Summary
Erin Hamilton is a Senior Geospatial Analyst based in Portland, Oregon, with 13 years of experience applying GIS, cartography, and web development to real-world transportation and environmental problems. They have progressed from data clerk and GIS specialist roles to senior analyst at TriMet, blending hands-on spatial analysis with front-end visualization skills to make complex datasets accessible. Erin holds an M.S. in Geographic Information Science and Cartography and is adept at rapidly adopting new tools to solve spatial problems, from programming and data management to elegant map design. Their work emphasizes building practical tools and interactive visualizations that empower stakeholders to discover and improve the world around them. Beyond mapping, Erin is a self-described data sleuth who combines rigorous analysis with aesthetic cartography to reveal unexpected patterns. Colleagues rely on them for clear communication, dependable data pipelines, and creative approaches to geospatial challenges.
13 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.S.) Geographic Information Science and Cartography, Master of Science (M.S.) Geographic Information Science and Cartography at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certificate Geographic Information Science, Certificate Geographic Information Science at University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Environmental Studies, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Environmental Studies at The Evergreen State College