About
Colin Minielly, RPFT MES
Hi! I’m Colin Minielly, a Geospatial Professional with a passion for forestry, environmental sustainability, and data-driven decision-making. With a Master’s in Environment and Sustainability and a Graduate Certificate in GIS-Remote Sensing, I have honed my skills in remote sensing, UAV operations, and GIS analysis to help organizations improve their operational workflows and make more informed decisions.
My journey has taken me from cut block layouts in the field to creating detailed geospatial maps for large-scale triathlon events, where I’ve supported everything from safety planning to volunteer coordination. I believe that geospatial technology holds the key to solving many environmental challenges, and I am dedicated to applying my skills in ways that make a positive impact.
Beyond my technical work, I am a leader and mentor through Toastmasters International, where I’ve helped fellow professionals improve their public speaking and leadership skills. I am always looking for new ways to learn, grow, and contribute to the geospatial field.
Education
2023-2024
Graduate Certificate in GIS- Remote Sensing
Centre of Geographic Sciences - Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC- COGS)
2016 - 2019
Masters of Environment and Sustainability (MES)
School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan
2010-2014
B.Sc. Renewable Resource Management
University of Saskatchewan
I have improved my skills in GIS and Remote Sensing by learning to process various data types, including LiDAR and Photogrammetry. I have also learned how to collect, process, and deliver required data.
In addition, I have enhanced my cartography skills through ESRI ArcGIS assessments and projects, which involved working with ArcGIS Story maps, ArcGIS Pro, and Deep Learning for ArcGIS. Throughout my degree, I have honed my Python skills and explored SQL and R.
Software used: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Bentley Microstation and ContextCapture, TerraSolid (Terra Match and Scan), and ERDAS Imagine 2022, Visual Studio.
I was a graduate student working on an international food security project called MicroVeg. The project aimed to improve local food security. My main objectives were to help create a soil map of the region and develop a climate change model. Both of these aspects were directly connected to the overall goals of the project.
Software used: ArcGIS 10.X, Open Refine
I developed analytical and technical skills associated with the broad aspects of environmental sciences. I graduated, with a major in Resource Sciences and a minor in Soil Science. A variety of environmental issues and topics were learnt
Software used: ArcGIS 9.X