Peter L. Croswell, President

Croswell-Schulte Information Technology Consultants

www.croswell-schulte.com

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Frankfort, KY 40601

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502-***-****, 502-***-**** (cell)

Synopsis:

Mr. Croswell is an expert in information technology and GIS assessment, planning, design, development and management with a

focus on public sector and utility organizations. He has over 30 years experience as a public sector employee and consultant for a

wide range of organizations in North America including federal, state, provincial and local government, regional agencies,

transportation services, public and private utilities, and resource development companies. His international experience includes

GIS planning and design work for government and private firms in Europe, the Middle East, and China. Through his work on over

150 consulting projects and as a GIS manager, he has gained in-depth organizational and technical experience for system

development, deployment, and management. He has strong technical skills in GIS and IT application design and development,

database design, systems architecture, and integration and holds several technical certifications. His technical skills are

complemented by his experience in program management and organizational development. As a certified PMP, he has excellent

project management skills and capabilities in working with project stakeholders and consensus building. Mr. Croswell serves as

President of Croswell-Schulte IT Consultants, an independent consulting practice which he formed in 2007 after a successful

career in government and as a consultant with other firms. His college degrees include a Bachelors in Geography and Math and a

Masters in Geography/Geology with substantial post-graduate education and training in IT, GIS, and public administration.

Summary of Experience and Credentials:

Organizational and System Planning and Management

GIS and IT needs assessment and planning

Business process evaluation and modeling

Implementation planning and budgeting

IT and GIS program governance, management, and coordination

Legal and policy development and management impacting IT and GIS services including software license management,

database licensing, open records issues, privacy regulations, software and data liability, and intellectual property management

Staffing analysis, employee evaluation and recruitment

Public sector policy development and regulatory program management

Intergovernmental, inter-organizational relations and agreements

Former Branch Manager in Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet

Former PlanGraphics, Inc. Vice President

Former Board member and President of URISA (international professional association)

Project Design and Management

Contract negotiation and management

Project planning, performance monitoring, and quality assurance

Training on Microsoft Project software and project management practices

Assembling and managing project teams

Project troubleshooting and repair

Project work and deliverable tracking and quality assurance

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI

GISP certification from GIS Certification Institute (gisci.org)

Technology Skills and Experience

Expert in GIS and IT architecture supporting programs in the public sector and utility organizations

IT standards and integration design and development

Software/system quality assurance planning and management

Familiarity with industry software products (GIS, database, asset management, document/content management, permit

tracking, engineering analysis, environmental modeling and assessment)

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Database modeling and design with familiarity of public and proprietary data sources and database development

methodologies

Use and applications of commercial and public domain Web-based mapping services

Technology Skills and Experience (continued):

Database modeling and design with familiarity of public and proprietary data sources and database development

methodologies

Use and applications of commercial and public domain Web-based mapping services

Application design and development methodologies

Sound familiarity with industry standard system development and programming tools (database and process modeling SW,

industry standard programming languages, scripting languages, HTML and Web tools, and Web-based application design)

Certified ASPRS Mapping Scientist

Professional training certificates (University of Louisville Delphi School) in Windows Operating System Administration, SQL

Server Database Management, Network Management, Web design and E-commerce

Certified Internet Wed Design Master (CIW Program: CIWcertified.com)

Vertical Sector/Program Discipline Experience

State/provincial government sector with particular emphasis on natural resources, emergency management, land use planning,

environmental/natural resource planning and regulation, transportation, public health

Federal and State level USDA WIC Program management and system development

Local government operations with particular experience with public works, planning and zoning, real property management,

information systems, economic development, public safety, parks and recreation, social services

Water, wastewater, and electric utilities

Transportation

Natural resources and environmental planning, regulation, and management

Emergency management and public safety planning, management, and response

Public records management and compliance

Communication Skills and Experience

Excellent writer: management briefing materials, policy documents, technical design documents, technology tutorials and

manuals, management briefing materials

In-depth experience in small and large group presentations to technical and non-technical audiences (including keynote

presentations at conferences)

Meeting management and seminar/workshop moderation and facilitation

Author of three books and over 40 professional papers, monographs, and articles appearing in conference proceedings, trade

publications, and professional journals on technical and technology management topics

