Fernando Navarro portrait

GIS web developer

Fernando Navarro

About

Fernando Navarro portrait

A bit about me

I build GIS web applications with React, TypeScript, and ArcGIS for utilities and infrastructure. At PG&E, I contribute maps and dashboards that bring spatial layers and operational context together for planning and response coordination. My background also includes full-stack applications and geospatial data work.

Experience

PG&E

GIS Web Developer

PG&E

React.jsNode.jsArcGISAWSMaterial UIJavaScriptGithubJira

May 2023 - Present

  • Contribute to the development of web applications and dashboards focused on optimizing operational efficiencies, reducing waste, and minimizing customer de-energization impacts as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Implement GIS solutions using ArcGIS API for JavaScript, integrating multiple feature and graphic layers to equip users with critical information for work bundling opportunities and better response coordination
  • Embrace agile and SCRUM methodologies, adhering to DRY and SOLID principles for rapid MVP development, showcasing adaptability in task prioritization based on changing business needs
  • Engage in collaborative efforts, supporting code reviews, and addressing technical challenges alongside peers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
JUST CLICK MX

Full Stack Developer

JUST CLICK MX

Next.jsReact.jsJavaScriptTailwind CSSNode.jsMongoDB GithubDigital Ocean

Jun 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Re-designed and consolidated the order taking process into a single, user-friendly Next.js app, resulting in a 37% reduction in order placement time
  • Developed a robust inventory management component capable of handling inventories from multiple locations, streamlining the tracking and organization of products
  • Implement custom logic for conditional rendering within the application, enabling multiple order status updates based on three different user levels
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement components that streamline internal processes and drive organizational success
CORE Data Design & Development

Data Analyst / Web Designer

CORE Data Design & Development

Jupyter NotebooksExcel SpreadsheetsArcGISGoogle Data StudioAdobe Photoshop

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Employed Python scripts and MS Excel to streamline data cleaning and analysis processes
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis and visualization using Jupyter Notebooks and Google Data Studio
  • Developed customized WordPress websites and e-commerce stores tailored to small business needs
  • Researched and executed web-scraping techniques to gather data for producing animated charts for a YouTube channel
UC Berkeley - Earth Sciences & Map Library

GIS Technician

UC Berkeley - Earth Sciences & Map Library

ArcGISExcel SpreadsheetsJupyter NotebooksAdobe Photoshop

Feb 2017 - May 2019

  • Contributed to the development of the Mongolian 20th-century Historical GIS Database project, resulting in the publication of digitized maps of historical Mongolia in the University of California, Berkeley Library GeoData Online​
  • Investigated and identified geo-spatial data sources while overseeing database management
  • Utilized Python scripts to effectively analyze, clean, and manage complex datasets
  • Performed georeferencing, geoprocessing, and digitization of multi-layered maps, ensuring accuracy and detail
University of California Transportation Center

Research Fellow

University of California Transportation Center

May 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Conducted in-depth research and analysis of urban transportation papers, exploring innovative modifications and alternatives to current systems
  • Developed and presented a comprehensive plan for transitioning from the existing inefficient urban mobility landscape to a more streamlined, on-demand, and transfer-free system, resulting in increased efficiency, inclusivity, sustainability, and affordability without reliance on subsidies

Skills

Tech proficiency

Tailwind CSS

90%

Stable Diffusion

70%

React.js

90%

OpenAI

80%

Node.js

85%

Next.js

85%

MongoDB

85%

Material UI

90%

Mapbox

85%

Jupyter Notebooks

80%

Jira

90%

JavaScript

90%

Google Data Studio

80%

Google Cloud Vision API

70%

Github

85%

Excel Spreadsheets

90%

Digital Ocean

80%

ArcGIS

85%

Adobe Photoshop

85%

AWS

70%

Projects

TRAiVEL.ai

Project 1 of 4: TRAiVEL.ai

AI powered web app for highly personalized travel recommendations. Technologies: Next.js, OpenAI GPT-3.5-turbo, Mapbox GL JS, Turf.js, Axios, Tailwind CSS, ChatScope Chat UI Kit and Firebase Firestore

Your AI Guide

Project 2 of 4: Your AI Guide

"Your AI Guide," a web application that offers a seamless and interactive way to explore cities and receive personalized recommendations from an AI assistant powered by ChatGPT. Technologies: Next.js, Mapbox GL JS, Turf.js, Axios, Cheerio, ChatScope Chat UI Kit, OpenAI GPT-3.5-turbo

AI-Powered Image Generator

Project 3 of 4: AI-Powered Image Generator

AI powered image generator with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Technologies: Next.js, Stable Diffusion API, GPT-3.5 Turbo API, Google Cloud Vision API and Tailwind CSS

Berkeley GIS Database project

Project 4 of 4: Berkeley GIS Database project

Polygon dataset, part of the Mongolian 20th-century Historical GIS Database project, showcases the aimag boundaries of Mongolia in 1959, allowing users to create detailed historical maps and perform analysis

Contact

Always open to cool projects with good teams. Please reach out.

fn@fn-dev.com

Remote (US)