Haiyan Liu
About Haiyan Liu
Haiyan Liu is a Senior System Analyst and Lead Programmer with over 10 years of experience in web-based and GIS application development. He has a strong background in system analysis, implementation, and testing, and has worked for various organizations including the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Current Position at Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Haiyan Liu serves as a Senior System Analyst and Lead Programmer at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In this role, he is responsible for the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions. His expertise includes system deployment and administration, utilizing tools such as SAS and IBM Cognos. Liu's work focuses on enhancing data management and analysis processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in GIS Programming and Data Analysis
Prior to his current role, Haiyan Liu worked at First Base Solutions Inc / J.D. Barnes as a GIS Programmer and Data Analyst for eight years. During this time, he developed web-based and GIS applications, contributing to system analysis, design, implementation, and testing. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his proficiency in spatial data integration and management.
Educational Background in Geographic Information Sciences
Haiyan Liu earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geographic Information Sciences from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China, from 1993 to 1996. Prior to this, he obtained both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Geography from Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China, from 1981 to 1988. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in geographic data analysis and system design.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Haiyan Liu possesses over ten years of experience in web-based and GIS application development. His technical skills include system analysis, design, implementation, and testing using programming languages such as Java, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, and C/C++. He also specializes in ETL processes, data migration, and management, as well as spatial data integration. Liu is proficient in system administration across various platforms, including UNIX (AIX, Solaris), Linux, and Windows.
Research Experience in Geographic Sciences
Before his tenure at First Base Solutions Inc, Haiyan Liu served as a Research Associate and GIS Specialist at the University of Illinois at Chicago for two years. He also worked as a Research Scientist at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS, in Beijing, China, from 1996 to 1998. His research roles involved significant contributions to geographic data analysis and system integration.