Day at Work: GIS Analyst

Wesley C. is a cartographer and Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst for the San Francisco Department of Public Health. He uses GIS technology to gather and organize information in order to improve pedestrian infrastructure. As part of ConnectEd's "Day in the Life" series, Wesley discusses his daily duties and the knowledge needed to be a Cartographer and GIS Analyst.

[ps-mztn]

Great video. I've just graduated with a B.A. in Geography and Urban studies from a large public university. My professors told me over and over again how valuable a skill GIS is for people in my field, but I wasn't able to take any legitimate GIS courses during my education. Anyone want to chime in with info as to how valuable GIS skills are to accessing a broader range of planning professions? Thanks.

[SereniaSaissa]

Excellent video. I LOVE maps. I took geography in High school. but I wanted to take history at college. I should have done geography at college instead!!!!

[JohnAK]

Right now I'm publishing the output map for my class report using ArcMap and wish it was as intelligent as Google.

John

[ghostyloose]

What is the public health aspect of pedestrians being able to walk comfortably?

[orkhanmiralayev]

Hi Westley, do u use erdas imagine in ur job or just simply knowing arcmap is enough in what u r doing? Thanks.

[christopher]

I have a strong background in GIS I need a job! Who is hiring?

[yeahitspersonal]

Go to North Dakota they are booming right now

[jezzijazz]

Anybody knows the GIS station in gargano italia?

[carso]

did you have to take calculus in the GIS program?