Vance Harris
I am a Full Stack Developer and Data Engineer with a strong focus on data analytics and geospatial programming. By utilizing Python, Node.js, and React, I create full-stack applications that are both efficient and scalable.

Professional Interest
I am a methods professional leveraging my expertise to solve complex problems across diverse content areas.
As a life-long learner, I am passionate about continuously expanding my knowledge and embracing new challenges in the ever-evolving world of technology. I thrive in environments that push me to step out of my comfort zone, where I can adopt and apply new skills and technologies to solve complex problems. My flexibility enables me to work across various fields, always eager to apply my expertise to diverse challenges and contribute to innovative solutions.
I am committed to growing both personally and professionally, and I’m excited to collaborate with teams that share a drive for progress and excellence.

Forestry
Applied GIS techniques to analyze family forest ownership trends by leveraging spatial analysis, statistical and machine learning models, I was able to generate data needed to estimate forest ownership patterns and behaviors in smaller, geographically defined areas where sample sizes may be limited.

Global Health and Development
Transformed raw data into actionable insights that inform decision-making across health, education, and development sectors. Focused on building scalable data pipelines, integrating diverse data sources, and ensuring data quality and accessibility for cross-functional teams.

Software Development
Designed and implemented systems architecture for data collection, analysis, and distribution. sights to users. My focus has beend ensuring seamless integration with databases and APIs to support data flow.

Education
Before tech, I was an educator for children. I have many years worth of experience distilling complex concepts for non-experts. I have used these skills to interact with stakeholders, speak at conferences, and mentor my technical juniors in new skill aquisitions.
