Summary
Leslie Mayer is an experienced software engineer and GIS analyst with 11 years applying programming, machine learning, computer vision, and remote sensing to scientific and geospatial problems. As owner of MapDaVinci they blend automated GIS, database and web technologies to produce both practical geospatial solutions and cartographic art, while volunteering technical expertise through URISA's GISCorps. Leslie’s background includes building operational space weather and modeling pipelines at NOAA and automating feature detection for NASA astronaut imagery, demonstrating an ability to move research-grade algorithms into production tools and plugins. Trained in atmospheric sciences and computer science, they combine domain knowledge with hands-on development of visualization, validation, and deployment scripts that reliably integrate complex models and datasets. An uncommon strength is turning high-dimensional scientific data into interactive maps and 3D objects, bridging aesthetic cartography with rigorous analysis.
11 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Master of Science (MS), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Georgia Institute of Technology
Certificate, Geographic Information Science and Cartography, Certificate, Geographic Information Science and Cartography at Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Math/Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS), Math/Computer Science at Emory University