GIS Management

GIS Manager Project Leader Infrastructure Strategist

Eben J. Kuchman

Middletown, MD 21769

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Esri Platform & Architecture: ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal/Server; service design & publishing), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, Dashboards), Field Maps (offline/sync workflows)

Data Modeling & Governance: Enterprise geodatabases; schema design; topology/validation; versioned editing workflows; QA/QC gates; SOPs; documentation

(diagrams, roadmaps)

Network & Infrastructure: Utility scale network modeling (fiber/broadband) and facility/asset layers; route/network analysis; familiarity with Esri Utility Network and UPDM concepts; subnetwork/lineage thinking

Automation & ETL: Python (arcpy), ModelBuilder, SQL; repeatable ETL pipelines; report generation; REST/feature service automation

Cloud & Integration: Azure/AWS collaboration; service based architectures; APIs & web services; integration with asset/ERP & field ops platforms (e.g., SAP coordination); Appsmith and custom WebGIS

Additional Tools: QGIS, Google Earth, Visio, OSPInsight, VETRO Professional Summary

Lead level GIS architect and manager with 10+ years designing geospatial data models, delivering and maintaining ArcGIS applications, and building enterprise grade workflows for infrastructure programs. I connect Esri platforms (Enterprise, Pro, AGOL, Field Maps) with operational systems to deliver reliable, versioned spatial data, automation, and stakeholder ready apps. My broadband network mapping and multi agency program experience transfers directly to Utility Network/UPDM aligned architectures, cloud hosting, and field to office sync.

Professional Experience

CTC Technology & Energy (Apr 2021 - June 2025)

GIS Manager (Jan 2022 - June 2025)

Senior GIS Engineer/Project Manager (Apr 2021 - Jan 2022)

Built and maintained 50+ ArcGIS Online apps (Experience Builder/Web AppBuilder) and dashboards from stakeholder requirements; on schedule and aligned to client KPIs.

Automated ETL, QA/QC, and report generation with Python/ModelBuilder, reducing cycle times by 10–80% and improving data integrity across projects.

Designed GIS data models and governed multi source datasets for broadband and infrastructure programs; delivered publish ready layers/services for client reporting.

Translated user stories into geospatial features and backlog items; partnered with PMs to sequence releases and de risk delivery.

Authored reusable cartography templates and produced 500+ production maps for strategic plans, feasibility studies, and grant submissions.

Integrated custom web GIS components (Appsmith/Custom WebGIS) to connect operational data to map interfaces used by field and leadership teams. Nuwater Resources, LLC (Mar 2016 - Mar 2021)

GIS Director

Directed GIS for multiple groundwater exploration and well drilling projects; built datasets and visuals that informed permitting and investment decisions.

Consolidated on site geological/geophysical data into maintainable GIS databases; accelerated analysis and reporting.

Produced 300+ client ready maps/visualizations for exploration, permitting, and board level reporting.

Oversaw translation and integration from data collected on-site by project geologists and geophysicists into GIS databases.

Performed detailed GIS research for various projects in the central and western U.S., synthesizing hydrogeological literature to provide actionable insights on regional conditions.

Regularly interfaced with clients and internal subject matter experts to define strategy, monitor progress, and resolve technical challenges. Earthwater Technologies Inc. (June 2013 - Feb 2016) GIS Manager

Performed project lead role for execution and oversight of data acquisition, editing, processing, storage, and management.

Designed and implemented GIS and relational databases in various formats.

Designed and implemented custom applications both for the ArcGIS Desktop and Google Earth for 10+ prospective clients.

Conducted data analysis and preparation of documents, data reports, and maps.

Coached and developed plans for GIS staff development. Earthwater Technologies Inc. (Dec 2012 - Jun 2013) GIS Specialist

Led end to end data acquisition, editing, processing, and storage; delivered custom GIS and Google Earth applications for 10+ prospects.

Designed relational databases and mapping interfaces to speed discovery of insights and conclusions pertinent to our research and project execution.

Coached GIS staff and implemented practical development plans aligned to business needs.

Conducted data analysis, geoprocessing and preparation of documents, data reports, and maps to support business sales and client updates on project progress MDA Information Systems LLC (Nov 2011 - Oct 2012)

Geospatial Analyst

Performed Landsat based land cover classification and multi frame change detection across three project teams; delivered high quality, review ready outputs. Prior Employment Details

Research Planning, Inc. (Feb 2011 - Nov 2011)

GIS Specialist

Member of the GIS Division of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill SCAT Team effort

Provided support for all SCAT (field) teams; producing daily maps, fulfilling specific mapping requests and entering data collected by SCAT teams into the GIS database

Involved in daily updates of the project's website and QA/QC of existing data products Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services (Nov 2010 - Feb 2011)

GIS Technician

Peter Johnston & Associates (Aug 2009 - Nov 2010)

GIS/Planning Intern

Leadership & Communication

● Translate executive/utility requirements into platform roadmaps, architecture diagrams, and service catalogs aligned to delivery milestones.

● Lead cross functional teams (analysts, developers, field) with governance, QA/QC gates, and release cadences that keep projects on time and audit ready.

● Mentor, coach, and upskill GIS staff; codify SOPs and peer review practices that lift quality and throughput.

● Run stakeholder workshops and user story sessions; convert needs into prioritized backlogs and iteration plans.

● Partner with IT/security and cloud teams on performance, access, and resilience

(HA/DR), ensuring reliable field to office workflows.

● Communicate complex spatial concepts to non technical leadership with concise briefings, dashboards, and map series tailored to decisions.

● Coordinate with grants/compliance/finance stakeholders (e.g., BEAD/CPF parallels) to align reporting and delivery evidence.

● Maintain visibility through status dashboards and cadence reviews; unblock dependencies across engineering, analysts, and client teams. Education & Credentials

Master of Science – Management of Geographic Information Systems Salisbury University, 2011

Bachelor of Science – Land Use/Environmental Planning Salisbury University, 2009

**Certifications (in progress, 2025)**

GISP Certification

Available upon request: Portfolio of web applications, dashboards, and static map products

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