QA/Software Test Analyst/Engineer

PATRICK STEVENSON

GIS Analyst II

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Denver, CO 80218

: **************@*****.***

: 720-***-****

Profile

GIS Analyst II: focusing on production management of content for various GPS and PND OEMs. Achievements include the successful production of content for the award winning Lowrance Endura GPS device, the development and production of content for Magellan hand held devices, the development and production of content for the award winning AccuTerra Iphone Application, the development and production of content for the GIOVE MyNav device, the elevation and visual enhancement of the updated MapQuest website, the production of elevation data for Garmin GPS and PND platforms, the planning and acquisition of Intermap Technologies core products NEXTMap USA and NEXTMap Europe.

Technical Skills

ArcGIS 9.x Adobe PhotoShop Microsoft Suite Various stand alone

MapInfo MicroStation Microsoft VB applications that

Erdas Imagine Global Mapper Arc Model Builder improve efficiency

Employment History

Intermap Technologies March 2008– Present

GIS Analyst II: Consumer Electronics Division

Utilize Geographic Information Systems and GIS techniques to understand, analyze and manipulate terrain related geospatial datasets. Manage Intermaps AccuTerra dataset on a client to client basis and to manage the production of the dataset to meet the client’s specifications.

 Used ArcGIS 9.x Desktop and Info, to create and manage Intermaps AccuTerra dataset

 Worked intimately with Intermap Technologies OEMs to define product specifications, determine production deadlines, write and agree on contract specifications and ensure product quality

 Managed the production of various raster products through a third party production facility. Organized data, wrote production specifications, QA/QC resulting outputs, and communicated all necessary corrections and deadlines with the third party facility

 Worked with Intermaps engineering department to develop a number of in house tools that would speed up efficiency and eliminate the need for a third party contractor

 Worked on the development of the AccuTerra product that is designed for the Apple Iphone. The AccuTerra App received the award for best OS 3.0 Beta App in 2008

 Managed the production of vector and raster content that goes on the award winning Lowrance Endura GPS device

 Managed the production of the elevation and image component that goes on the Bushnell Onyx GPS device

 Created and managed the Elevation Shaded Imagery product that goes on the Giove MyNav GPS device

Intermap Technologies January 2007– March 2008

Mission Planner

Under the direction of Intermap, I was responsible for the production of detailed radar mapping mission plans, which maximized the sensors capabilities and efficiency. Also provided a bridge between Aries Operations and DAS Operations in order to achieve a high level of mission focus from the project planning stage through acquisition.

 Used MapInfo and proprietary software to design and create detailed mission plans that maximized efficiency.

 Wrote acquisition instructions, altered plans for weather if needed, detailed flight lengths and times, and created detailed maps that outlined the acquisition for each mission.

 Responsible to coordinate the use of airspace required for mapping missions with various agencies and to coordinate with flight crews on the day-to-day acquisition restrictions.

 Responsible for understanding Intermaps IFSAR technology in order to improve acquisition efficiency, and was successful at this with the implementation of ULL

 Was responsible for the planning of Intermaps most successful DOD contract to date (Cedar II) the complete elevation mapping of Afghanistan at 3m accuracy.

 Responsible for creating a mission plan process and documenting it to meet ISO specifications.

 Responsible along with the DAS team to plan and acquire Intermaps core product known as NEXTMapUSA and NEXTMapEurope which is the complete elevation mapping of the continuous US and Hawaii and Western Europe at 3m accuracy.

QC Data July 2006– December 2006

Digitize Technician Contract

Responsible for interpreting engineer drawings and in turn digitizing my interpretations into a digital database for telecommunication companies such as Verizon and AT&T.

 Used MicroStation CAD to digitize telecommunication infrastructure for several cities in the North East.

 Successfully communicated with a number of internal and external sources to correctly interpret dated hand drawn underground infrastructure drawings.

 Worked successfully in a team environment to meet corporate deadlines and goals.

Education

Northern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science May 2006

 Human Geography/ GIS

Professional Awards

 Best Apple OS 3.0 Beta Application Award 2008

 Award for service for contributions as a Mission Planner for the completion of NEXTMap Europe

 Recognized by the Iron Ore Heritage Museum for contributions of designing the Iron Ore Heritage trail as a GIS student at NMU in 2006

 Recognized by National Geographics Adventure magazine for having the top GPS unite of 2008 (Lowrance, Endura device).

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