Sarmistha is a Product Engineer in Esri's raster analysis group, where she focuses on raster and scientific multidimensional data analysis. She is especially interested in combining GIS technology, spatial analysis, and software engineering to study changes for conservation and better decision-making. Before joining Esri in 2017, Sarmistha earned her PhD in Geography from the University of Delaware, where she researched fluvial geomorphology, water resources, and spatial modeling.