Jessica Zerb
About Jessica Zerb
Jessica Zerb is a Data Analyst at Natural Resources Canada, specializing in the acquisition and processing of LiDAR data and integrating AI techniques for wildfire management. She has a strong background in geophysics and has held various research and fieldwork positions, demonstrating leadership and technical skills in forestry management.
Work at Government of Canada
Jessica Zerb has been employed at Natural Resources Canada as a Data Analyst since 2018. In this role, she focuses on integrating AI techniques to enhance wildfire fuel classification and prediction models. Her work contributes to the development of effective strategies for wildfire mitigation. Based in the Edmonton, Canada Area, she manages fieldwork operations for multiple projects, demonstrating her leadership and organizational skills.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Zerb holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Geophysics from the University of Alberta, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Machine Learning & Renewable Resources from the same institution, graduating in 2022. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in geophysics and advanced data analysis techniques.
Background
Prior to her current role, Jessica Zerb gained practical experience as a Junior Processing Geophysicist at Earth Signal Processing Ltd during the summer of 2018. She also worked as a Geophysics Research Assistant at the University of Alberta in 2016 and again in 2017, accumulating a total of ten months of research experience. This diverse background in geophysics and data analysis has shaped her career in natural resource management.
Technical Skills and Applications
Jessica Zerb specializes in the acquisition and processing of LiDAR data, which is crucial for developing wildfire mitigation strategies. She operates UAVs and drones for fieldwork, showcasing her expertise in advanced technology applications in forestry. Additionally, her hands-on experience includes chainsaw operation skills, indicating her practical involvement in forestry management during field operations.