Kevin Shao
GIS Data Manager
Kevin is a GIS Data Manager at Vernonburg Group with over 5 years of expertise in data analytics and visualization to frame and understand research objectives. Before joining Vernonburg Group, Kevin led interdisciplinary projects at the University of California, Los Angeles focusing on environmental issues such as landslide hazards and landscape evolution in the Himalayas. He collaborated with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, applying geospatial analysis, machine learning, and environmental modeling to better understand these challenges. Additionally, Kevin has worked in the environmental consulting sector on projects involving site assessment and monitoring, regulatory compliance, and technical documentation.
Kevin received his Ph.D. in Geology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his B.A. in Science of Earth Systems from Cornell University.