Fair reading, writing and speaking proficiency-French, Fair reading proficiency-Spanish

Education Summary:

Bachelors in Geography and Mathematics with specialization in cartography and remote sensing, State University of New York-

Albany, Graduated Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. (1977)

Masters, Geography and Geology, Western Illinois University. (1979)

Post-graduate course work at Kentucky State University and University of Kentucky in Geology, Computer Science, and Public

Administration. (1981-1997)

Completion of Information technology certificate program in the University of Louisville Delphi Center (IT training program to

refresh and update skills in system administration and management, networking, Web design and development, and database

management). (2006-2007)

Numerous workshops and special training sessions on a range of IT, GIS, and management topics (1981 to Present)

Professional Work Experience:

President, Croswell-Schulte Information Technology Consultants (2007-Present)

Recently formed independent consulting practice providing services to the public sector in business and organizational development,

information technology assessment and design and implementation support.

Executive Consultant and Vice President, PlanGraphics, Inc. (1985-2007)

Managed and participated in over 100 consulting engagements for government agencies (federal, state, local, regional), utility companies, and

private firms in the areas of: a) IT and GIS assessment and design, b) business process evaluation and organizational development, c) IT and

GIS program development, d) management advisory services and support. NOTE: see below for detailed summary of consulting projects.

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Manager, Kentucky Natural Resources Information System, Kentucky Natural Resources Cabinet (1981-1985)

In charge of all aspects of this statewide GIS program including database and application development and providing GIS services to multiple

departments to support natural resource planning, environmental regulations and permitting, and support for operations. Also managed the

State s Lands Unsuitable for Mining Program (one part of the state s surface mine regulatory program). Includes GIS-based habitat analysis

projects with the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.

Analyst, Kentucky Natural Resources Cabinet (1979-1981)

Team member involved in design and development of the Kentucky Natural Resources Information System and surface mine regulatory

programs for the state.

Cartographer, Western Illinois University Cartographic Laboratory (1977-1979)

Cartographer, New York State Sea Grant Institute (1975-1977)

Professional Certifications and Awards:

Certified GIS Professional (GISP) from the GIS Certification Institute (#00025057)

Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (#50237)

Certified Mapping Scientist GIS/LIS, American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (#GS140)

Emergency Number Professional (ENP) National Emergency Number Association (NENA) (now expired)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) (for XP OS Administration) (#:3725571)

Certified Internet Web Design Master (CIW Program: CIWcertified.com) (#287533)

Horwood Distinguished Service Award (2006) Special award for long-term service to URISA and the GIS profession

URISA Leadership Award, 1999 and 2008

President s Award for Practical Papers, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 1990, for paper

entitled, Public Access to GIS: Emerging Legal Issues appearing in Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote

Sensing.

1990 Horwood Award for best paper in the 1989 Conference Proceedings of the Urban and Regional Information

Systems Association for paper entitled, Facing Reality in GIS Implementation: Lessons Learned and Obstacles to be

Overcome.

Professional Experience Summary:

Mr. Croswell is the President and lead consultant for Croswell-Schulte Information Technology Consultants. In this role, he

provides IT and GIS assessment, planning, and implementation support services for utility organizations, public sector clients, and

private companies. Prior to his formation of Croswell-Schulte, he spent over 25 years as an IT consultant and GIS manager in the

public sector. Mr. Croswell has managed or been a major participant in more than 150 GIS and IT planning, design, and

implementation projects for federal agencies, state and local governments, regional organizations, utility companies, and private

firms in North America, Europe, China, and the Middle East.

Peter is an expert in GIS and IT technology with particular experience in enterprise technology planning and design for large-scale

projects. He has specific experience in database design and application development using many of the mainstream industry

software products. His technical skills are complemented by his experience with technology management and governance with

broad work experience in such areas as business process analysis, IT program funding, organizational structures, inter-

organizational agreements, staff development, and legal/policy analysis. He has actively participated in research and educational

endeavors on national and international GIS and IT standards and integration. This includes his work with the URISA Standards

Committee, the Federal Geographic Data Committee, and the NAS Mapping Sciences Committee, ARMA International, and other

organizations.

