This document is a resume for Zhiqiang (Zach) Liu. It summarizes his professional experience including his current role as a GIS Developer at Quantum Spatial, where he develops high quality GIS applications for clients. It also lists his education credentials, including an ongoing online Master of Computer Science from Georgia Tech and a PhD in Geography from the University of Connecticut. Finally, it outlines his technical skills such as programming languages of Python, Java, and C# as well as GIS software and databases.
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Zhiqiang (Zach) Liu
541 Perimeter Walk
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(607) 727-0355
E-Mail: zachliugis@gmail.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
I am a project-oriented and dedicated Full Stack Python/Django and GIS developer who
has a wide range of technical experiences and skills. I am also an extremely quick learner
that practical problem solver.
l Proficient in web development using Python/Django for cloud environment.
l Excellent application architecture and design skills.
l Strong algorithm knowledge and skills, and love solving difficult problems.
l Rich experience with frontend application development using JavaScript. Familiar
with popular framework like ReactJS/Flux, Angular.
l Familiar with Agile and Test Driven Development.
l Strong academic and industry research and analysis skills, and excellent problem
solving abilities.
l Good oral and written communication skills, rich teaching and training experience.
l 8 year experience with GIS technology, capable of managing complex GIS
projects especially using ESRI Technologies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GIS Developer, Quantum Spatial, Atlanta, GA
July 2013 ¨C present
l Develop high quality, high performance GIS related applications to meet the
requirement of clients in a variety of fields including energy, environment,
education, etc.
l Develop scripting tools to automate geoprocessing processes using python.
l Lead Company-wide Python User Group - training employees in data team about
python programming and providing technical support.
Web GIS technician, Geography Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
August 2012 ¨CMay 2013
l Develop Web GIS application for the Sun Shot Connecticut Project led by Clean
Energy Finance and Investment Authority to visualize and simplify application
process for solar panel installation.
l Setup and maintenance of ArcGIS Server
l Build and maintain geodatabase for projects and publish webservices
l Participate in Sun Shot Connecticut Project led by Clean Energy Finance and
Investment Authority, build database to store solar PV system application
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information and design corresponding web GIS application.
Instructor, Geography Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
September 2011 ¨C May 2012
l Teach undergrad level GIS and world geography course
l Mentor international teaching assistants
l Direct honor student projects
Urban Planner, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Nanjing University,
Nanjing, China
June 2006 ¨C June 2008
l Participate in master planning for several cities and towns
l Communicate with a variety of governmental departments
l Collect and analyze data using GIS and statistical software
l Make final presentations explaining planning results
EDUCATION
Online Master of Computer Science - (2014 to present, expect to finish in 2016)
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Ph.D. of Geography - 2013
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Master of Geography - 2012
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - 2008
Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript (JQuery, ReactJS/Flux, Angular, ES6),
Java, C#, JSON, XML
GIS: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE
Statistics: SPSS, STATA, SAS
Online Mapping:ArcGIS API for JavaScrpit, Google Map API, ArcGIS Viewer for Flex
Relational Database: Postgresql, Microsoft SQL Server, ESRI ArcSDE geodatabase
Web Servers: Ngnix, Windows IIS
Cloud Platform: Amazon AWS
Other Software: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop
Version Control: Git