Education, recognition, and certifications.
Current graduate work at Penn State, a team award from Esri, selection as a WVDOT AI Champion, and the field credentials behind my infrastructure background.
Penn State University
Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS)
Candidate — expected Spring 2027 · 4.0 GPA through completed coursework
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
Awarded May 2024 · 4.0 GPA
Marshall University
B.S., Environmental Science
Minors in Geology and Integrated Science & Technology
2026 Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award
Named member of the West Virginia Department of Transportation development team. WVDOT was one of 197 organizations selected from more than 100,000 Esri customers worldwide.
Esri award listing · WVDOT announcement · More on the award
WVDOT AI Champion — 2026
Selected as one of a small group of technically strong, enthusiastic staff to act as change agents for AI adoption at WVDOT — evaluating AI tools, building AI-assisted workflows, and helping coworkers put them to practical, responsible use. More on the role
- ISA Certified Arborist (MA-6335A)
- CDL Class B
- NPDES training and certification (WVDEP)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot — in progress
- URISA — Urban and Regional Information Systems Association
- WVAGP — West Virginia Association of Geospatial Professionals
- GPN — Geospatial Professional Network
- SCLA — Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
Academic records are summarized here rather than published as transcripts. Official verification is available on request.