From 1979 to 1985, Mr. Croswell participated in the development and then served as manager of the Kentucky Natural Resources

Information System (KNRIS) with the state of Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet (KNREPC) and

was the Administrator of the Cabinet s Lands Unsuitable for Mining Program one part of the States surface mining permitting and

regulatory program. In this role, he worked closely with federal agencies (USGS, USEPA, NRCS, USFWS, USFS, OSM, NASA,

and others in developing a statewide GIS database). He served as a company officer and consultant with PlanGraphics, Inc. for

over 20 years. He also served as a Cartographer for the New York State Sea Grant Institute and with the Western Illinois

University Cartographic Laboratory.

Mr. Croswell is active in professional associations and participates through paper presentations and educational symposia

sponsored by URISA, ASPRS, NSGIC, GITA and other organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors of URISA, chaired

its Standards Committee, and served as URISA President for the 1996-99 term and is a recipient of URISA s Horwood Best Paper

Award (1990), Leadership Award (2000), and Distinguished Service Award (2006). He is a recipient of ASPRS s President s

Award for Practical Papers (1990). Mr. Croswell is co-author of: Geographic Information Systems: A Guide to the Technology, a

GIS reference book originally published in 1991 by Van Nostrand Reinhold and the Chief Editor of the 1998 URISA Publication,

Spatial Information Technology Standards and System Integration. He is also a contributing author to Profiting from a Geographic

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Information System published in 1993 by GIS World, Inc., and GeoSpatial Data Infrastructure: Concepts, Cases, and Good

Practice (Oxford University Press, 2000). He is the author of the comprehensive reference for GIS managers, The GIS

Management Handbook, published in 2009.

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Selected Consulting Projects-Peter L. Croswell

Note: Many of the consulting projects below were conducted by Mr. Croswell during his employment with

PlanGraphics, Inc. during his employment there from 1985 to 2007.

State of Wisconsin Business Planning for Aerial (2012): In a team led by GeoPlanning Services LLC, Mr. Croswell is participating in

an assessment of needs and preparation of a detailed business plan for statewide aerial imagery and use by a wide range of

stakeholder groups. Work includes a long-term approach for aerial imagery reflights and for financing an on-going program.

Project Management Training, City of Rio Rancho NM (2012): Provided training on Microsoft Project software and project

management practices for City management personnel.

District of Columbia WIC EBT System Planning and procurement Support (2012): Carrying out business and technology

assessment and planning for information system development for the District s USDA-supported Women, Infant, Children (WIC)

Program (food assistance program). Work is focused on implementation of a new EBT system (card-based transactions) to replace

current paper-based check issuance. Work includes a needs assessment, preparation of technical specifications, formal implementation

planning, cost-benefit analysis, and support in system procurement and implementation.

Idaho University Cyberinfrastructure Strategic Planning (2011-2012): Providing support to a team of research professionals from

Idaho state universities Idaho state universities (U of I, ISU, Boise State Univ.) to provide facilitation and consulting services for the

preparation of a strategic implementation plan for Cyberinfrastructure development. This is a National Science Foundation sponsored

effort to enhance information technology systems and tools and their application for research purposes.

City of Rio Rancho NM GIS Needs Assessment and Planning (2011-2012): Conducting needs assessment and business program

evaluation for a Citywide GIS. Work includes evaluation of current operations, enterprise GIS design, strategic planning, and preparation

of a detailed implementation plan.

ID-MT Geodetic Reference Center Business Planning (2011-2012): Consulting support to a work team (members from Idaho and

Montana) for preparation of a business plan for development and operation of a multi-state "geodetic reference center" to provide

services for a GNSS real-time network and provision of geodetic control information for users. Part of a research and planning project

supported by a Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Category 4 CAP Grant being administered by the Idaho State University

GIS Center.

NV GEBE GIS and SCADA Planning, Procurement Assistance (2011): Providing support in GIS and SCADA needs assessment,

planning, and system procurement for GEBE, the utility organization for the southern part of the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. Work

included preparation of technical specifications and RFQ for SCADA system suppliers and support in system procurement and GIS

integration.

State of Oregon Health Agency, WIC Program (2011): Carrying out business and technology assessment for information system

requirements for the state s USDA supported Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Program. Work includes assessing current system,

documenting technical and non-technical requirements, evaluation of system alternatives, and planning for system modernization and

migration.

