Darren Zhang
About Darren Zhang
Darren Zhang is a GIS Developer at Arup in Sydney, Australia, specializing in geospatial data visualization and cloud-based web applications.
Company
Darren Zhang currently works at Arup as a GIS Developer. His role at Arup began in 2018 and is based in Sydney, Australia. Previously, he worked at Greenment Environment as a Consultant for six months in Shanghai City, China, from 2015 to 2016. He has also held positions at Volvo Car Group, MIT, and Harvard University.
Title
Darren Zhang holds the title of GIS Developer. His expertise in geospatial data visualization includes creating PDF maps, web map applications, and Esri Story maps. He coordinates with junior developers on geospatial tasks, fostering efficiency and the sharing of knowledge within his team.
Education and Expertise
Darren Zhang pursued a Master's degree in Information Technology at UNSW, graduating in 2019. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) from the same university during the same period. Darren has a Master's degree in Environmental Health from Harvard University, completed in 2015. His Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering was attained from Tsinghua University in 2013. His technical skills include full stack web development using React/TypeScript, RESTful API, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-based application development on Azure and AWS.
Background
Darren Zhang has accumulated diverse work experience in various roles and locations. His early career included internships as an Occupational Health Intern at Volvo Car Group in Chengdu, Sichuan, and as an Industrial Hygiene Intern at MIT in Greater Boston. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at Harvard University from 2013 to 2014.
Projects and Initiatives
At Arup, Darren Zhang has been involved in developing and maintaining cloud-based web applications utilizing Azure and AWS platforms. He actively explores open-source software for building geospatial applications that integrate data analysis, engineering, and visualization. His work focuses on enhancing the accessibility and understanding of geospatial data through innovative solutions.