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Nicholas Hand

Fort Worth, TX, USA

NICHOLAS HAND
Roanoke, TX | (817) 805-4893 | Nickryanhand12@gmail.com | LinkedIn
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

GIS professional specializing in RF propagation, terrain analysis, and telecommunications coverage modeling, with hands-on experience supporting
real-world wireless site evaluation workflows. Combines a strong technical foundation in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, remote sensing, DEM-based
terrain analysis, and Python-based spatial analysis with practical experience in suitability modeling, hydrologic analysis, and drone imagery processing.
Seeking a GIS analyst role where terrain, coverage, and spatial data can be turned into clear, decision-ready insights.

GIS PROJECTS

LA Memorial Coliseum RF Propagation and Line-of-Sight Analysis:

- Built a GIS-based wireless coverage workflow for the LA Memorial Coliseum area using tower locations, DEM/elevation data, land cover, clutter,
and 3D scene inputs.
- Modeled RF propagation, field strength, best-server conditions, and line-of-sight constraints to identify coverage limitations and communicate results
through maps and web scene outputs.

Urban Tree Health Assessment Using Drone Imagery and Computer Vision

- Built a repeatable drone imagery workflow to detect and assess tree health across study areas, enabling faster identification of stressed vegetation
compared with manual review.
- Processed RGB and multispectral imagery in ArcGIS Pro and Drone2Map to generate NDVI outputs and map vegetation health patterns.

High-End Restaurant Site Selection Analysis (Southlake vs. Grapevine, TX)

- Delivered a data-driven site recommendation by analyzing drive-time trade areas, demographics, income variables, and restaurant spending behavior.
- Used ArcGIS Business Analyst to enrich candidate trade areas and create a clear visual comparison between two potential locations.

Flood Risk and Hydrologic Modeling (Keller, TX)

- Built a DEM-based hydrologic workflow in ArcGIS Pro to model runoff, flow accumulation, watershed boundaries, and flood-prone areas.
- Produced maps supporting land and water management decisions by identifying likely ponding and drainage concern areas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Waypoint 33, Remote / Project-Based 2026-Present
Senior GIS Fellow

- Support telecommunications GIS workflows focused on RF propagation, field strength, best-server conditions, and line-of-sight/backhaul feasibility.
- Prepare spatial inputs in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including transmitter sites, FCC/ASR tower data, DEM/elevation surfaces, land cover,
clutter, and building footprints.
- Conduct DEM-based terrain, viewshed, and obstruction analysis to evaluate coverage limitations, visibility conditions, and signal constraints in
urban project areas.
- Produce maps, web scenes, and analytical outputs that communicate wireless coverage patterns and line-of-sight constraints to technical and
nontechnical audiences.

Sky Creek Ranch, Keller, TX 2023-Present
Restaurant Manager / Server / Bartender

- Increased restaurant sales by approximately 20% by implementing new menus, improving layout and service flow, and enhancing customer
experience.
- Coordinate daily restaurant operations, support staff training, and maintain consistent service standards in a high-volume golf course environment.

Globe Life Liberty National 2023-2024
Licensed Agent

- Generated insurance policy sales, supported new-hire training, and contributed to a top-performing sales team while maintaining regulatory
compliance.

Timmarron Country Club, Southlake, TX 2021-2023
Events Team Lead / Operations Support

- Led event teams for weddings, private events, and golf outings, supporting successful execution and contributing to new member acquisition.

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX - Master of Science,
Geospatial Information Sciences
Expected Aug. 2026

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX - Graduate Certificate,
Geographic Information Systems
May 2025

University of North Texas, Denton, TX - Bachelor of Applied Arts and
Sciences
Spring 2024

Nicholas Hand

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