Braden Williams

Braden Williams

GIS Professional | Spatial Analyst | Cartographer

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About Me

I'm a GIS technician and recent graduate of the Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems at BCIT, with hands-on experience supporting infrastructure and asset management projects. During my practicum with the City of Richmond’s Engineering & Public Works department, I worked extensively with ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and Infor Public Sector to update and maintain municipal utility datasets, including stormwater, sanitary, water, and street lighting systems. I bring a strong foundation in spatial analysis, data cleaning, and QA/QC, along with technical skills in SQL, Python, and cartographic design. With a background in English Literature from UBC and several years of experience in music instruction and customer-facing roles, I combine analytical thinking with communication and creative problem-solving. I'm particularly interested in using GIS to support sustainable planning, infrastructure improvement, and public engagement.

City of Richmond

From April to June 2025, I worked as a GIS Intern with the Engineering & Public Works department at the City of Richmond, BC. In this role, I managed and updated municipal infrastructure data using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and Infor Public Sector. My work focused on data input, migration, and cleaning for utility asset datasets, including stormwater, sewer, water, and street lighting systems. I conducted thorough QA/QC checks to ensure the accuracy and topological integrity of spatial data. Additionally, I worked with municipal GIS systems to align spatial records with engineering requirements, supporting capital project planning and asset management. This role also involved close collaboration with city staff to resolve data inconsistencies and improve the overall quality of the infrastructure database.

City of Richmond GIS Work

My Projects

My Projects

South Pender Island Contoured 3D Map

This map was made using QGIS with data from the BC Government Open Data Portal, Islands Trust, and the Esri Satellite basemap. Vertical exaggeration = 2. Click here to view in a separate window.

Vancouver Bike Paths

Urban Planning Map

A static map showing bike paths in Vancouver Pre- and Post-2000.

Toronto Crime and Incident Reporter

This is an app I created at BCIT. Using Esri's Experience Builder, the app allows users to report crime and incidents in their areas, as well as look at crime data trends in the form of an index from 1–10.

Richmond Rain Gauges

Urban Planning Map

Here is a map I created for the City of Richmond, showing the locations of rain gauges across the city. This map was used to support infrastructure planning and environmental monitoring.

Bike Paths In Vancouver Before and After 2000

This interactive web map displays the growth of bike infrastructure in Vancouver before and after the year 2000. It highlights the expansion of bike paths and lanes, showcasing the city's commitment to sustainable transportation.

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