In the first interview of our alumni spotlight series we caught up with Allison Erickson.
Since its inception in 2013, ThinkSpatial
Q: When and how did you first get involved with ThinkSpatial? How long did you work here?
I first learned about ThinkSpatial
Q: What projects do you remember? Did you have a favorite?
3D Mummy Gravesites in Fag el Gamous
Q: What was your biggest take away from your experience with ThinkSpatial?
Most people believe making a map is quick and easy (like magic) but often times it takes a lot of hard work, communication, and time!
Q: Did you face any challenges here that were particularly rewarding?
Yes! In order to fulfill the demand that the Bahamian Island Project required our group tripled in size (from 4 to 12), we had to train ourselves to use an open source mapping software, and we had only a semester to complete the project. I believe it was the largest project ThinkSpatial had taken on at that point. Ultimately we were unable to fulfill the contract (only mapping half of the inventory) and we had a lack of work the following semester. I was a hard experience with a lot of lessons learned!
Q: Where have you worked since finishing here? What has your favorite project been in your career since ThinkSpatial?
I currently work for Sunrise Engineering
Q: What's the most interesting thing you see out your home/office window or on your commute?
I live in Las Vegas now so it is different having the skyline defined by tall hotels and casinos instead of mountains. I often see a lot of new construction sites and road work on my commute to work.
Q: What is the most moving/compelling email subject line you have seen come through your inbox?
Can't say that I have had any moving/compelling email subject lines but there are the occasional spam/scam messages that are funny to see.
Q: What hobbies do you have/what do you do with your free time?
I love to go on road trips, visit family, and eat delicious foods when I have free time.
Q: If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for?
Sleeping, I would win at least a bronze medal!
Q: What's your favorite place you have visited? What fictional place you would visit if you could?
Glow-worm caves in New Zealand and Vancouver Island in British Columbia (both areas are beautiful)!