Zack Kasson
Spatial Analysis ● GIS Tool Development ● Frontend & Backend Development ● Mobile Development
About Me
Hi! Thanks for visiting my portfolio! I am a dynamic and dedicated GIS professional with a deep passion for the intersection of technology and the natural world. Growing up near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, I developed a lasting love for nature and our connection with it. Coming from a family of technology professionals, I was naturally drawn to integrating technology to enhance and elevate my interests.
As an avid climber, I started creating maps and analyzing LiDAR data to digitize written descriptions into functional maps to easily navigate remote walls and explore new climbing areas. The success of these projects fueled my drive to continue integrating technology with my love for nature and my hobbies, as you will see throughout my portfolio.
Technical Skills
- React & Next.js
- TypeScript
- Python
- REST API Development
- Node.js
- Database Management
- C#
- Geospatial Tool Automation
Experience
GIS Engineer / Developer
SLIC Network Solutions
March 2025 - Current
- Designed, developed, and deployed a custom Node.js API backed by MongoDB that enables customers to securely query underground fiber optic locations
- Developed a custom mapping application using the ArcGIS SDK with React & TypeScript frontend, integrated with Power Automate for map production.
Committee Member
Geospatial Professional Network Emerging Professionals Program
July 2024 - Present
- Create educational materials and resources for mentorship pairs to enhance career development.
- Managed deployment of a WildApricot CMS website, improving efficiency and accessibility of the program.
GIS Analyst
Hampton Lumber
March 2023 - January 2024
- Developed custom geoprocessing tools using Python, Arcade, and ArcGIS SDK to simplify technology for field staff and enhance data accuracy.
- Managed and deployed ArcGIS Enterprise/Online for 30+ users, ensuring secure and user-friendly data access.
Team Leader
Kupu
Summer 2021
- Effectively managed and supervised a team of four throughout the successful execution of environmental projects.
Evolutionary Biology Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
Autumn 2022
- Managed a lab setting of 25 students and created exercises and assessments for evolution, ecology, and organismal biology.
Featured Projects
ClimbLog
An interactive mapping application for tracking my climbing locations and personal climbing achievements. Built using React, Next.js, and ArcGIS SDK for map rendering and Node.js for backend services / API creation. Data input has been put behind an authentication prompt to ensure data integrity.
View Project →ClimbLog Analytics
A data analytics dashboard built to analyze and visualize climbing data collected from ClimbLog. Built using React, Next.js, Node.js and Recharts for data visualization.
View Project →Kates Walk Counter
A mobile application designed to help my girlfriend track her yearly walking goals. Built using React with a Node.js backend and MongoDB database to securely store user data. Data input has been put behind an authentication prompt to ensure data integrity.
View Project →Hardware Project
A hardware project involving building a board game. Built using Arduino, Swift, and various sensors / microcontrollers to collect and transmit data.
View Project →