Christopher Koltalo

About Christopher Koltalo

Geospatial professional with 18 years of experience in data management, visualization, and spatial analysis. Skilled in leveraging GIS technologies to support complex problem-solving and decision-making. Extensive experience applying geospatial expertise to international emergencies, domestic emergency response, watershed management, and civil engineering projects. Passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights to drive efficient and effective solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Geographic Information System Analyst

   Usaid - Bureau For Humanitarian Assistance

   Jan 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Institutional Contractor with Credence, LLC -I lead GIS analysts supporting regional portfolios across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and the Caribbean, delivering geospatial solutions for disaster response and humanitarian operations.With expertise in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS, I create and manage geospatial data for mapping, decision-making, and coordination. I work with Logistics, Technical Assistance Groups, Programs, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Urban Search & Rescue teams to develop tailored geospatial products.I collaborate with NGA and commercial partners to provide imagery and data supporting USG responses in Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, and disaster-affected regions. This work informs decision-makers on hard-to-access areas impacted by conflict, disasters, and displacement. I also work with USAID Logistics and UN agencies to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of personnel and supplies in challenging environments.My field experience includes deployments to Amman, Jordan, where I engaged with USAID’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), USG implementing partners, the UN Logistics Cluster, and OCHA. I develop technical documentation and train deployed staff in geospatial tools, mapping, and data acquisition to improve operational efficiency and safety.Having traveled to 55+ countries, I bring a global perspective to geospatial analysis and humanitarian response. Passionate about leveraging GIS for disaster resilience, I strive to enhance coordination, optimize logistics, and drive informed decision-making in crisis situations.

Education

• Penn State University

  BS, Geographic Information Systems, Geography

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Geospatial Data
• Emergency Management
• Spatial Databases
• Cartography
• Gis Application
• Arccatalog
• Government
• Web Mapping
• Training
• Arcmap
• Esri
• Maps
• Google Earth
• Postgis
• Geodatabase
• Aerial Photography
• Quantum Gis
• Disaster Response
• Geography
• Mapinfo
• Digital Mapping
• Geoprocessing
• Gps
• Arcinfo
• Arcgis Server
• Mitigation
• Arcgis
• Data Management
• Google Maps
• Database Design
• Spatial Analysis
• Remote Sensing
• Gis
• Data Mapping
• Modeling
• Arcsde
• Analysis
• Database Admin