Michelle Porwoll Bramsen
About Michelle Porwoll Bramsen
Michelle Porwoll Bramsen is a Geographic Information Systems Technician with a background in anthropology. She has worked at HDR as an archaeologist for nine years and has been with CenterPoint Energy since 2020.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Michelle Porwoll Bramsen has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as a Geographic Information Systems Technician since 2020. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in geographic information systems to support various projects and initiatives within the company. Prior to her current position, she worked at CenterPoint Energy for a brief period of 7 months in the same role, contributing to the organization's efforts in managing and analyzing spatial data.
Previous Experience at HDR
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Michelle Porwoll Bramsen worked at HDR as an Archaeologist from 2010 to 2019. During her nine years at HDR, she engaged in various archaeological projects, applying her knowledge of anthropology to fieldwork and research. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in data collection and analysis, which she later applied in her GIS career.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Porwoll Bramsen holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Anthropology and German from St. Cloud State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from The University of North Dakota, which she completed from 2014 to 2015. This educational background equips her with a diverse skill set that combines cultural understanding with technical GIS capabilities.
Background
Michelle Porwoll Bramsen has a background that integrates anthropology and geographic information systems. Her academic pursuits in anthropology and German have informed her analytical skills and cultural insights. This unique combination of disciplines supports her work in GIS, where understanding spatial relationships and cultural contexts is essential.