I will create intuitive gis visualisations of geodatabases using qgis, python and r

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Tom O

About this gig

Why Choose Me:

I am an experienced freelancer with excellent time management skills, having worked 2+ years at Telus Digital alongside a part time MSc in Geographic Information Sciences. These 3 years' training in GIS have also enhanced the soft communication and analysis developed during my prior 2 years in engineering consultancy. I am adept at using QGIS alongside Python and R, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, tailor my communication to other stakeholders and produce simple visualisations of complex datasets.


Key GIS Skills:

  • Data tidying
  • Assessing coordinate reference system (CRS), accuracy & scale
  • Thematic mapping
  • Proximity analysis
  • Multi-criteria evaluation (MCE)
  • Linear regression modelling
  • Network analysis
  • Supervised / Unsupervised classification
  • Hydrological modelling
  • Habitat suitability modelling


Key GIS Specialisms:

  • R
  • Python
  • Environmental GIS
  • Remote sensing
  • Site selection


Key GIS Projects:

  • Region-by-region expansion strategy: for Adderstone Living
  • Effect of housing affordability on units sold: assignment (used Python)
  • COVID vaccine uptake model: assignment (used R)
  • Oregon deforestation study: assignment
  • Solar farm location MCE: assignment

Get to know Tom O

Tom O

Freelance GIS Specialist

  • FromUnited Kingdom
  • Member sinceJul 2026
  • Languages

    English
I am a freelance GIS specialist and MSc graduate with experience in engineering & GIS-based consultancy. I am adept at using ArcGIS Pro alongside programming skills in Python & R to manage projects and visualize complex datasets. I have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver spatial insights. My LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ormerod-886505162/ Employment History: 01/24-07/26: Online Data Analyst, Telus Digital 05/22-02/23: Geotechnical Engineer, CTS 04/21-02/22: Geoenvironmental Engineer, Arc Environmental 02/20-08/20: Geotechnical Engineer, RSA

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