Senior GIS Specialist

Chad K. Johnson

*** *. **** ****** **** Beach, CA 90806

303-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Experience

Aclara/Partners Alliance, Senior GIS Analyst/Database Administrator (Los Angeles, CA) 10/2012 – Present

PBS & J / Atkins Global, GIS Analyst II (Denver, CO) 9/2005 – 5/2011

Advanced Meters GIS Analyst/Database Administrator – Duties & Achievements

Deployed a radio frequency model in order to calculate site suitability of Smart Grid Data Control Units as they meet advanced meter network coverage objectives

Constructed numerous Advanced Meters to head end analysis process tools in ArcGIS environment as project analysis needs arose, which helped meet multi-million dollar project goals

Built forms, workflow, attributes, and database functionality as Advanced Meters Siterra database administrator

Achieved all database upgrades and initiatives as database administrator

Performed asset site suitability analysis, database asset establishment, project workflow oversight

Built and strengthened relations with SoCal Gas in deploying over 5 million meters in Southern California

Atkins Global GIS Analyst- Duties & Achievements

Excelled in the role as geographic system analyst responsible for significant nationwide mapping and assessment projects

Enhanced PBS&J’s Floodmap Desktop version 9.3 with an automated cross-section annotation tool, saving significant time associated with floodplain mapping processes

Built numerous FMD tools, including a nationwide automated public land survey system attribution tool

Executed cartographic skills via final project maps portraying environmental impact assessment calculations associated with the Saratoga, Wyoming well field and transmission line environmental assessment

Professional Summary

Self-motivated, service-oriented professional seeking to leverage both high quality experience and numerous academic accomplishments as a senior geographic information system (GIS) specialist. Detail-oriented and organized individual who exemplifies professionalism, innovative tenacity, an ability to manage multiple projects at any given moment, and the capability to construct company assets that save time on projects. Driven partner eager for professional growth, the opportunity to apply extensive analysis, project multi-tasking and problem solving experience in a challenging environment.

Skills Summary

EDX Radio Frequency Software Aerial Interpretation Software GPS Technologies

Mapping & Assessment Site Suitability Analysis SQL Applications

Database Management Tool Building/Modelbuilder Google Earth

Education

University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) 2015

Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology

Masters Thesis: Site Location Suitability Analysis for a Smart Grid Network

Final GPA: 3.85

University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) 2012

Masters Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology

University of Colorado (Denver, CO) 2005

Bachelor of Arts in Geography

Member of International Scholar Laureate Brazil program

Professional Development

GIS in the Rockies User Conference 2006, 2010

Southwest User Group GIS Conference 2009

Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers Arid Regions Conference 2007

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