Amy Macpherson, Gisp Email & Phone Number

Fairbanks, Ak

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Performs conversion of engineering work to GIS data, ensuring precision, accuracy and completeness of new mapping. Oversees and maintains integrity and uniformity of data. Oversees third party vendor activities for accuracy and standards compliance. Provides support and training for GIS users and assists with installation and upgrades of GIS software.

Fairbanks, Ak

As part of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program, I assisted tsunami researchers by developing and updating integrated topographic and bathymetric digital elevation models. This work involved sourcing and manipulating a wide variety of data sets in order to create a seamless model with the highest resolution and best data available. Knowledge of Alaska data resources, tidal datums and advanced geospatial processing techniques were key to the success of this effort. I published the details and results of this work through the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys.Also completed a project which sought to determine pedestrian evacuation times from tsunami hazard zones. I traveled to several small coastal communities to gather data and interview local leaders and community members about current evacuation plans. I used the USGS Pedestrian Evacuation Tool for ArcMap to generate maps depicting time to safety. I also assisted researchers and outreach efforts at the Alaska Earthquake Center (AEC) by providing general GIS and cartographic services, and creating maps and figures for presentations and publications. As the AEC GIS Specialist, I provided expertise on Geospatial software selection, use and maintenance, as well as sourcing geospatial data and manipulating it to suit the needs of the individual project.

Taught an online geography course. Guided students through eight weeks of lessons and materials. Graded homework assignments and developed relevant discussion topics for each week.

Singapore

As a GIS Analyst for the Earth Observatory of Singapore, I filled the role of GIS subject matter expert. I assisted the research staff with geospatial tasks including but not limited to; GIS and Digital Image Processing software selection and training, data acquisition, geospatial analysis techniques and cartographic needs. For example, I created movie files showing volcanic flows over time, generated elevation surfaces from field survey data and produced maps for publication and outreach. I also developed a workflow for researchers in remote field locations to review their daily data collection efforts, as well as previously collected data. This solved the issue of not being able to access ESRI licenses remotely and improved the planning process for site surveying.I also worked very closely with the Education and Outreach Group, assisting with data sourcing and curriculum development focused on GIS in the undergraduate classroom. A separate project to implement ArcGIS Online as a learning tool was tested at a local secondary school, during which I provided data, software training and feedback based on preliminary tests gauging the success of the pilot project.Some of the other tasks and duties associated with this position were: maintenance and administration of the ESRI and ENVI site licenses as well as the EOS ArcGIS Online account, making presentations to the public and attending events to promote ongoing research at EOS, and organizing and digitizing the vast library of paper maps held by the research group. Working with very little supervision, I was able to enhance the GIS capabilities of the institute and contribute to a wide variety of projects and publications in progress

• Led effort to find, analyze and acquire new data sources within the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region in order to expand NAVTEQ map coverage• Established contact and developed and nurtured business relationships with various government entities and local map/data providers in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Fiji• Provided support to the Global Expansion team for map expansion projects in Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Vietnam; sourcing and creating GIS databases in order to identify gaps in coverage and to assess the quality of the data• Performed research to create and maintain detailed Country and Data dossiers for APAC countries• Worked with other departments within NAVTEQ (Legal, Business Affairs) to purchase quality datasets to expand the NAVTEQ map• Led meetings between various departments within NAVTEQ (GISDIG, Project Management, Data Spec) to integrate new sources into the database

Lexington, Kentucky

As the Senior GIS Analyst, I worked on a variety of GIS and Remote Sensing projects, working closely with clients to fulfill their needs as well as collaborating with other PhotoScience offices and departments to provide guidance for projects and ensure smooth transitions between a variety of data types.Project Examples:Tennessee River Inland Electronic Navigational Charts (IENC)- produced IENC map products for the Corps of Engineers using 7Cs software for several large regional waterways- created metadata using Corpsmet and created SDSFIE (Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment)compliant dataGeorgetown-Scott County Mapping Project- converted CAD data (Microstation Design Files) into Personal Geodatabases using ArcGIS and FME software- provided quality control for planimetric datasets; creating and correcting topology, establishing correct attributionRJ Corman Railroad Mapping Project- collected and converted hard copy rail data including Rail Valuation Maps (Valmaps) and crossing information- organized and planned GPS collection of railroad mileposts, signs, culverts and crossings via a third party surveying group- managed GIS technicians in the digitization of rail features from aerial imagery- experience gained in project planning, budgeting and management; as well as database design and implementationNorthern KY Area Planning Commission Map Update Project- a two county map update which involved the maintenance of current data and attribution and the implementation of a plan to acquire updated information from new aerial imagery- project focused highly on attribute retention and the topological correctness of the final dataset• General Tasks:Review and report on Request for Proposal (RFP) documents from a GIS perspective.Directed the activities of two-three other GIS analysts.Set project schedules, created workflows, and organized large amounts of data.

Provided quality control work for several statewide GIS projects including the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet GPS Road Centerline Project and the Kentucky State Police E-911 Road Addressing Project. Collected and corrected GPS centerline data for an eight county region. Researched natural hazards in the Kentucky Purchase Area and conducted local and regional meetings with public officials and concerned citizens to discuss and develop mitigation projects. Provided mapping support to the Purchase ADD staff for a variety of grants and projects. Supervised intern work on a variety of GIS projects.

Msc, Geography, Gis, Remote Sensing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography