Forest Carter
About Forest Carter
Forest Carter is a Geospatial Software Engineer with extensive experience in GIS systems development and environmental data analysis. He has worked with various organizations, including the Peace Corps and the National Park Service, and holds a Master's degree in Geography from the University of Arizona.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Forest Carter has been employed as a Geospatial Software Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing geospatial web applications that facilitate advanced GIS analysis of environmental datasets. His work enhances decision-making processes for land managers and researchers by providing efficient access to critical information.
Previous Experience at National Park Service
Carter has held multiple positions at the National Park Service, contributing to various projects. He served as a GIS Specialist and App Developer for three months in 2018 at Navajo National Monument. He also worked as a Remote Sensing and GIS Analyst for one year from 2017 to 2018 at Saguaro National Park. Additionally, he was a GIS Technician and Project Lead for four months in 2019 in Empire, Michigan.
Education and Expertise
Forest Carter earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Geography from UC Santa Barbara, studying from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Geography from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. His academic background supports his expertise in developing enterprise GIS systems and geospatial web applications.
Work at Peace Corps
Carter worked with the Peace Corps in two capacities. He served as an Environmental Education Volunteer from 2010 to 2012 in El Salvador, focusing on community engagement and education. He later worked as a Database Development and Programming Specialist for one year in Puebla, Mexico, from 2018 to 2019, where he contributed to database management and programming initiatives.
Professional Background
Before his current role, Carter worked as a Python/MATLAB Programmer at the University of Arizona for two months in 2017. He also served as a Safety Specialist at ACRT for two years from 2014 to 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. His diverse experience across various organizations has equipped him with a broad skill set in GIS, data management, and software development.