Michael Ellis
About Michael Ellis
Michael Ellis is a Geographic Information Systems Analyst currently employed at Hagerty Consulting in Reisterstown, Maryland. He has a background in software development and has contributed to public health initiatives by identifying locations for mobile vaccination sites.
Work at Hagerty Consulting
Michael Ellis serves as a Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Hagerty Consulting since 2021. In this role, he focuses on utilizing GIS technology to support various initiatives, including the identification of locations for mobile vaccination sites. His work is integral to enhancing the accessibility of these sites for vulnerable populations, leveraging tools such as the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and Community Resilience Estimates (CRE).
Previous Experience at Infosys Ltd
Prior to his current position, Michael Ellis worked at Infosys Ltd as a Senior Associate Software Developer from 2020 to 2021 for eight months in Austin, Texas. He also held the position of Associate Software Engineer at the same company from 2019 to 2020 for one year. His experience at Infosys involved software development tasks that contributed to his technical skills in the field.
Education in Geographic Information Science
Michael Ellis studied Geographic Information Science and Cartography at The Community College of Baltimore County from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education at Towson University, where he studied Environmental Science and GIS from 2017 to 2018, achieving a 4.0 GPA. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in geographic information systems.
Background in Environmental Science
Michael Ellis has a diverse educational background in environmental science. He studied Biochemistry at the University of Maryland for one year in 2012 and attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he studied Environmental Science for one year in 2011. This background supports his current role in GIS, particularly in projects related to environmental and community resilience.
Community Involvement and Support for Vaccination Efforts
In addition to his professional roles, Michael Ellis supports FEMA, MEMA, and DPH mobile GoVax efforts by identifying suitable locations for mobile vaccination sites. He takes over COVID-19 GIS tasks from state employees, enabling them to resume their regular duties. His contributions are aimed at improving public health accessibility during the pandemic.