Alyssa Wright

Outreach Engineer

A graduate of MIT's Media Lab and NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, Alyssa comes to OpenGeo with breadth and wealth of experience in information architecture, editing, graphic and interaction design, and project management.

In April 2009 she joined OpenGeo as an Outreach Engineer, where she applies her skills to open geospatial solutions for our clients.

Education

  • MA Media Arts and Sciences, Media Lab, Massachussetts Institute of Technology, 2008
  • MPS Physical Computing, Interactive Telecommunications Program, New York University, 2006
  • BA Women's Studies, magna cum laude, Wellesly College, 2000

Professional Specialties

Cartography/Research
Helped coordinate the digital acquisition of New York City maps from the 1600s to present day. Simplified GIS data for movie sponsored by the City Museum of New York.
Administration/Coordination/Design
Operated as a liaison between students, faculty and staff of the Institute of Film and Television at the NYU Graduate Film Department. Flexible presentation skills, ranging from written correspondence and budget spreadsheets to interior design and event planning.
Interaction/Project Management
Monitored various websites within the interactive arm of Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer. Managed quality standards of current sites while assisting with the research and production of upcoming campaigns. .