Matt Bisenius

Lecturer

California State University Channel Islands

Jan 2026 - Current (7 months)

• Instruct a 300-level Fundamentals of GIS course, delivering lectures, labs, and applied assignments covering GIS concepts, spatial data models, geoprocessing, and cartographic design • Revise and deliver course materials, rubrics, and practical workflows tied to real-world geospatial problem solving • Guide students through hands-on projects using industry-standard GIS tools and best practices for data management, accuracy, and documentation • Assess student work, provided feedback, and supported student success through office hours and mentoring

Ski Injury Mapping & Mountain Safety Consultant

Bluebird GIS

Oct 2025 - Current (10 months)

• Developing a ski and snowboard injury mapping and mountain safety practice within Bluebird GIS, built on my peer reviewed GIS research published in ISPRS International Journal of Geo Information • Applying established spatial and spatiotemporal analysis methods to patrol incident data to map where and when incidents concentrate for skiers and snowboarders • Designing proposals and pilot projects for ski areas, patrol organizations, and insurers interested in using incident and terrain data to support evidence informed safety discussions and planning • Creating workflows that combine incident mapping with drone based photogrammetry and 3D terrain models to document runs, features, and incident scenes in high detail when mountains need defe

Founder and Principal

Bluebird GIS

Jun 2022 - Current (4 years 2 months)

• Run Bluebird GIS, an environmental and aerial mapping consultancy that uses drones and GIS to support safety critical operations for government, nonprofit, and commercial clients • Lead field testing for an SBIR Phase II program on autonomous 5G drone systems, coordinating test plans and safety protocols with federal stakeholders • Design and implement standardized procedures for flight testing, data capture, and quality assurance in high consequence environments • Coordinate engineers, pilots, and program managers to execute complex test campaigns on schedule and within regulatory and safety constraints • Document operational procedures and findings for multi stakeholder reviews, turning field work into actionable guidance and repeatable

Guest Lecturer & Technical Advisor

California State University Channel Islands

Sep 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 8 months)

• Provided technical advising on drone and GIS workflows for environmental and geospatial research projects, including field operations, data capture, and processing • Helped develop and document standard operating procedures for UAS based data collection, photogrammetry, and safety checks used in student and faculty projects • Delivered a guest lecture on operational safety and emerging applications of drone technology to undergraduate students and faculty • Supported program operations by reviewing mission plans and helping align fieldwork with Federal UAS regulations and best practices • Invited back in 2025 to deliver an updated guest lecture on drone operations, safety, and real world applications in research and consulting

Project Coordinator & Co-Owner

Sandshed Consulting

Aug 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 5 months)

• Co-owned and coordinated environmental monitoring and geospatial projects for government and nonprofit clients • Planned and managed field operations and data collection workflows, including site visits, sensor deployment, and mapping related tasks • Developed standardized procedures for data capture, processing, and quality assurance across multiple project types • Managed client communication and project scope, translating technical and regulatory requirements into clear project plans and deliverables • Scheduled and coordinated personnel, equipment, and subcontractors to keep concurrent projects on time and within budget

Director of Operations

Billman Property Management

Jun 2011 - Jul 2025 (14 years 2 months)

• Directed operations for a 20 million dollar commercial real estate portfolio with 100 plus tenants, maintaining ~95 percent occupancy and stable cash flow over 14 years • Managed maintenance programs, vendor contracts, and capital projects with a focus on safety, compliance, and minimizing operational risk to tenants and owners • Led due diligence and integration for property acquisitions and dispositions, coordinating financial analysis, inspections, and risk review • Implemented operational systems and process improvements that enabled a remote management model without sacrificing service quality • Orchestrated the strategic exit and sale of the entire portfolio in 2024–2025, managing due diligence, stakeholder communication, and day to

Game Producer (Program Manager)

Human Head Studios

Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 (3 years 6 months)

• Led cross functional teams of 30 plus designers, artists, and engineers to ship AAA game projects on time and within scope • Served as primary liaison with external publishers, aligning milestones, expectations, and deliverables across multiple concurrent titles • Introduced planning and production practices that eliminated overnight crunch, reduced bottlenecks, and improved team predictability and morale • Coordinated resources, priorities, and communication across disciplines to keep complex, schedule driven work moving smoothly

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Medtronic Minimed

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007 (1 year 9 months)

• Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality and efficiency in regulated medical device operations • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, document, and resolve product and process issues in a highly regulated environment • Provided specialized support for insulin pump customers, helping ensure device reliability and adherence to company and regulatory standards

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