Samantha Haylen
About Samantha Haylen
Samantha Haylen is a Geographic Information Systems Technician at Arup in Cardiff, Wales, with a background in geophysics and digital cartography.
Current Role at Arup
Samantha Haylen currently holds the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician at Arup. Based in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, she has been with the company since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for handling and analyzing spatial data, showcasing her expertise in GIS. Her work involves complex data analysis tasks and developing spatial data solutions for various projects.
Previous Experience at Gardline Limited
Prior to her current role, Samantha Haylen worked as an Assistant Geophysicist at Gardline Limited from 2019 to 2020. In this position, she was involved in processing and interpreting sonar data, demonstrating her skills in geophysical data analysis. Her experience at Gardline Limited contributed significantly to her expertise in geospatial data processing and analysis.
Role at C A Design Services Ltd
From 2015 to 2018, Samantha Haylen served as a Digital Cartographer at C A Design Services Ltd in Great Yarmouth, England, United Kingdom. During her tenure, she was tasked with digitization projects, primarily focusing on orthorectified and worldview imagery. This role helped her develop critical skills in digital cartography and spatial data manipulation.
Educational Background
Samantha Haylen holds a Bachelor's degree in Natural History from the University of South Wales, which she attained in 2014. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in environmental studies and geographic information systems, which has been pivotal in her professional career. Her education also included practical experience gained through volunteering, specifically with the British Trust for Ornithology, where she honed her GIS skills.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
Throughout her career, Samantha has developed a solid set of skills in geographic information systems (GIS). She has demonstrated proficiency in the digitization of spatial data from orthorectified and worldview imagery and in processing and interpreting sonar data. Furthermore, she has experience in handling complex data sets for clients, indicating her ability to perform detailed data analysis. Over the past four years, she has gained expertise in various software applications essential for GIS work through adaptive learning.