Lily Houtman
About Lily Houtman
Lily Houtman is a Software Developer specializing in GIS programming and web development, currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey in Madison, Wisconsin. She has experience in GIS data management, cartographic design, and has held various internships in educational and museum settings.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Lily Houtman has been employed as a Software Developer at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2021. In her role, she specializes in GIS programming and web development, contributing to both local and national projects. Houtman assists teams with cartographic design and data visualization, focusing on GIS data management and development. Her work supports the USGS's mission to provide reliable scientific information about the Earth.
Education and Expertise
Lily Houtman studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2018 to 2022, where she focused on Graphic Cartography and earned a degree in Cartography/GIS. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role in GIS programming and web development. Her expertise includes GIS data management, cartographic design, and data visualization.
Background
Before her current position at USGS, Lily Houtman gained valuable experience through internships. In 2019, she worked as a Collections Intern at the Neville Public Museum Foundation for three months in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In 2020, she served as an Education Intern at the Green Bay Botanical Garden for three months. These roles provided her with practical experience in education and collections management.
Current Role at UW-Madison Housing
In addition to her work at USGS, Lily Houtman has been serving as a GreenHouse Learning Community Program Assistant at UW-Madison Housing since 2019. In this position, she has been involved for five years, contributing to the development and support of community learning initiatives within the housing program.