Experiences
I work on a small GIS team in the Renewable Energy sector. I'm responsible for assisting with the management and maintenance of ArcGIS Enterprise running on multiple AWS EC2 instances, the performance of SDE PostgreSQL geodatabases in AWS RDS, ETL workflows, external data integration, updates to production feature and web services, application development, assisting users with the efficient use of applications and Portal tools, and a variety of other responsibilities. Mostly writing Python these days, with a little JavaScript and Arcade sprinkled in.
Worked on a small technical team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining multiple web applications, technical tools, and cloud infrastructure in order to disseminate and visualize geospatial data for the citizens of Texas and beyond. Languages, frameworks and tools include: JavaScript, Python, AWS (EC2, ECS, CodePipeline, Lambda, S3, and more), Linux, Node.js, Django, React.js, Docker, Terraform, and more.
Served as the GIS subject matter expert for the 11 county Austin District. Responsible for geospatial data management, graphic design, GIS and technology training, web application development and maintenance, transportation planning, and analysis. Python and JavaScript.
Geospatial analysis for the Highway Safety Operations Center using data derived from the TxDOT Crash Records Information System (CRIS). Introduced modern approaches to mapping with interactive maps and applications versus static powerpoint slides and pdfs. Python.
Sole GIS professional in the Surface Mining & Reclamation division responsible for all data management of mine permits and related environmental geospatial data across the state. Developed a geospatial data management plan for the division to achieve a more organized work flow, central data repository, uniform geodatabase schema, and data integrity and interoperability standards. Developed programs, user interfaces, python scripts, and geoprocessing models to meet user needs and expedite work flows. Responsible for new software installation and distribution within the division. Python.
Active duty enlisted soldier doing various work related to intelligence gathering to include: geospatial analysis using primarily ArcGIS for line of sight analysis, slope and terrain analysis, cartographic production, editing and creating vector features and raster surfaces, geo-referencing images, tabular data manipulation, 3D analysis, and graphic design. Deciphered, analyzed, cross-referenced, and disseminated intelligence received from a variety of sources in order to facilitate leadership decision making. Two deployments to Afghanistan totaling ~13 months.
Utilized the ArcGIS suite in combination with Geosoft Montaj software to create high quality gravity and magnetic surfaces and cartographic deliverables for clients in oil and gas exploration. Processed geophysical data collected from both aerial and marine assets for client use in potential fields analyses. Researched new technologies and methodologies to benefit GIS products. Documented internal GIS methods and developments. Created, edited, organized, and optimized geodatabases for delivery to the client. Maintained familiarity with worldwide coordinate systems, projections, and proper spatial data transformations.
Routine GIS duties with ArcGIS including editing, creating, and quality control of geospatial water/waste water infrastructure features within an enterprise versioned environment. Performed database entries into large legacy excel files for import into ArcSDE.