Preston Hartzell
About Preston Hartzell
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Preston Hartzell holds the position of Senior Geospatial Software Engineer. This role involves expertise and responsibility in developing and managing software related to geographic and spatial data.
Senior Geospatial Software Engineer
As a Senior Geospatial Software Engineer, Preston Hartzell specializes in developing software that processes, analyzes, and visualizes geospatial data. This includes working with technologies and tools that handle geographic information systems (GIS) and other mapping data. The role demands a strong understanding of spatial databases, programming languages commonly used in geospatial software such as Python and JavaScript, and the ability to integrate various geospatial datasets.
Authored Blog Post on stactools Raster Footprint Utility
Preston Hartzell authored a blog post focused on the stactools Raster Footprint Utility, a tool used in creating accurate raster footprints for STAC (SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog) metadata. The blog post provides detailed guidance on generating precise raster footprints, an essential step for ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of geospatial data management and analysis. This contribution demonstrates Preston's expertise and ability to contribute valuable knowledge and tools to the geospatial community.