Richard Lee | Geospatial Portfolio

A modern, compact server rack with gleaming steel finishes and vertical LED status lights in vivid teal and amber, set against a bare, shadowed background. The rack sits raised on a narrow matte platform, isolated for emphasis. A solitary beam of sharp, directional white light slices in from the left, accentuating the hardware’s angular contours and throwing crisp, elongated shadows behind. The scene is shot at a pronounced three-quarter angle, enhancing the rack’s dimensionality while the stark, uncluttered environment amplifies the mood of robust technological power and cutting-edge competence—a perfect metaphor for geospatial data processing.

Core Competencies

Explore a curated set of geospatial analyses and professional projects that reflect my MGIST training, hands-on GIS workflows, and dedication to spatial problem solving.

Core GIS Competencies

A meticulously arranged set of three transparent acrylic map overlays stacked atop one another, each layer etched with crisp lines and color-coded GIS data—waterways in glowing azure, roads in electric red, green spaces in vibrant lime. The overlays rest on a cool concrete plinth within an empty, white-walled studio. A single powerful spotlight from above delivers harsh, clean illumination, creating sharply defined, layered shadows on the plinth below. Captured from a top-down perspective for maximum clarity, this minimalist photographic scene conveys analytical precision and a visually striking boldness—ideal for a portfolio demonstrating geospatial analytical depth.

Showcasing a versatile GIS skillset developed through the MGIST program, this portfolio highlights spatial analysis, data management, visualization, and geographic information systems problem-solving.

An ultra-sharp 3D terrain model crafted in smooth matte polymer, its surface undulating with precision to represent mountains, rivers, and valleys, colored in sophisticated gradients of deep green and slate grey. The model is positioned atop a stark, unembellished white pedestal within a vast minimalist room. Dramatic side lighting slices across the setup, highlighting ridges and casting crisp, intricate shadows, which enhance the model’s topographic realism. Photographed from an oblique angle to maximize depth and detail, the atmosphere is assertive and intellectually engaging, perfectly fitting a modern geospatial analysis context.

From field data collection to advanced modeling, these projects demonstrate methodological rigor, collaboration, and the practical application of geospatial thinking.

A minimalist workstation scene featuring a brushed aluminum laptop displaying an advanced multi-layered GIS interface with vibrant overlays, sitting atop a jet-black matte desk. The workstation is flanked by a geometric stack of clean white notepads and a single stylized compass. Hard, directional lighting streams across the setup, casting pronounced angular shadows and giving the hardware a cold, futuristic glow. Shot from a low perspective that emphasizes structure and line, the composition radiates boldness, innovation, and technical precision, echoing the multifaceted skills highlighted in a MGIST showcase.

A sleek, high-resolution digital map rendered in bold, contrasting colors, featuring sharp vector outlines of varied terrain and urban areas on an expansive glossy black glass tabletop. The map glows subtly with crisp directional lighting from one side, casting distinct, defined shadows across the surface and emphasizing detailed contours and geometric icons. The background is minimalist and dark, ensuring complete focus on the map’s intricate features. Captured from a slightly elevated angle, the image uses a centered composition to convey authority and professionalism. The visual mood is powerful, dynamic, and unmistakably modern, aligning with a bold photographic realism ideal for a GIS portfolio homepage.