I am excited to announce the launch of my GIS and Geography blog! I am interested in sharing cool datasets, technical skills, and maps of course! My first exposure to maps were the nautical charts we used when sailing in the North Channel in Lake Huron. I currently work for Esri Canada as an Enterprise Support Consultant. I am interested in the humanitarian uses of GIS as well as the more technical side of things. Feel free to shoot me an email at admin@ccsgeo.com if you want to get in touch!
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