Francis Adair, FRGS
Profile
Experienced in managing complex datasets for large scale projects, developing systems for data validation and documenting methodologies for cross-disciplinary geospatial outputs across Great Britain and internationally.
Experience
GIS Consultant, RSK Environment (Oct 2023 - Present)
Graduate GIS Consultant, RSK Environment (Oct 2022 - Oct 2023)
- Map-series production and EIA constraints mapping.
- Development of ArcGIS Pro and QGIS layout templates.
- ArcGIS Online Experience Builder, Field Maps, and Dashboards templates.
- Lead consultant for solar farm, wind farm, and grid connection GIS projects.
- Methodologies including statistical outputs, cost analysis, tools and metadata.
- Interactive applications for stakeholder collaboration and live GIS workshops.
GIS & Data Systems Development Consultant, Chester Zoo (Jun 2021 - Sep 2022)
- GIS training, camera trap annotation methodology, and soil erosion analysis.
- Annotation (Uganda & Gabon), MegaDetector AI and collaboration with ConservationAI.
- Ecological and anthropogenic factors affecting distribution and conservation planning.
GIS Consultant (part-time), Chester Zoo (Aug 2018 - Jun 2021)
- Heat mapping for vegetation, threats, and endangered wildlife.
- ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Survey123 ‘Connect’ survey operations.
Education
BSc (Hons) Geography (First Class), University of Chester (2017 - 2020)
- Dissertation on tree-soil interaction at Coed Felenrhyd/Llennyrch rainforest.
- Biogeography and erosion fieldwork at Las Salinas Badlands’ gulleys of Almería.
- Nitrogen bioindicator mapping with lichen in North Wales.
Full UK Driving Licence - Category B (manual)
Skills
GIS: QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online
Technical: Python, Git, HTML, CSS, JS, SQL
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Achievments
Volunteer, The Conservation Volunteers (Nov 2024 - Present)
Field Agent, Chester Zoo Africa Field Program, Fernan Vaz, Gabon (Sep - Oct 2018)
Volunteer, British Red Cross shop, Chester (Dec 2012 - Nov 2013)
Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Nuffield Research Placement, National Citizens Service
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