Keelan Vargas
GIS Portfolio

About Me

Hi, I’m Keelan. I’m a geospatial professional and cartographer with a passion for designing clear, functional GIS systems, maps, and web applications. I bring a broad technical skill set and experience across multiple industries, giving me a strong foundation in spatial analysis, data management, and cartographic design. I enjoy building tools and visualizations that are both intuitive and informative. Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to explore my work below.

Education

University of Denver
B.S. Geographic Information Science
Minors: Computer Science, Math, Sustainability

Experience

Since graduating from the University of Denver in December 2021, I have worked as a GIS Analyst in state government and energy infrastructure. Read about my past and present positions on the Experience page.

The Aspen Archives

As an undergrad, I was the GIS Lead on a research project with Dr. Alison Krogel to map the spatial distributions of tree carvings, known as arborglyphs, to support her anthropological and historical reserach on the history of contract sheepherding in the Western U.S.

Skills

The Skills page outlines my technical and soft skills, including examples of extensive documentation and training that I have created.

GIS Community

The GIS Community page serves as a holistic overview of my participation in GIS conferences, awards, and certifications. This page includes testimonials of my work and showcases my breadth of skill and industry experience.