Ryan Teter
About Ryan Teter
Ryan Teter is a Hydrography Standards Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey, where he has worked in various capacities since 2014. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Land Use and Geographic Information Systems and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Current Role as Hydrography Standards Specialist
Ryan Teter currently serves as a Hydrography Standards Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Lakewood, Colorado. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of hydrography standards, contributing to the accuracy and reliability of water-related data.
Previous Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Prior to his current role, Ryan Teter worked at the U.S. Geological Survey as a Cartographer specializing in the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) from 2014 to 2023. He served as the NHD Editor for six years and later as the Partner Support Technical Point of Contact for three years. His work involved editing and supporting the national dataset that maps the surface waters of the United States.
Educational Background in Geographic Information Science
Ryan Teter is pursuing a Master's degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS) Development and Web Mapping at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he began in 2020. He previously earned a Bachelor's Degree in Land Use and Geographic Information Systems from Metropolitan State University of Denver, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he holds an Associate's degree in Outdoor Education and Psychology from Red Rocks Community College, achieved from 2009 to 2011.
Early Career and Internships
Ryan Teter began his career in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with an internship at the City and County of Broomfield in 2013. He also worked as a GIS Research Assistant at Metropolitan State University of Denver from 2013 to 2014. These early experiences provided him with foundational skills in GIS and cartography.
Volunteer Experience in Emergency Medical Services
In addition to his GIS career, Ryan Teter volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with Northglenn Ambulance from 2009 to 2010. This role involved providing emergency medical care and support, demonstrating his commitment to community service and public safety.