SHANE MICHAEL DESANTIS
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Profile
● Geospatial Analyst with professional expertise in geologic mapping, geographic information systems, geospatial analysis and environmental sciences
Skills
● Target / Information research
● Experienced with Arc Maps 9.3 +, Arc Catalog, Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe, ESRI Software, Google Earth, Oracle 10g, ERDAS 2010-2011
● Geospatial Metadata Analysis
● Skilled with geospatial analysis, using spatial software and geographic datasets
● Skilled with surface and network analysis, including geo-visualization applications
● Imagery Analysis
Accomplishments
● Perform data collection and statistical analysis that resulted in removal of properties from 100 year flooding areas by representing FEMA.
● Supervised and maintained new hires being trained in particular areas of GIS
● Investigated customer and public concerns to ensure problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
● ISO certified to include customer satisfaction, conformity to product requirements, and meeting deadlines
● Work to produce positionally accurate orthorectified Landsat Thematic Mapper and Multispectral Scanner imagery covering the majority of the Earth’s land mass.
Work Experience
Geospatial Analyst II
October 2011 to Current
MDA, Information Systems, Inc. – Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Interpret change detection on Landsat Thematic Maps for significant changes of landforms and to update those changes with a standard 13-class land cover legend
• Find areas of change by interpolation and using metadata for areas of change, using ERDAS 2011
• Run models / batch commands to support the quality and production of classifying change throughout Landsat images using satellite imagery
• Record changes, classifications, and models used on update account form for quality control
• Create text and tif files for change detection of water levels and cloud reduction on images
• Target research for areas of uncertain change by using high resolution imagery
GIS Analyst, CFM
August 2009 to September 2011
Atkins, North America – Beltsville, Maryland
● Plans and sequences processing steps for creating data base applications and displays used in making and supporting planning decisions
● Manages digital map layers and data files within project work space
● Interprets drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions on maps
● Assist in the training of staff and users in the use of GIS
● Create assembly and layout drawings using Arc GIS 9.3 / Datum conversions
● Establish Base Flood Elevations using geospatial data
● Responsible for mitigating and mapping flood hazards for FEMA
Environmental Field Scientist / Crew Leader
February 2008 to August 2009
URS Corporation – Baltimore, Maryland
● Coordinated research studies involving installation, maintenance, and operation of water/wastewater utility system, lines lift stations, pump stations, and associated equipment.
● Crew leader administered to investigate test flow monitoring, sewer evaluations, and smoke testing for sewer systems
● Implemented knowledge of pipe material, measurements, length and potential defects such as cracks or root intrusion in order to conduct the observation of underground pipes
● Performed detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications, maintaining 100% accuracy rate.
● Knowledge of Phase I ESA and soil / groundwater sampling
● Generated technical documentation, reports, summaries and memoranda using GIS applications
● Conducted functional and electronic testing of CCTV camera units, minimum of 20 units per day.
Regional Planning Intern
January 2007 to February 2008
Wicomico Environmental Trust – Salisbury, Maryland
● Facilitated to a Non-profit organization that included Monitoring development proposals and assessing the environmental impact of development taking place
Education and Training
Salisbury University 2007
Salisbury, MD, United States
Major: Geography Minor: Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science
Specialized Coursework: Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Science I & II, Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Regional Planning, Geospatial Analysis, Ecology
University of Maryland University College 2013
Adelphi, MD, United States
Environmental Management / Homeland Security Technology Management
Currently Pursuing: Master of Science
Specialized Coursework with a background to prepare for and deal with a wide range of fabricated and natural threats and vulnerabilities at the community and organizational level
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Certificates / Affiliations:
Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM)
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
OSHA - Confined Space Training, Traffic Control Permitting
PACP (Pipe Assessment Certification Program)
MACP (Manhole Assessment Certification Program
SSCS (Sanitary Sewer Commission Systems)