Name: Craig
Role Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
Location:Bendigo

Description of work undertaken:
Craig undertakes map production, GIS analysis and data collection and management.

Team and / or individual role / responsibilities:
Craig is responsible for managing several people at work and acting as a mentor.

BACKGROUND:
Grew up where?
Craig grew up in Tanunda, Barossa Valley, South Australia.

Course(s) studied:
Tertiary /post secondary:
Craig attained qualifications in Cartography in USA (Associate Diploma of Applied Science), as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Land Information (Cartography) at RMIT.

Secondary:
Craig's goal in secondary school was to be an engineer, however he became interested in land information instead. The subjects that he completed at school included Maths I and II, Chemistry, Physics and Geography.

Work experience:
During secondary school Craig undertook work experience with a Graphic Designer and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Craig has also spent some time working as a Multimedia Developer and two years in the GIS department at DNRE.

OPPORTUNITIES:
Further study:
Several short seminars relevant to his role at work.

Learning on job, new skills, etc.
Craig believes he is always learning on the job, especially problem solving aspects.

Travel, etc.
During Craig's time at work he has been to several conferences (Mapping Sciences Institute) and ESKI in San Diego, USA

ADVICE TO STUDENTS NOW:
students up to Year 10
Craig suggests that students enjoy school while you can.

VCE students
Craig believes that you don't have to study chemistry and physics at VCE level for this type of work. However he believes that Geography, Maths and computer skills are all important.

Tertiary students
Craig advises that tertiary students must understand the principles of map projection and GIS. He believes that anybody can use GIS.

OTHER:
Comments, thoughts, suggestions.
Craig believes that to pursue a career in GIS then people should have an interest in Graphic Design, be as accurate as possible and have good interpersonal skills.

What careers have other graduates from your course entered?
Graphic design and Multimedia.