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Team Spotlight | Kevin Cheriyan

We’re excited to welcome Kevin to the GeoMarvel team. Kevin joined the GeoMarvel office in Arlington, Virginia in July 2019. To highlight our newest team member, here’s our quick Q&A session with Kevin Cheriyan to help you get to know him a little better.

What is your role at GeoMarvel?

I’m a Senior GIS Developer at GeoMarvel. In this position, I’m responsible for creating GIS applications that will primarily run on the web. I develop these applications using popular development tools like JavaScript and Python.

Tell us about the most interesting job you've had?

As an undergraduate at Maryland, I worked as a Research Assistant on the ISS-CREAM experiment, helping assemble a cosmic ray detector that was installed on the International Space Station.

Describe your education and professional background.

I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, with a concentration in GIS and Cartography, from the University of Maryland College Park in 2015. I’m currently working towards completing the GIS Masters Program at Maryland as a part-time student, with an expected graduation date in the Spring of 2020. My previous work includes my position as a Cartographer for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. And between 2016 and June of 2019, I worked as a GIS Analyst for Natural Systems Analysts Inc.

How do you like to spend your free time?

I spend my free time running and playing board games. A few favorites are Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar, Castles of Burgundy, and Splendor.

What random facts can you share about yourself?

I can make a mean Liquid Nitrogen ice cream. Bring your own sprinkles.

If you could travel anywhere in the world: Where would you go and why?

If I could travel anywhere, I’d visit McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

Favorite activity/sport?

Tennis!

Favorite movie?

The Tree of Life is a 2011 American experimental coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick and featuring a cast of Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler, Jessica Chastain, and Tye Sheridan.

What excites you about joining the GeoMarvel team?

GeoMarvel drew me in because I was interested in working on a team where I could put my existing GIS and spatial skills to good use, while honing those skills and integrating them with effective GIS application development. I love having access to so many opportunities to learn about GIS and software development from folks who are passionate about the industry and their clients.

GeoMarvel is happy and excited to welcome Kevin to the team. His professional talents and eagerness to continue learning, make him the perfect addition to the GeoMarvel team!