Steele Olsen

Experience

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  The Nature Conservancy

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Fire Management and Site Planning Intern

  · Updated and Developed Fire Management Plans and Site Plans· Performed 25+ prescribed burns on various TNC properties with an experienced burn crew· Collected spatial data on properties to create shapefiles for site infrastructure maps· Created maps for Fire Management Plans and Site Plans using ArcGIS software

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  University of North Carolina at Wilmington

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Research Assistant

  Title of Project: Investigating the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and environmental and socioeconomic variables.Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between the rate of Parkinson's disease (PD) with environmental and social characteristics and to assess the accessibility of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) treatment centers in the US. Methods: Data were obtained from the following sources: PD death rates from 1999 to 2014 from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, environmental data (such as pesticide use) from the US Geological Survey, various socio-economic characteristics from the US Census Bureau, and underserved population data from the HRSA Data Warehouse. DBS treatment center addresses were obtained from Medtronic’s Physician Finder Portal and then geocoded. All data were summarized to counties for the continental United States and then spatial statistics and geospatial models were created using ArcGIS to identify significant patterns at local, regional, and national scales.Conclusions & Implications: Regional differences were identified in the relationship between PD and environmental and socioeconomic variables. Further, results from this research can be used to identify critical underserved hot spots for DBS treatment rather than relying on the existing DBS treatment centers. Show less

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  CAPE FEAR COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Geospatial Technology Graduate Intern

  The Cape Fear Council of Governments (CFCOG) plans and administers a variety of federal, state, and local programs in Region D. They work under the direction of a delegation of locally elected officials representing members of governments and a part of a cooperative relationship with both public and private sectors in the region.Opportunities or Experiences: - Obtain real world knowledge of working with clients of the Cape Fear Region, including 44 municipalities and 4 counties- Hands on experience in land use planning, demographic analysis, ordinance preparation, and map preparation using ArcGIS- Knowledge of the inner-workings of a local government Show less

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  GeoNexus Solutions

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Geospatial Analyst

  Assists with running operations for GeoNexus Solutions -- a new geospatial technologies and drone analysis service group run through UNCW's Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences. Duties: meet with prospective customers, collect aerial imagery, process and analyze data, create outputs for external contracts, train students, and manage equipment.

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  Firmatek

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Perform topographic surveys using a combination of mobile LiDAR, stationary scanning, drone photogrammetry and total station equipment. - VZ400 LiDAR scanner - Phantom 4 Pro & Phantom 4 RTK - eBee & eBee Plus fixed wing platforms - FireFly6 Pro VTOL platform• Process and deliver collected survey data to clients using multiple software packages; evaluate data accuracy and sufficiency, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations and professional standards.• Perform volumetric cut and fill calculations based on data from laser scanners, aerial LiDAR, photogrammetry, ground surveys and design documents.• Implement, monitor and track quality control checks and procedures for data gathered by field crews; emphasizing professionalism and attention to details.• Serve as a point of contact with clients regarding project scope, scheduling needs, deliverables and follow-up. Show less

  • Senior Director of Technology & Support

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Director of Drone Operations

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Drone Solutions Manager

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Geospatial Field Technician

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2020