Jo Cook
Shift Leader at Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville Area United States
Summary
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Top SchoolJo Cook is an experienced IT and GIS consultant with over a decade working at the intersection of open-source spatial platforms, open data, and standards-based geospatial services. Currently a shift leader with hands-on operational roles, Jo combines practical frontline work ethic with deep technical skills in database design (MySQL, PostgreSQL), desktop GIS, MapServer/GeoServer, and web front-ends like OpenLayers. They have a track record of delivering applied GIS solutions—spanning analytical cartography, application development, and project coordination—for clients seeking to make the most of spatial and non-spatial data. Jo is an OSGeo advocate and self-described mapping and data enthusiast who brings curious, user-focused thinking from roles in marketing, events, and technical support to technical implementations. Comfortable both managing teams in fast-paced service environments and contributing technical detail, Jo translates complex spatial requirements into pragmatic, standards-driven solutions. Based in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville area, Jo pairs technical depth with a knack for clear communication and a love of scuba diving and rock climbing that keeps problem-solving energized.
12 years of coding experience
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of South AlabamaHigh School Diploma, High School Diploma at Whitesburg Christian Academy
Github Skills (154)
opensearch10
metadata10
data-management10
infrastructure10
spatial10
thunderbird10
osgeo10
catalog10
ogc10
ckan10
api10
dcat10
data-infrastructure10
spatial-data10
open-data10
Programming languages (13)
Github contributions (5)
archaeogeek/wps-pgrouting-workshop
Jul 2014 - Aug 2017
Contributions:3 commits, 2 pushes in 3 years 1 month
workshopwpspgrouting
archaeogeek/foss4guk2018
Mar 2018 - Sep 2020
Opening talk about OSGeo:UK at FOSS4GUK 2018
Contributions:1 PR, 4 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 6 months
osgeo
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