Engineer Quality Assurance

CHRISTOPHER W. OWEN *** Ray Street

Fort Bragg, NC 28307

910-***-**** Home

910-***-**** Mobile

abl1h2@r.postjobfree.com

GEOSPATIAL ENGINEER

CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN ( GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST (

GEOSPATIAL ANALYST

Geospatial Engineer and Topographic Analyst able to collect, analyze, and

interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial

photographs, and satellite data and prepare maps and other spatial data in

digital or graphic form for multiple purposes. Possess knowledge of

principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air

and knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

Excellent supervisor, mentor, and leader. Graduate of the Geospatial

Engineer Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, National Geospatial

Intelligence College, The School of Geospatial-Intelligence, Ft. Belvoir,

VA. Secret security clearance.

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Hardware - Digital Topographic Support System (DTSS), Maxvision

Workstation, Optia Workstation

Software - Microsoft Office, ESRI GIS, Arc Catalog, Spatial Analyst,

Military Analyst, Arc Globe 3-D Modeler, Arc Scene 3-D Modeler,

Environmental Research Data Analysis System (ERDAS), ARC Geographical

Information System (ARCGIS)

CAREER EXPERIENCE

United States Army 09/2002 - 11/2010

Senior Topographical Sergeant, 1 Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 82nd ABN

Division, Ft. Bragg, NC, 04/2006 - Present

Serve as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the BCT Geospatial

Intelligence (GEOINT) Section. Collect and analyze military geographic and

imagery information for the production of tactical decision aids. Predict

terrain and weather effects on the environment as it relates to command,

control, communication, computer, and intelligence systems. Work with

Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

< Maintain, ensure operational readiness and accountability of the

Digital Topographic Support System (DTSS) and associated automation

valued at $1+ million.

< Perform quality assurance on all geospatial intelligence products.

< Ensure the health, morale, discipline and professional development of

several paratroopers.

Tools: digital cameras, global positioning system receivers, plotter

printers, radar based surveillance systems and scanners.

Technology: analytical and scientific software, computer aided design

software, graphics or photo imaging software, information retrieval or

search software, and map creation software.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

< Established first GEOINT cell making streamlined, usable geospatial

products available for tactical leaders and commanders.

< Updated Standing Operating procedures for the newly created GEOINT

section.

< Supervised timely completion of products for the brigade completing

2,800 requests during the first six months.

< Supported five different agencies in Anbar with GEOINT products with

praise by all levels of command.

< Mentored subordinates in preparation for the Non-Commissioned Officer

promotion board.

< Developed detailed training plan for integrating new Paratroopers into

the GEOINT cell.

< Trained section on environmental research data analysis system

producing informative maps for combat missions.

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< Developed training for eight man engineer team on topographic systems

used for civil development of the base.

< Commended for section's ability to provide advanced geospatial

products utilizing the GBS to download the most recent national level

data.

< Maintained accountability of topographical vehicle and equipment

valued at $1.5 million.

< Implemented risk assessment in all operations resulting in zero

injuries on return home.

Equipment Records/Parts Sergeant, 3-4 Cavalry, Schofield Barracks, HI,

03/2003 - 04/2006

Served as equipment records and parts clerk for a centralized motor pool.

Balanced the budget of $270,000. Updated services and maintained records of

repairs of over 100 pieces of equipment. Maintained accountability of

$20,000 of repair parts. Also served as Squadron Key Control NCO.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

< Selected to perform duties as logistical Noncommissioned Officer for

repair parts.

< Provided 100 percent reliable support for the Western Regional Command

Operation Enduring Freedom-V

Shipping/Receiving Parts Specialist, Integrated Systems Analysts/Lockheed

Martin, Dearborn, MI, 09/1998 - 07/2002

Received, stored, and issued materials, equipment, and other items for

Integrated Systems Analysts who repaired and serviced computers and

automated systems for a variety of customers mainly Ford Motor Company and

the U. S. Government. Kept records and compiled stock reports.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

American Sentinel University, Aurora, CO - Currently enrolled and pursuing

Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems - Estimated

completion 2012

National Geospatial Intelligence College, School of Geospatial-

Intelligence, Ft. Belvoir, VA

GEOSPATIAL ENGINEER BASIC NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE - 05/2009

(Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S) Production Management and

Project Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Advanced

Analysis, Enterprise GIS Data Management and Services, Tactical Decision

Aid Data Analysis and Manipulation Review, Advanced Spatial Analysis for

Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensed Imagery Review, Advanced Remotely Sensed

Imagery Exploitation, Terrain Visualization, GI&S Support to the Military

Decision Making Process and Weather Analysis, :Military Writing, Strategic

Analysis of the Area of Operations Capstone Exercise, Operational Analysis

of the Area of Operations Capstone Exercise, tactical Analysis of the Area

of Operations Capstone Exercise)

BASIC TOPOGRAPHIC ANALYST COURSE - 10/2006 (Fundamentals of Topographic

Analysis, Interpretation of Terrain Analysis Data Base, Synthesis of

Terrain Analysis Products, Introduction to Geospatial Fundamentals,

Introduction to Windows NT and Digital Topographic Support System,

Interpretation and Processing of Remotely Sensed Imagery, Introduction to

Geographic Information Systems, Combat Terrain Information System Software,

Command Post Exercise)

Davenport University, Dearborn, MI, Major: Self Directed Management - fall

2001

Macroeconomics Business Ethics

General Psychology Principles of Accounting I

Introduction Law Cont. Microcomputer Applications

Principles of Marketing Principles of Accounting II

Microeconomics Keyboarding for Professionals

Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI, 1994 - 1998

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