Project Management Training, Idaho Office of the CIO (2010): Provided Intro and Advanced training on Microsoft Project software

and project management practices for state employees.

Wood County, OH GIS Parcel Data Improvement Project (2010): As subcontractor for the firm Meyer Hill Lynch, provided consulting

support for GIS database improvements for the Wood County OH GIS program. Work included an evaluation of the current parcel

database, development of specifications for data quality improvements, preparation of an RFP and support for procurement of parcel

database improvement services.

State of Idaho Spatial Data Infrastructure Program, Regional Resource Centers (2010): Providing consulting services in support of

the Idaho Spatial Data Infrastructure (ISDI) to prepare business plans for the development and operation of Regional GIS Resource

Centers (RRC) that will support GIS users in different regions of the state. Project managed by the Idaho State University GIS Center.

State of Michigan Statewide GIS Business Planning (2010): Croswell-Schulte was selected, in a team led by GeoPlanning Services,

LLC, by the State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, to provide GIS consulting services supporting work

under federal NSDI CAP grants. The work includes development of a statewide GIS Business Plan and a marketing strategy supporting

use and stewardship of the Michigan Geographic Framework (MGF) database

State of Idaho Spatial Data Infrastructure Program Data Stewardship Planning (2010): Consulting support for the planning and

implementation of stewardship practices for the Public Safety Framework data theme. This work is one part Idaho's development of the

statewide spatial data infrastructure program (ISDI) managed by the Idaho Geospatial Office.

Ottawa County, OH Sanitary Engineering Dept GIS Implementation Support (2009-2010): As subcontractor for the firm Meyer Hill

Lynch, providing support for GIS implementation. Work includes preparation of an implementation plan and GIS management policies,

utility (water and sewer) data conversion specifications and RFP, oversight of the data conversion process, and support in the set-up of

hardware, software, and GIS applications.

American Water, Standard GIS Data Conversion RFP (2009): Working with representatives from multiple state operations of the

American Water Services Company to prepare a template RFP for procurement of GIS data conversion services for water and

wastewater GIS databases for use by each American Water state organizations.

West Virginia Statewide GIS Strategic Planning (2009-2010): Consulting support to the WV State GIS Coordinators Office and GIS

Steering committee in the preparation of a statewide GIS strategic plan that will be the foundation for future GIS development and

expansion.

Custom Data Processing (CDP), Public Health System Development (2009-2010): Following previous work in the planning and set-

up of software quality assurance procedures of WIC-EBT and public health clinic management, played a coordinating role with CDP

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system implementation groups (programming teams, trainers, documentation staff, and system support personnel. Working included

preparation of detailed system development and deployment plans, monitoring of progress, and interface with users.

Idaho Transportation Working Group (2009-2010): Provided technical and management assistance to the Idaho state GIS

Transportation Working Group and stakeholder organizations to prepare a common data model for a statewide roads database, evaluate

requirements for a linear reference model, and define stewardship responsibilities for ongoing transportation data maintenance.

State of Idaho, Statewide Strategic and Business Planning (2008-2009): Project manager involved in the evaluation of needs and

preparation of strategic and business plans for long-term development of a statewide spatial data infrastructure for supporting the needs

of a full range of GIS user communities in the state including government agencies, utility organizations, private companies, and the

public.

Custom Data Processing (CDP), Software Development QA Planning (2008-2009): Evaluated procedures and processes in for

quality assurance evaluation and testing in support of CDP s software development and maintenance of systems supporting public

health and social assistance programs in state and local government. Included work specifically with WIC EBT system development and

integrated systems for local health clinic operations Prepared long-term recommendations for software QA improvements and specific

software evaluation and testing procedures for on-going system development work. Ongoing work included management of software QA

testing. Follow-up work included management of formal user acceptance testing and pilot project management.

Support in GIS Deployment Planning for Ottawa County OH (2008-2009): As subcontractor to Innovative Systems Design and

Poggemeyer Design Group, provided support in preparation of a GIS implementation plan and cost estimates to support GIS

deployment in the County Engineer s Office.

Duke Farms (Hillsborough NJ) Project Management Training and Support (2008): Provided training in project management

practices and Microsoft Project Software for staff and management of Duke Farms a large, managed estate owned by the Duke

Foundation providing facilities and grounds for development, research, and education on land stewardship practices. In addition to

training services, also provided support in preparation of an Invasive Plant control project plan.

City of Chongqing, China: Conceptual Design for Emergency Response System for City s Transit System (2007): Evaluated

needs and prepared a functional and database design for an automated system, with GIS capability, to support identification and

response to emergency incidents on the City s rail transit system

URISA GIS Program Management Workshop, Lead Author and Instructor (2004-Present): Responsible for designing and creating

instructional materials for workshop that addresses all aspects of enterprise GIS programs including business process evaluation,

strategic and business planning, financial management, human resource management, project planning and management, and

management of on-going operations.

City of Rochester Hills, MI, Citywide Business Process Evaluation and Record Management Program Design (2006-2008):

Project manager directing an evaluation of city business processes, document management system requirements, and formal records

management policies for all city agencies and records. Includes document inventory, business process workflow analysis, business

process improvement, technical evaluation and specifications, and implementation support.

City of San Francisco JUSTIS I-HUB Design (2007): Database design work as part of a larger system design and development project

for a distributed database access and update application for justice and law enforcement information. Work included the design and

preparation of specifications for distributed update of source database records and the transmittal, logging, and tracking of updates to a

central Hub using XML-based message protocols.

City of Columbus OH, Dept. of Public Utilities, Business Process and System Improvement Analysis (2005-2008): Evaluated

current business processes for the City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities and fully documented workflows and resources

associated with engineering, planning, and information technology programs. Work included an evaluation of resource requirements and

information technology use and culminated in a set of recommendations for business process, IT, and GIS improvements.

City of Raleigh, NC, Design of a Web-based GIS Application for Emergency Management (2006-2007): Project manager in charge

of an application needs assessment and design for a Web-based custom GIS application (ArcIMS) to support City Public Works and

utility department) staff in responses to major emergency events. Includes map-based tools for identifying and tracking incidents,

allocation of resources, and post-event assessment.

City of Winnipeg Dept. of Water and Waste Database Support (2003-2007): Multiple tasks, including specifications and oversight for

service line data conversion, evaluation and recommendations on GIS data quality improvements, and recommendations on GIS

integration with external databases.

Louisville-Jefferson County (KY) Information Consortium Organizational and Financing Study (2007): Evaluated the current

organizational structure and funding mechanisms for LOJIC and developed alternatives for the future. Work included evaluation of

financing and funding alternatives and possible changes to organizational and management structure to support program expansion.

Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Historic Resources Evaluation System Design (2007): Evaluation of needs and

design for a GIS-based application to support in-office and field-based access and update historic site information to support planning for

development projects in the state.

Oregon Statewide GIS Utility Business Case, Design, and Plan (2005-2006): Project manager in charge of a major design and

planning effort for an improved statewide coordinating program for geographic information development and access affecting all levels of

government and the private sector. Includes cost/benefit analysis, technical and governance design, implementation planning, and

related work.

City of Panzhihua Digital City Planning and Design, Sichuan Province, China (2004-2006): As project manager, directed a team in

the analysis of current operations and the planning, design, and development of prototype systems for automation of a wide range of

municipal operations. Included implementation and integration of a wide range of information system technologies, including GIS,

document management, development tracking, and asset/facility management.

State of Ohio DNR, Real Estate GIS, Needs Assessment, Design, and Plan (2004-2005): Evaluation of current resources and needs,

land-based business processes, technical requirements, and preparation of a conceptual design and plan for land records and real

estate information to support DNR management of land transactions and stewardship.

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City of Rochester Hills, MI, Design and Plan for Infrastructure Asset Management and GIS (2004): As project manager, directed an

assessment of requirements, system design, and an implementation plan for the development of an integrated utility (water, wastewater,

street lighting) and public works asset management system using ArcGIS software integrated with asset management software and

databases.

Allen County, IN, GIS Market Assessment and Business Plan (2003): Carried out an evaluation of GIS users and demand from the

County s IMAP program. Developed a pricing model and business development plan for the County s provision of GIS products and

services.

