Alex Harris M.Sc. — GIS & Mapping Specialist

GIS help, without the overhead

Fast, practical GIS support when you need it.

Quick-turnaround GIS support for environmental, engineering, and resource projects.

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Core Services

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Data → Map Conversion

$200–$800 | Flagship Service

Turn raw data into report-ready figures.

Includes:

  • CSV / Excel → spatial layers
  • Attribute cleanup
  • Legends, scale bars, north arrows
  • Overview and detail maps

Ideal for:

  • Environmental monitoring sites
  • Field observations
  • Stakeholder or investor figures
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48-Hour GIS Rescue

$400–$700

For when a map is almost done — but not usable.

Includes:

  • Projection and coordinate fixes
  • Symbology cleanup
  • Label decluttering
  • Layout and formatting polish
  • Export-ready PDF or PNG

"Send me what you have. I'll send back a map you can submit."

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GIS Debug and Finishing Touches

$125/hour

For quick, focused help when something won't work.

Examples:

  • "Why won't this join work?"
  • "Why are my points in the ocean?"
  • "Why does my layout keep breaking?"

Time-boxed. No open-ended consulting.

Who This Is For

This service is designed for people who already know what they need — they just don't have the time or bandwidth to do it themselves.

Typical clients:

Why Work With Me

  • Real-world consulting experience (not just academic GIS)
  • Used to working under deadlines
  • Clear communication and quick turnaround
  • Maps and data that are actually usable in reports
  • Comfortable jumping into messy, half-finished projects

This is not a big consultancy. It's direct access to the person doing the work.

How It Works

1

You email me with what you need (and your deadline)

2

I confirm scope, timing, and approach

3

You get clean, usable GIS outputs — fast

Small jobs and one-off requests welcome.

Before We Start (Quick Intake)

To keep things efficient, I'll ask for:

Software

ArcGIS Pro or QGIS + version

Deadline

Date + time zone

Output needed

PDF, PNG, size

Number of maps

How many deliverables

Data provided

CSV, SHP, GDB, etc.

Example styles

Any styles to match

Clear inputs = fast turnaround.

Let's talk.

If you have a GIS task you need help with, send me a quick message and I'll let you know how I can help.

Or email directly: