I used to work as a programmer in a software company. After more than three years, I quit.
I’ve always wanted a career would that allow me to go outdoors, and not be stuck in front of a computer for hours on end. By some twist of fate, I got myself into graduate school to study geology.
Wait, what? How is that even related to computers? It’s actually not that far off as you’d expect.
For the past few years, I’ve been studying natural hazards such as land subsidence, flooding, landslides, earthquakes and volcanic hazards using tools like remote sensing, GIS, numerical modeling, and field analyses. I try to understand how these earth processes affect people and communities, and vice-versa.
So far, I’ve published some scientific papers, presented in scientific conferences, and have been involved in a few research projects.
Here’s my resume. You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr.
I am getting into GIS (went on a 10 week course and loved it), and I’m off to Langtang valley in Nepal in a few weeks. I’ve just been looking at before and after the earthquake infrared shots of the landslides. Might do a blog about it soon! Good luck with your inspired career change.
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Thanks! I’ll be looking forward to your story about the landslides in Nepal!
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