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Needs Assessment and IT Support for Environmental Public Health

Tracking Program (2003-2004): Assessment of information and technology requirements for environmental public health tracking,

including an inventory of digital databases, a stakeholder needs evaluation, database integration, and support tools. Included review and

application of existing IT standards and practices from CDC, EPA, and other organizations.

Sichuan Province, China, Urban Management Information System Design (2002-2003): Project team member responsible for

assessment of application and GIS database needs for municipal and utility operations for three provincial cities and province-wide

environmental management applications.

Sacramento County Assessor s Office, GIS Design and Implementation (1999-2003): Evaluated requirements and prepared

specifications for GIS development as part of a countywide system for the management of real property information and parcel-based

GIS applications. Included an evaluation of land registration, property surveys, and land document recordation. Oversaw full

implementation of GIS, including data conversion, application development, and migration to the ArcGIS Geodatabase.

National Map Program Evaluation and Recommendation (2002): As the main consultant, worked with the U.S. Geological Survey

and the Kentucky Office of Geographic Information to evaluate the role of state, tribal, regional, and local public agencies in the National

Map Program.

Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Engineering Document Management and GIS (2001-2002): Evaluated business

needs and workflows for the DOT with a focus on engineering drawing submittal and storage and GIS data maintenance. Conducted

technical design for integrated engineering document management system and GIS and supported implementation of the system

Oregon Enterprise Information Technology Planning (2001-2002): Participant in a team that supported the preparation of a plan for

enterprise information management for all state agencies. Included conducting focus group sessions and preparing recommendations

for plan preparation by the state s Information Resources Management Division.

Oregon Geographic Information Council (2000-2001): Participant in a team that supported the preparation of a strategic plan for

statewide GIS coordination. Included conducting focus group sessions and preparing recommendations for plan preparation by the

Council.

State of Ohio DNR, Division of Forestry, GIS Needs Assessment, Design, and Plan (2002): Evaluation of current Forestry business

processes, resources and needs, technical requirements, and preparation of a conceptual design and plan for development and

deployment of GIS as part of DNR s overall GIS program.

South Carolina, State GIS Strategic Plan (1999-2001): Statewide GIS needs assessment and preparation of a strategic plan for multi-

agency GIS coordination and operation. Included evaluation of geographically-related programs and business processes, statewide GIS

conceptual design, strategic plan, and business case for multi-year development.

Dallas, Texas, Evaluation of Document and Records Management Requirements (1999-2000): Evaluated technical and

administrative workflows and related documents for the Department of Development and provided recommendations on automated

records management system design and implementation.

City of Winnipeg, GIS Program Evaluation and Migration (1998-2001): Reviewed the existing land-based information program and

prepared strategic plans and specifications for migration from the GDS software environment.

Madison Metro Sewerage District, Madison, Wisconsin, GIS Planning and Implementation Support (1998-2000): Evaluation of

needs, GIS design, and implementation support for a sewer utility GIS using Intergraph software.

Georgia GIS Coordinating Committee, State GIS Business Plan (1998-1999): Supported the planning process and developed a plan

for multi-agency GIS coordination and operation.

City of Columbus OH, Dept. of Public Utilities, Planning, Design, Implementation of Engineering Drawing Management System

(CDIMS) (1998-2001): Project manager involved in evaluation, design, and planning for a custom system to support engineering drawing

management, permitting, and mapping functions for the City s storm and sanitary sewer system. Planning and design work was followed

by technical specifications, software procurement, and oversight of all aspects of system development (software and application

development, drawing scanning, training). Supported further enhancement that included GIS integration and expansion for use by the

City s Water Division and Electric Division.

Federal Geographic Data Committee (1997): With a team of consultants, evaluated FGDC process and provided assistance to the

FGDC Secretariat in review and coordination of the work of FGDC Subcommittees and Working Groups

Knoxville/Knox County/KUB-KGIS, TN, Market Evaluation for KGIS Products and Services (1997): Examined current KGIS

products, services, and user base for the purpose of identifying future growth and market areas. The project included an evaluation of

potential customers for GIS products and services and organizational strategies for expanding product generation and revenue.

