Steph Schober
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About 
Welcome! I’m a geospatial analyst turning developer with expertise in transforming complex location data into actionable insights and scalable solutions. This website is here to show off some of my work and my professional experiences.
Outside of work I enjoy being with my Dog Winston, video games, and spending time around my home - NYC 🍎.
Steph Schober
Passionate about geospatial data, analysis, & solutions
- City: New York, NY - USA
- email: stephschober88 @gmail.com
- Freelance: available
- Current Work: Senior Solution Engineer @ Placer.ai
- Geospatial Analysis: spatial data procecssing (CARTO, ArcGIS, QGIS), spatial SQL (BigQuery, Snowflake), python
- Development: building interactive mapping apps, Python for geospatial, APIs (Placer.ai, OpenSky, Google Maps, OSM), web frameworks (Leaflet, Mapbox, React)
- Solution Engineering: client-facing problem solving, integrating geospatial insights into business workflows, supporting decision-making in real estate, retail using geospatial tools and/or data.
Skills
Experience
Summary
Stephanie Schober
10+ years in the geospatial industry. Innovative and deadline-driven Geospatial Analyst, Developer, and Solutions Engineer, equipped and eager to build spatial solutions from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.
- New York, NY (Remote-friendly)
- stephschober.com
Education & Certifications
Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
Jan 2024
Coursera — Google
Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Jan 2024
Coursera — Google
Python for Everyone
Dec 2019
Esri
Geospatial & Environmental Analysis
Jan 2017
Coursera — UC Davis
GIS Data Formats, Design, & Quality
Dec 2016
Coursera — UC Davis
Associate of Science, Photojournalism
2009 – 2011
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Professional Experience
Senior Solutions Engineer
2022 – Present
Placer.ai — Remote
- Engage with customers and prospects to understand needs and propose solutions.
- Create and develop solutions around Placer’s big data using geospatial and data science tools.
- Collaborate with Customer Success, Sales, Product, Data & Analytics, Support, and Operations to address product gaps.
- Balance client delivery by creating and implementing sustainable action plans.
Solutions Engineer
2020 – 2022
CARTO — New York, NY & Remote
- Developed spatial solutions (maps, reports, infographics, presentations).
- Provided technical support for prospects and clients through implementations and POCs.
- Advised clients on the most appropriate GIS solutions for their use cases.
- Coordinated cross-functionally to design and deliver solutions around product gaps.
GIS Analyst & Retail Specialist
2017 – 2020
CBRE — New York, NY
- Leveraged spatial tools to evaluate retail site selection and market strategy.
- Delivered static and web-based mapping applications in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Presented geospatial insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analyzed site suitability, cannibalization, commute optimization, index scoring & spatial statistics, customer profiling, and mobile SDK insights.
Geospatial Image Processor & Team Lead
2011 – 2017
EagleView (Pictometry) — Rochester, NY
- Managed goals and workload for a 12-person team.
- Processed aerial imagery; incorporated LiDAR, image encryption, DEMs, and tie-pointing for raster creation.
- Developed an estimated motion blur analysis to improve imagery quality.
- Trained and supported colleagues; documented best practices.
Portfolio
Contact
Address
New York, NY, USA
Email Steph
stephschober88@gmail.com