Paula Soto
About Paula Soto
Paula Soto is a Geographic Information System Specialist at Redhorse Corporation, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in geology, education, and quality control, with previous roles at various organizations including CalPortland and AECOM.
Work at Redhorse Corporation
Paula Soto has been employed at Redhorse Corporation as a Geographic Information System Specialist since 2021. In this role, she develops and manages the SDSFIE Enterprise GIS Geodatabase for integration into Oracle databases, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. She provides technical direction in GIS software setup, maintenance, and usage to both Redhorse employees and Department of Defense customers. Additionally, Paula manages Trimble GPS units and facilitates the import/export of GIS data, which enhances data accuracy and accessibility.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Redhorse Corporation, Paula Soto worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in geosciences and education. She served as a Quality Control Chemist at CalPortland from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she worked as a Staff Geologist at American Geotechnical, Inc. from 2018 to 2019 and as a Geologist I at AECOM from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier positions include Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student Researcher at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, as well as roles in education as a Mathematics Tutor and Academic Tutor.
Education and Expertise
Paula Soto holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, which she completed from 2011 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Geology/Earth Science from the same institution, graduating in 2018. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in GIS and geosciences, equipping her with the necessary skills to conduct research and develop processes that improve data collection and operational efficiency.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In her current position, Paula Soto researches and develops GIS processes aimed at improving data collection, transfer, and construction. She creates specialized data queries and customer-requested maps that support presentations, reports, and contract bidding processes. Her contributions to the field include enhancing operational efficiency through innovative GIS solutions, as well as ensuring that data management practices meet environmental compliance standards.