Rick Spitzer

Background

About Rick Spitzer

Data Analyst and GIS Professional with a background in ArcGIS programs and skills in Excel, VBA, SQL, Python, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript. Trained at University of California, San Diego where I earned a Certificate in Data Science and Visualization. Adaptable and able to master new skills quickly with an exceptional ability to recall information, I am on a mission to utilize these skills to transform any form of data into creative business insights for companies with big ideas. Confident leader, project manager, and team-oriented individual with strengths in analytical problem solving and collaborating across diverse groups. Able to meet strict deadlines in fast-paced environment and reflect on wins and losses in a team environment in order to continuously improve. Core competencies include: • Python, SQL, Javascript Coding • Web Scraping • JSON/API Interactions • D3, Plotly, Leaflet, Matplotlib • HTML and CSS • Flask, MongoDB • ETL Processes • Machine Learning Models • Tableau Visualizations • GIS Project Preparation • GIS Project Management • PostgreSQL Geodatabase Querying • GIS Spatial Data Organization • GIS Data Digitization • GIS Mapping • QGIS Geoprocessing • Shapefile Creation • Global GIS Project Management • Geology Field Work • Geology Field Data Collection • Geology Field Mapping • Geology Field Techniques