Software Project

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Washington, DC

Posted:

October 14, 2012

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GIS Analyst

Job Code:

GC-2-23060

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ME, NH, MA

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate educated scientist with analytics experience integrating geographic, demographic, and scientific datasets for various purposes. Experienced with resolving data quality, integrity, and structure problems in live, high risk environments. Twenty years of project specification and team execution experience

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Deep multi-disciplinary methodological base combined with a passion for quality and a vision for how the data is to be used in a wide variety of disciplines (e.g. business, political, scientific) as demonstrated by:

Extensive experience with database software (MS Access, MATLab), GIS software (ArcMAP 10.x, ArcCatalog, Geodatabases (ArcSDE), Python, and Model Builder), remote sensing software (ENVI), and structured queries/reports (SQL/SQL Server)

Problem identification and resolution using analytic models in complex datasets

Lead tech and analyst providing product development and inplementation

Integrating multiple data sources (including statistical and visual information) and remote sensing into practical, useful decision tools for many audiences (business, political, scientific)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GIS ANALYST, ASRC Federal Inc, Washington, DC Dec 2007 Nov 2011

Geo-Serv GIS Analyst for United States Census Bureau

Lead in a team of analysts in data integration and reconciliation in support of the US Census MATIP and 2010 Census programs (Geography Branch). Mentored and instructed staff in analytic, government, and technical procedures. Distributed work to project analysts and performed quality control on analytics produced by the team. Some notable achievements included:

Bi-weekly problem solving reviews targeting problems with more than $50M impact in census maps used by all map providers showing US data for distribution through the US government

Analyzed, correlated, and corrected TIGER/line data, ARC shapefiles, boundary/treaty documents, and GPS data submitted to the US Census by counties for national and web distribution for boundaries, roads, redistricting, and population

Created GIS models and extracted geodatabases for Census from 2010 Census data to assist in economic, political, and urban planning at the local, state, and national level

GIS ANALYST, Charleston, SC Jan 2005 May, 2007

Graduate Researcher, University of Charleston Geology Department

As a member of the Geology Department, initiated and created analytic dashboards and data sources integrating remote sensor, aerial photo, and scientific survey data into actionable information. Created public facing data analytics tools (maps.cofc.edu) and taught classes in GIS and data modeling techniques. Notable accomplishments included:

Constructed and maintained data sources and analytic tools for active scientific research

Acted as on-site GIS analyst, geomorphologist, and computer specialist for the G ksu Archaeological Project (GAP) in southern Turkey (2005, 2006 field seasons)

Created and maintained interactive dashboards showing ongoing research using ARCInfo

Assisted faculty with GIS-related research projects and instructed students in using GIS and remote sensing software and techniques including Python scripting and ARCServer builds

EVERGREEN AND NON-EVERGREEN PLANNER, CGI Telecom Oct 2001 Dec 2003

Planner, Applications Porting Lab

Planned deployments of hardware and software for Bell Canada including enterprise-wide upgrades of mission critical software to 20,000+ users

Developed deployment schedules, assigning hardware and personnel resources to a wide variety of user communities involving hundreds of users at a time

Functioned as primary contact between client and software lab during pilot and deployment to resolve any lab-related software difficulties, often travelling on-site to deal with client concerns

Expedited change orders and revised scheduling and budgeting accordingly

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT, CGI Telecom May 1998 Oct 2001

Technical Consultant, Applications Porting Lab

Provided software packages for the new base image environment at Bell Canada using SMS, Tivoli and Wise packaging and deployment tools

Configured and upgraded Bell Canada software as part of a 42,000-unit modernization

Developed and documented deployment processes to enhance project efficiency

Visited client sites to ensure smooth deployment of equipment and software

Originally worked as outside consultant but was hired full time by CGI after 4 months.

COMPUTER OPERATOR AND TROUBLESHOOTER, Various 1993 - April 1997

Provided First and Second level tech support

Installed, repaired, configured, and upgraded PCs, Ethernet hardware and software

Maintained and upgraded local computer hardware and peripherals

CONSULTING GEOLOGIST, Various Contracts 1987 - 1993

Employers included Urangesellschaft, Agnico-Eagle, Cambior, and others

Oversaw geological teams in mapping and surveying work in isolated camps

Developed and deployed exploration programs for mining industry

Performed geophysical and geological surveys in arctic and tropical climates

Maintained databases and computer systems in remote conditions

EDUCATION

MASTERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Jan 2005 May 2007

University of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

Thorough grounding in climate change, wetlands environment, and remote sensing

Training in ArcMap 9.3, ArcScene, ArcIMS, ENVI, GPS, and ground-truthing

Thesis: An Investigation of Environmental Changes in Antiquity in the G ksu Valley, Turkey using remote sensing and GIS to assess prehistoric geomorphic and climate changes and correlate these to human settlement patterns in antiquity

GSI: Geospatial Investigations, an interdisciplinary NASA workforce development

program using remote sensing to study the spread of kudzu in the Charleston, SC area

DIPLOMA IN NETWORK ENGINEERING June - December 1997

Canadian Business School, College of Information Technology, Toronto

Thorough grounding in network design, implementation and administration

Training in Microsoft operating systems and LAN applications

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Co-Op Program) 1985 - 1991

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

Majored in Earth Science (Geology) with additional courses in Computer Science

Study focused on practical applications and problem solving through paid internships

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Geological and Geomorphic Changes in the G ksu Valley

Poster at Geological Society of America, 2006 National Meeting

Awarded first prize at Fall, 2006 College of Charleston Graduate Research Poster Session

Climate Change in the G ksu Valley, Turkey in Antiquity

Poster at Geological Society of America Southeastern Section annual meeting, 2007

Bedrock Geology and Quaternary Geomorphology in G ksu Archaeological Project, vol. 2: Results of the Intensive Survey, British Institute of Ankara (forthcoming)