, HTML/CSS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
A Bit About Me
​By day, I am an Emerging GIS Professional who loves exploring the geospatial intersections of our human and natural environments. My favorite topics to explore lately have been cartographic design skills, automation through Python, and Data Science / AI tools. When I'm not making maps, you can find me wrangling cats, working through my Steam library, or learning a new language.
Originally from the Midwest, I moved to Oregon in 2023. In my previous chapter, I was a freelance writer and editor, military spouse, and world traveller.​ Having completed PCC's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate program in June 2025, I'm now looking for opportunities in the Pacific Northwest to hone my new GIS skills and support meaningful projects.
Experience
Available for hire!
Jun. 2025 - Sep. 2025
Apr. 2025 - Jun. 2025
Feb. 2011 - May 2024
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GIS analysis, data management, cartography, map development...
Intern Cartographer | GunPolicy.org
Using ArcGIS Pro, designed infographics and maps for web publication with consideration for accessibility.
GIS Intern | Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District
Developed interactive maps using ESRI's ArcGIS Online. Used Experience Builder to create a tool for community education, highlighting the importance of and threats to agriculture in Washington County, Oregon.
Freelance Writer, Editor | Self-Employed
Proofread and line edited novels, short stories, academic essays, resumes, and social media messaging. Wrote and edited content for blogs and websites.
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