Geomatics and data scientist

| Spatial thinking for bridging people, place, and systems |

• MSc of Science in Environment and Geography
• aurelie.noel@outlook.com
• +358451702204
• Current professional github
• Owner of Terrae Geomatics (idling Y-tunnus: 3343079-5; geospatial services)
  

For comprehensive and detailed experience, publications and portfolio:
LinkedIn
Online CV

Expertise

• Spatial data science
• Data collection - fieldwork/GPS, drone imageries, IoT sensors, VR/AR, crowdsourcing/GeoApp
• Optical and radar remote sensing - see Msc thesis - abstract in English - feeding recent work
• Conventional and webmapping
• Machine learning + experience with supercomputer LUMI
• Predictive modelling e.g., habitat suitability and distribution modelling in my paper, MSc thesis or quick maps overview
• Interdisciplinary project management

Main skills

• Geographic Information Systems - ESRI suite, QGIS
• Spatial data infrastructure, processing and analysis - R (proficient), Python, postgreSQL and postGIS (notion)
• Traditional and interactive data visualisation - shinyapps, leaflet, html+Pages - check this interactive map or this interactive cloud
• Image processing - SNAP, ENVI
• Drone pilot - WebODM, MapsmadeEasy - check this example
• General public communication - check this video or this event
• Team leadership and mentoring - check this recent BSc work and this [MSc work]
• Multilingual: EN, FR, IT, SW

Recent professional experience

Since 2023 - Project leader for the Spatial Competence Centre and team leader for the Geospatial Systems team at Novia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
Project portfolio overview:

• Energy master plan - green transition support
• Case Västerby - sustainable forestry
• CNE2.0 - sustainable tourism
• NylAF - agroforestry design
• Red-Throated divers - habitat modelling
  

Since 2023 - Sole owner at Terrae Geomatics (Finland)
May 2022 to August 2023 - Geomatics Analyst and Cartograph Professional at Pesca Environment (Canada)

Higher education

2019 to 2022 - Master of Science in Environment and Geography degree at the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources in collaboration with the Freshwater Institute (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) at University of Manitoba (Canada) - Grade: Distinction
2007 to 2008 - Advanced master’s degree/postgraduate in Natural Hazards Management at University of Liège (Belgium) - Grade: magna cum laude
2004 to 2007 - Master’s degree in Geographical Sciences at University of Liège (Belgium) - Grade: cum laude

Other sort of hobbies

Sailing, travelling