Kristian Ekenes is a Principal Product Engineer at Esri specializing in data visualization on the web. He works on the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS Arcade, and Map Viewer in ArcGIS Online. Kristian's work focuses on researching and developing new and innovative data visualization capabilities of geospatial data in web maps, Arcade integration in web maps, and applications of generative AI assistants in web maps. Prior to joining Esri, he worked as a GIS Specialist for an environmental consulting company. Kristian has degrees from Brigham Young University and Arizona State University.