Geospatial Technician

MATTHEW LANE RIGGLE

**** *. ***** **., ***** COLLEGE, PA, 16801 • 814-***-****

******.****@*****.***

SUMMARY

I am a U.S. Air Force veteran with seven years of combined experience in electronic communications and electro-mechanics, and seven years of experience in photogrammetry, image analysis, application of geospatial and information technologies, and information management. I am committed to excellent service with a time-oriented approach to problem solving and reaching objectives.

EDUCATION

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA

January 2000 - May 2005

Bachelor of Science, Geography, minor in Geographic Information Systems

EXPERIENCE

ADECCO STAFFING AGENCY, STATE COLLEGE, PA

September 2011 – Present

Technician

Responsible for micro-soldering, testing, assembly, and inspection of electro-mechanical and piezoelectric systems and components.

THE US CENSUS BUREAU, STATE COLLEGE, PA

October 2009 – September 2010

Assistant Manager of Technology

Conducted diagnostics on hardware such as routers, switches, servers, personal computers, telecommunication systems; inventory and control of all hardware and software.

Trained staff in proper use and care of hardware and software.

Provided feedback to all staff to improve efficiency and census operations; fingerprinted personnel; safeguarded personally identifiable information (PII); information and site security.

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPT. OF ARCHAEOLOGY, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA

September 2008 – May 2010

GIS Analyst/Volunteer

Assisted in the remote sensing, digitization, and inventory of reservoirs in the Lake Titicaca basin, Peru; acquisition, digitization, and production of hydrologic, geographic, and anthropomorphic information in Iraq and Syria.

L. ROBERT KIMBALL & ASSOCIATES, EBENSBURG, PA

April 2007 – May 2008

Photogrammetric Technician

Prepared planimetric maps, digital terrain and digital elevation models.

Assisted in field data collection of Allegheny County’s Department of Emergency Management Phase II deployment, Allegheny County, PA, from September to November 2007 using Trimble GPS and laser range finders.

Assisted in field data collection of Lee County’s 911 Wireless Accuracy Testing, Lee County, FL from January to March 2008 via Trimble GPS.

INFOTECH ENTERPRISES OF AMERICA, FROSTBURG, MD

May 2005 – April 2007

Supervisor

Complied and analyzed geographic data including aerial photographs, LiDAR data, mosaicking, survey notes, records and original topographic maps.

Prepared and altered trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings and three -dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.

Trained junior staff and reviewed work for quality assurance.

THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PITTSBURGH, PA

June 2004 – August 2004

Intern

Responsible for research, collection, mapping, and analysis of spatial and economic data of 130 municipalities throughout Allegheny County regarding comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and subdivision and land development ordinances.

Created presentations and maps on behalf of the department for county executives.

Assisted in research and surveys of blighted communities throughout Allegheny County.

THE CLEAR WATER CONSERVANCY, STATE COLLEGE, PA

July 2003 – January 2004

Intern

Responsible for acquisition and production of geospatial data within the Spring Creek watershed throughout the State College area particularly along riparian buffer zones.

On-site inspection of previously cleaned areas throughout Centre County.

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA

January 2003 – May 2003

Soil Map Compiler

Duties include analysis of aerial photographs and soil maps, spatial data layerin g, editing, cartography and digitization of soil maps.

Responsible for quality control and assurance.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE, 911TH AIRLIFT WING, CORAOPOLIS, PA

March 2000 – December 2002

Computer Systems/Communications Specialist

Responsible for network administration, help desk; information and database management; information, telecommunications, and facility security.

Troubleshooting, fault isolation, and maintenance of networks, telecommunications installation and management.

Honorably discharged.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 1ST EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SQUADRON, LANGLEY AFB, VA

April 1995 – April 1999

Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist

Responsible for troubleshooting, fault isolation, and maintenance of electro -mechanical systems through the use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, and cable testers; actions lead to substantial financial savings.

Secondary duties include shipping and receiving, precious metals recovery, hazardous materials monitor, bench stock monitor, and technical order monitor.

Awards and decorations received include the Air Force Good Conduct medal and multiple Outstanding Citation Unit awards, among others.

Honorably discharged.

SKILLS

SOFTWARE - Windows, Bentley Microstation, ESRI (ArcGIS, Arc Catalog, Arc Toolbox, ArcView, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst), KLT Atlas, ER Mapper, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, KML.

HARDWARE - GPS, PC, Apple, installation of various networking technologies.

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