Summary
Scott Anderson is an experienced conservation scientist and Science Support Coordinator with nine years at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, blending field biology, policy work, and technical skills in GIS, databases, and web development. He leads cross-disciplinary teams supporting volunteer programs, grant writing, publications, and complex data management for statewide bird and wildlife conservation. Scott’s background includes leading GIS efforts, designing and managing large ecological datasets, and applying programming (Python, R, MySQL) to inform species assessments and management plans. Comfortable at the intersection of science, outreach, and technology, he has driven measurable public engagement—boosting web traffic and volunteer coordination—and played key roles in regional and national conservation policy reviews. His MS in Wildlife Science and early work in marine and forest field studies give him a breadth of empirical experience that complements his technical and leadership capabilities.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
MS, Wildlife Science, MS, Wildlife Science at Oregon State University
BA, Biology, BA, Biology at University of Delaware