Hi! I'm Raymond 👋

A Geospatial Software Engineer

I design and develop geospatial solutions that power scientific research, inform decision-making, and contribute to a better understanding of our planet.

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About

I specialize in crafting geospatial solutions that bring clarity to complex spatial data, enabling informed decision-making and scientific discovery.

Data Visualization

Transforming geospatial data into intuitive maps and visualizations that communicate insights effectively.

Workflow Development

Designing and automating geospatial workflows to process large datasets with precision and efficiency.

Deployment & Support

Delivering reliable applications and providing ongoing support to ensure seamless operation and usability.

Projects

View some of my favorite projects, there's a lot more now....Just don't feel like updating this section.

fastapi-react-starter
TypeScript

A modern starter template featuring a FastAPI backend with a PostgreSQL database and React 19 frontend with Tailwind CSS, React Router 7, Shade/cn, and vite tooling.

gis-playground
Python

GIS Playground is a comprehensive web-based GIS application that combines multiple data sources and provides advanced spatial data visualization and analysis capabilities. The application features real-time wildfire data integration, intelligent spatial data processing, and interactive mapping functionality.

RuneOfTheDay
TypeScript

A React Native app built with Expo that delivers a daily rune from the Elder Futhark set, complete with its symbol, name, and meaning. The app also includes features like a rune list and interactive flashcards to help users learn about runes.

go_scaffold
Go

A powerful command-line tool for scaffolding new Go projects with multiple templates based on popular Go project setups.

blog_examples
Jupyter Notebook

As I write technical blog posts covering various programming topics, frameworks, and development concepts, this repository will house all the practical examples and code snippets that accompany those articles.

geotoolkit
Python

GeoToolKit is a comprehensive Python package that provides a unified interface for common GIS operations using both ArcPy and GDAL/Open Source implementations. It aims to simplify geospatial workflows while maintaining flexibility in choosing the underlying GIS engine.

Contact Me!

Are you seeking assistance with your project, in need of code review, or looking for a coding mentor? Please don't hesitate to contact me. I am readily available to provide support and guidance on your coding journey. Reach out, and I will promptly respond with a link to my personal Discord. Let's collaborate and bring your ideas to life!