Recommendations were provided that were used to pursue specific GIS marketing opportunities.

Georgia Dept. of Local Government, Regional Development Information System (1996-1997): Conducted focus group sessions

and consensus building with state, regional, and local agencies and developed a data model and conceptual design for the statewide

RDIS.

Santa Margarita Water District, CA, GIS Needs Assessment and Design (1996): Project manager responsible for development of

GIS design and implementation for the Water District.

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British Columbia Ministry of Forests Program Review and Development (1995-1996): Evaluated current processes in the Ministry

supporting forest assessment and permit review and approval processes. Provided recommendations, design, and plan for migrating a

paper-based process to an automated environment to result in efficiencies for in-house staff and external stakeholders.

Dammam Municipality, Saudi Arabia, GIS Prototype (1994-1996): Stateside coordinator for prototype project using Intergraph MGE

software to develop a prototype database and applications as a first step in full GIS implementation.

Columbia Gas Distribution, Columbus, OH, Data Conversion Coordination (1995-1997): As project manager, prepared

specifications for a long-term map conversion project, selected a contractor, and provided technical support.

DeKalb County, GA, GIS Standards Development (1994-1995): Conducted a detailed database and application design for Intergraph

MGE system. Also included a design and plan for a mainframe-based street/address index, GIS metadata design, and technical support

in database development.

Lake County, IL, Workflow and Records Management Analysis (1995-1996): Project manager in charge of analyzing and

documenting workflows and associated documents and information systems supporting land development planning, permitting,

environmental assessment, and enforcement actions.

National Survey Authority, Sultanate of Oman, Digital Mapping Program Development (1994-1995): Coordinator for resident staff

in Oman implementing map automation and quality control procedures for map production and to support national GIS programs.

Niagara Mohawk Power Company, NY, GIS Implementation (1994): Evaluated requirements and provided recommendations for base

map development to support an AM/FM/GIS for electric transmission and distribution.

Knoxville/Knox County/KUB GIS, TN, GIS Requirements, System Design, Planning, System Procurement, System Migration

Planning (1994): Prepared specifications and a plan for major GIS migration from a VAX-based Intergraph system to NT-based

Intergraph MGE and FRAMME. Evaluated applications and databases and prepared technical specifications for migration.

City and Borough of Juneau, AK, GIS Requirements and Plan (1994): Evaluated GIS needs and mapping requirements, and

prepared a strategic plan for system development.

City of Naperville, IL, AM/FM Development and Implementation/GIS Design and Implementation (1993-1994): Project manager for

a needs analysis, conceptual design, software and database specifications, and system selection for a citywide GIS involving MIS,

Public Works, Community Development, and the Water, Sewer, and Electric Utility Departments.

Centra Gas, Winnipeg, Manitoba, System and Database Conversion Specifications and Selection (1993-1994): Assisted in

planning development of system specifications and system selection for an AM/FM/GIS for gas distribution system mapping and

management.

International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Bulgaria GIS Education and Pilot Project (1993-1994): Provided

assistance in defining GIS needs for Bulgarian municipalities and pilot project design, and conducted educational seminars.

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, GIS RFP Preparation (1992-1993): As project manager, provided assistance in preparation of

GIS hardware/software specifications and in benchmark testing and selection of software.

New York Power Authority, GIS RFP Preparation (1992-1994): Project manager directing and participating in work involving

evaluation of business needs, identification of applications, and preparation of a plan for GIS implementation. Initial work was followed

by planning and support for a GIS prototype implementation.

Manitoba Hydro, GIS Project Evaluation (1992-1993): Project manager in evaluation of the electric utility s current GIS project. The

evaluation included a review of technical and organizational issues with recommendations on a long-term GIS development approach.

North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Land Use/Land Cover Mapping; Water Quality Planning and

Modeling/Strategic Planning (1992-1993): Project manager of multiple projects in GIS design and implementation. Efforts included

system design and development for the state s Water Quality Section and preparation of specifications and a plan for land use and land

cover mapping.

State of West Virginia, GIS Long-range Plan (1992): Principal-in-Charge of a project to evaluate statewide programs and GIS

requirements. The project culminated in a conceptual design and GIS plan with recommendations on information sharing between

departments and outside groups.

