Daniel Leo
About Daniel Leo
Daniel Leo is a Senior GIS Analyst at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, with a background in environmental resource management and geographic information science. He has held various roles in GIS and education, contributing to projects involving data modeling and site remediation.
Work at The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Daniel Leo has been employed at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority as a Senior GIS Analyst since 2021. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in Geographic Information Systems to support various projects related to water and sewer management. His responsibilities include data analysis, mapping, and collaborating with other professionals to enhance the efficiency of the authority's operations.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Leo holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Resource Management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, which he completed from 2002 to 2005. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography from the University of Southern California between 2010 and 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in GIS and environmental management.
Background
Daniel Leo has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in environmental and GIS-related fields. He began his career as a Law Enforcement Officer with the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park in 2005. He later worked as an Assistant Program Coordinator at Venture Outdoors in 2006 and as an Educator at RiverQuest from 2011 to 2012. His experience spans multiple organizations, including RedZone Robotics, Inc. and Mott MacDonald, where he focused on GIS analysis and operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Daniel Leo has led significant projects that demonstrate his expertise in GIS. He spearheaded a collaborative effort involving various specialists to create a custom data model for analyzing the effects of longwall mining on stream bed permeability. Additionally, he constructed a multi-year municipal water meter project that involved GPS data collection and management. His work also includes developing a comprehensive deliverable for a site remediation project using ArcGIS Desktop and Google Earth.