Having worked as a GIS specialist in both the public and private sectors in Switzerland, I am aware of the challenges associated with geospatial data modeling, data collection through customized web applications, data transformation, and data management. My experience includes building web-GIS applications, conducting geospatial analysis, ETL processes and cartographic design. Please feel free to reach out if you require assistance with any of these services or if you are interested in collaborating on a project.
About
Dream Cartography, my PhD thesis
After relocating to Zurich, one night I had a dream that stayed with me: after work, going out from my office at ETH Hönggerberg, I took a tramway and, after a short trip, I arrived in Bucharest to have supper with my parents. For a 2000 km distance, that was really fast; the space got compressed. I then started wondering: can we map our dream worlds? I wrote a project and received a Swiss National Science Foundation grant to explore this question. I did so through my doctoral research in cartography, exploring how dream places, as volatile as they may be, can be mapped, and what does this mean for our understanding of space and place. You are welcome to have a look inside.
Read my doctoral dissertationCristina
I’m a GIS and data management professional, a psychologist and coach, and an oil painter. I’m looking forward to connecting with you and offering my services in any of these areas, taken separatedly or combined. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
GIS
GIS, Cartography and Datamanagement
Psychology
Psychology & Coaching
Since finishing my Master’s in psychology, I have played with the idea of doing a formation in psychotherapy. That time has yet to come. However, the 200 hours of practice in coaching and some other encounters with art therapy classes and improv theater gave me confidence. I’m therefore offering psychological counseling and coaching. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Find me on psychology.chArt
Oil Painting
I grew up surrounded by oil paintings. A friend said once, my home was like an art museum.
For me as an artist, oil painting is a way of creating highly expressive artworks, which are both valuable and durable. Every painting becomes a long-term project, which cannot be rushed. Interestingly, in the process of painting with this medium, mistakes are allowed. It’s liberating to experience this, and my patience to engage in this journey is often rewarded.
Artist who inspires me
Credentials
Education & Experience
Upon request, I can provide diplomas and work certificates for the following credentials:
- Doctor of science in Cartography @ ETH Zurich, Institute of Cartography and Geoinformation
- CAS in GIS @ ETH Zurich
- CAS in IT @ ETH Zurich
- Diplom-Engineer Geodesy @ UTC Bucharest
- MSc. & BSc. in Psychology @ University of Zurich
- Coaching @ Romanian Coaching Institute
- GIS Specialist @ Canton of Zurich, Canton of Berne, Laixo AG & n-Sphere AG
What you map becomes easier to understand, navigate and ultimately change.