Summary
Nancy Ying is a GIS analyst with over a decade of hands-on experience delivering spatial data, map production, and QA/QC for environmental and planning projects across California. Currently at the Citrus Research Board, she manages and maps field data on the invasive Asian citrus psyllid to support research and rapid response efforts that protect the state's citrus industry. Her background spans government and consulting roles—processing ArcSDE datasets for public viewing, producing EIR-quality maps, and conducting suitability and spatial analyses under tight deadlines. Trained through a BS in Geography & Information Systems and a Penn State postbac certificate, she combines meticulous metadata practice with practical scripting and data conversion skills acquired supporting multidisciplinary teams. Notably, she bridges traditional GIS workflows with web-oriented skills gained in a Front-End Web Developer nanodegree, enabling clearer data delivery to stakeholders.
10 years of coding experience
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, GIS, Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, GIS at Penn State University
Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree, Web Development, Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree, Web Development at Udacity
Associate in Science, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Associate in Science, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) at American River College
Bachelor of Science, Geography and Information Systems, Bachelor of Science, Geography and Information Systems at California State University, Fresno