Colorado Department of Natural Resources, GIS Strategic Plan (1992-1993): Project leader in the planning and design of a

Department-wide GIS. The project included an evaluation of multidepartmental information sharing issues and a technical system

design, and culminated in a detailed plan for GIS implementation.

City of Scottsdale, Arizona, GIS Selection and Planning (1992): Provided assistance in RFP development, benchmarking, and

selection of GIS software and hardware. Helped in developing the City s GIS business plan.

King County, Washington, GIS Planning and Design (1991-1992): Principal-in-Charge of a needs assessment, conceptual design,

and implementation plan for a countywide GIS involving multiple county departments and public utilities (water and sewer).

Electricas Reunidos de Zaragoza (ERZ) Utility GIS and SCADA Design and Development (1990-1991): Member of a team involved

in evaluating application and database needs and developing technical specifications for GIS development and SCADA integration for

this large electric utility in north-central Spain. Prepared technical specifications for GIS software and provided support in solicitation and

review of proposals and software selection. Also prepared technical specifications for integration of SCADA system with GIS.

Los Angeles County, GIS Long Range Plan (1989-1990): Project manager for the preparation of a long-range plan for GIS integration

and implementation in the County. Involved extensive information gathering with 20 County agencies (planning real property,

water/sewer utilities, public works, building and zoning, etc.) in the development of a detailed plan, and management support.

State of Vermont, GIS Implementation Project (1988-1989): Principal-in-Charge of a planning and design study for statewide GIS that

addressed state agency and local needs in response to legislative Act 200.

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Cobb Electric Membership Corporation GIS Needs Analysis and Design (1988-1989): Project manager involved in an organization

needs assessment, design, planning and implementation support for introduction of GIS capabilities in this electric utility cooperative.

Clark County, Nevada, GIS Implementation Assistance (1987-1988): Project manager of a team that prepared an implementation

plan, database conversion specifications, hardware/software design, and management of technical support in the county-wide expansion

of ArcInfo GIS. Participated in detailed database design and data conversion projects for the County Assessor, Sanitation District, and

Regional Flood Control District.

Franklin County Auditor, Columbus, Ohio, System Implementation Assistance (1987-1990): As Project manager, directed a

multidisciplinary team that provided management and technical support in the development of the Auditor s Appraisal GIS. Work

included preparation of QC procedures for a GIS database, hardware/software selection support, and development of a cost recovery

program.

Fairfax County, Virginia, GIS Requirements and Design Study (1986): Evaluated mapping and GIS needs of County Departments,

carried out a preliminary hardware/software and database design, and developed cost estimates for system development. The project

took into account existing automated mapping capabilities and ongoing data conversion efforts using optical scanning. Involved multiple

County departments and municipal utility groups.

Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission, GIS Hardware/Software and Mapping Specifications (1986-1988): Helped

prepare data conversion services for base mapping, prepared an RFP for acquisition of GIS hardware and software, and assisted in

system selection.

Johnson County, Kansas, GIS Conceptual Design Study (1985-1986): Primary team member and co-author of a final report that

evaluated GIS requirements and carried out a preliminary design for an automated mapping and GIS for multiple agencies in the county.

Contributed to development of detailed specifications and a system implementation study which included an analysis of aerial

photography, mapping, and automated system requirements for countywide property reappraisal.

Nashville/Davidson County Metro Government, GIS Design Study (1985-1986): Key member of a project team that analyzed GIS

needs and potential applications among multiple organizations in Metro Government, the Nashville Electric Service, and the Nashville

Gas Company. Prepared conceptual GIS configurations under several alternative approaches and prepared cost estimates for system

acquisition. Investigated issues in data communications and file transfer between the GIS and the existing IBM mainframe DL/1

database and suggested approaches for data transfer. Developed system procurement specifications and assisted in system

implementation and acquisition.

Knoxville/Knox County/KUB (KGIS) Planning and Initial Development, GIS Design Study (1985-1987): Member of consultant team

involved in the initial planning, design, and deployment of KGIS. Work included the preparation of technical specifications for GIS

software and database development and implementation planning to support organizational development and system deployment. This

involved support in RFP preparation, vendor/contractor selection, and oversight during the initial GIS development period.

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