Amber Wittner
About Amber Wittner
Amber Wittner is a Data Management Developer and Geospatial Systems Architect at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in GIS technology and has held various roles in organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service and NASA Ames Research Center.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Amber Wittner currently serves as a Data Management Developer and Geospatial Systems Architect at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked at USGS as a Geographic Information Systems Coordinator and Geospatial Systems Architect from 2022 to 2023. Her tenure at USGS began in 2018 when she worked as a GIS Coordinator and Geospatial Systems Architect until 2022. Throughout her time at USGS, she has focused on various aspects of geospatial data management and system architecture.
Education and Expertise
Amber Wittner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which she completed from 2005 to 2010. She also earned a second Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science with a concentration in Climate Change Studies, along with minors in Geology and Geography from the same institution. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Redlands in 2012. Her expertise includes infrastructure and policy automation, geodatabase management, and various GIS technologies.
Background in GIS and Geospatial Systems
Amber Wittner has extensive experience in GIS and geospatial systems across various organizations. She worked as a Fire and Aviation GIS Specialist with the U.S. Forest Service in 2017 and served as a District GIS Coordinator and Database Manager from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she has held roles at Stanford Geospatial Center and NASA Ames Research Center. Her work has involved utilizing tools such as Airflow Analyst, ArcGIS Indoors, and FME/ETL tools, demonstrating her proficiency in spatial analysis and workflow automation.
Teaching Experience at Foothill Community College
Amber Wittner has been an Adjunct Faculty member in Geography and Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) at Foothill Community College since 2014. In this role, she instructs and trains students in various domains of GIS technology, covering online, mobile, server, and desktop platforms. Her teaching experience complements her practical expertise in the field, allowing her to effectively translate complex technical concepts into accessible learning materials for her students.
Technical Skills and Tools
Amber Wittner possesses a range of technical skills relevant to GIS and data management. She is proficient in relational database design and geodatabase design, managing geodatabases using PG Admin and PostgreSQL. Her experience includes both static and dynamic web services in Web GIS, as well as translating user needs into technical requirements. Additionally, she has a strong interest in automation tools and has utilized various virtual team communication platforms for collaboration and project management.