GIS • Cartography • UAS Operations

Adam Duran

Geography Student | FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot | CGIA Board Member

Riverside County, California

About

I’m a geography student focused on GIS, cartography, emergency management, spatial analysis, and drone-based data collection. My work combines geographic data, field operations experience, and public-sector curiosity to support better decisions for California communities.

Featured Projects

Selected GIS, cartography, land change, and drone mapping work.

Quail Valley Hydrant Access Analysis

  • 3,922 parcels analyzed
  • Distance-to-hydrant modeling
  • Cartographic design and spatial analysis
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Menifee Land Change Analysis

  • Historical aerial interpretation
  • 1938 to 2024 comparison
  • Land use classification and change detection
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Drone Mapping & Orthomosaics

  • UAS operations planning
  • Orthomosaic workflows
  • Site documentation and field collection
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Experience & Leadership

2026 – Present

Board Member

California Geographic Information Association

2026 – Present

Geography Student

California State University San Marcos

2024 – 2026

Inbound Operations Team Leader

Target Corporation

Skills

ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online Cartography Spatial Analysis Remote Sensing Drone Operations Data Visualization Field Work Microsoft Office

Conferences & Professional Involvement

Building a professional network across California GIS, tribal GIS, and public-sector mapping.

Esri User Conference
California Tribal GIS Summit
CalGIS Conference
CGIA Annual Conference

Let’s Connect

Email: adam@adamdurangeo.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adam-duran-geo

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