Erik Schmidt
About Erik Schmidt
Erik Schmidt is a Data Visualization Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He has six years of experience in GIScience and has developed innovative data integration techniques and applied machine learning to enhance data products for federal sponsors.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Erik Schmidt has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2020, serving as a Data Visualization Engineer. In this role, he has developed innovative data integration techniques specifically for geospatial databases. His work involves applying machine learning in novel ways to enhance data products, particularly for federal sponsors. Prior to his current position, he worked at the same institution as a Post-Master's Research Associate from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Erik Schmidt holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the same university, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in GIScience, contributing to his six years of experience in the field.
Background in GIScience
With six years of experience in GIScience, Erik Schmidt has developed a robust skill set in data visualization and geospatial analysis. His background includes significant roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, where he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2013 to 2016. This experience has equipped him with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in his current role.