Uchechukwu, James OBOKOH

*****, ***** *******, *** ****, Houston, TX

ac87wy@r.postjobfree.com

+1-832-***-****

Summary

Diligent GIS and Information Technology professional with nearly ten years of experience with ARCGIS software for developing GIS databases as well as managing software, servers and endpoint users. Process improvement champion who quickly learns and master proprietary applications, with a history of implementing new procedures and technologies to strengthen security posture, enhance operational efficiency, and control costs.

SKILLS

Software: ERDAS Imagine, FUSION, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Python scripting, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, Adobe CS6 suite, OpenStreet Map, Microsoft Office Suite, Documentations & reporting, Map production, Quality improvement processes.

Technical Support & Server administrator: Web Programming in GIS, Javascript, PostGIS, JQuery, HTML5, CSS, SQL, Windows Server 2008 & 2012, QGIS

WORK EXPERIENCE

GIS Graduate Intern January 2018 – November 2018

CenterPoint Energy, 4500 South Shaver Street, Houston, TX, USA 77034

Reviewing and editing GIS database information regarding gas distribution facilities and features ensuring system data integrity

Researching company archive files or records for data pertaining to facility installation, materials and standard.

Interpret construction drawings of gas distribution facilities

Collecting information and compiles data to quantify gas distributing facilities within geographic areas

Generating and updating compiling data statistics to incorporate into documents and reports based on findings

Using model builder for automation of GIS processes, testing and validation of models using python script, PostgreSQL. GIS Professional and Volunteer Information System Officer June 2015 – December 2017 Freelance Practice (Worked for several short term projects and volunteer experiences)

GIS Mapping and administration

GIS web applications and mapping

GIS project management

installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;

monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;

talking staff or Clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues;

troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults;

providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;

supporting the roll-out of new applications;

rapidly establishing a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, such as software developers;

testing and evaluating new technology.

Client: Missionary of St. Paul, retail census Audits with Etisalat Nigeria. GIS Professional November 2012 - October 2014

Seisimaging Resources, Lagos State, Nigeria

Worked with planners, senior managers and research analysts on mapping and analysis

Effectively utilized tools to collaborate various GIS datasets and creating new information

Created translate and integrate GIS data layers and digitize new data using a variety of software

Provided demonstration, training and prototyping

Interpreted and communicated technical data to non-technical colleagues and clients

Created and maintained the structures necessary for GIS data storage in topological manner Information Technology Superintendent

Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited, 66/68, Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos State, April 2011 – October 2012

Successfully directed the on-time, on-budget completion of company-wide upgrade to Windows 10 and Office 365 impacting more than 50 onsite staff and six remote branch locations

Initiated transformative IT policies designed to harden system security, including enhanced measures for password requirements and user access.

Spearheaded new procedures for Help Desk documentation, enabling the development of a comprehensive knowledge base of common issues and solutions to improve Help Desk efficiency.

Played an instrumental role in companywide migration from Tally ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics ERP & by providing end-user training and support.

Maintained, troubleshot and installed servers and clients, website management, troubleshot all technology issues, maintained log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance.

Information Technology Officer

Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited, 66/68, Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos State, March 2010 – March, 2011

Maintained, Troubleshot and installed Servers and Clients, Website Management, troubleshot all technology issues, maintained log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance.

Made recommendations about purchase of technology resources, research current and potential resources and services, Provided network access to all staff. Install work stations

Deployed active directory and documented network infrastructures

Connected and set up hardware, loaded all required software, provided network accounts and passwords as require, monitored security of all technology, Input and maintain IP addresses, advised staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status, ensured installation of lock out programs, Identified and prepared hardware for disposal when appropriate, ensured hardware is stripped and secured before disposal, configuring gadgets. Managing the CCTV. Achievement: Setting up network infrastructure in Abuja and Maidugiri Branch offices of the company, regular maintenance checked at the branch offices. Train staff about potential uses of existing technology. Successful negotiation and acquisition of genuine Microsoft Products. Personally revamped the company website and continuous maintenance. EDUCATION

Masters in Applied Geographical Information Systems August 2018 Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, USA Bachelor of Science in Geology (with honours) August 2008 Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

CERTIFICATIONS

Diploma in Drilling Fluid Engineering

General Resources Management Training

MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, Configuring

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Window Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Windows Vista, Configuration References:

On request

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