Ivan Arias
Aspiring Full-Stack GIS Developer
Geological engineer with 13 years at PDVSA (Venezuela and Ecuador, 2005–2018) in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and subsurface interpretation — including field-development spatial databases and geologic mapping in ArcGIS (used through ~2012). Retraining into software since 2022 via three part-time bootcamps and a portfolio of personal projects; since 2025 focused on web GIS, building with Python, FastAPI, Leaflet, and PostGIS.
Experience
2005 – presentMost relevant
Sedimentologist & Stratigrapher — PDVSA
2005 – 2018 · 13 yrs- Subsurface interpretation, stratigraphy, and spatial-data work across laboratory, drilling, and exploration roles.
- Built and maintained field-development spatial databases and geologic maps used by cross-functional teams.
- Integrated well-log and core data into reservoir characterisation.
- Includes a 2013–2015 international rotation to PDVSA Ecuador (Santa Elena Fold Belt, Progreso Basin).
- Deep expertise reached and practiced through 2018; not maintained since — see prior skills.
Recent
Warehouse & Logistics — Netherlands
Aug 2025 – present- Wasco — Warehouse Helper, Den Haag (May 2026 – present)
- Fidelity Fulfilment — Warehouse Operative (Apr – May 2026)
- CEVA Logistics — Flex Receiver (Aug 2025 – Feb 2026)
Sortation / Fulfilment Associate — Amazon
Nov 2020 – Jun 2025- High-throughput logistics role sustained for 4.5 years while completing three part-time technical bootcamps and building a personal project portfolio.
- Maintained 99%+ operational accuracy processing 2,000+ daily parcels; earned a US GED through Amazon Career Choice.
Projects
All projects →Personal projects
Full-stack Web GIS for field infrastructure (boreholes, pipelines, license boundaries): Leaflet + vanilla JS frontend, FastAPI/PostgreSQL/PostGIS backend, viewport-based spatial loading and bounding-box queries.
Live demo →Framework-free spatial web app: layer management and responsive map UI.
Live demo →Multilingual React 18 + Supabase PWA for personal finance, with real-time dashboards and offline caching.
Live demo →