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Lewiston, Maine, United States

Maine, United States

• Technical lead on data management projects.• Data visualization within various applications including the Esri Suite and Looker Studio.• Creation of data dashboards and other data visualization applications using commercial off the shelf software.• Develop ETL scripts to support data translation and field mapping transformations into databases.• Analyze data sources (databases, services, files) and requirements to design necessary or desired schemas.• Performing root cause analysis for data ingestion and integration issues, as well as application issues.• Requirements gathering from product owners and stakeholders.• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams in a distributed remote workforce, leveraging strong communication skills to facilitate seamless coordination and achieve project milestones.• Modernize data processes and workflows, streamlining map production.• Maintain data management process documentation.

Yarmouth, Maine, United States

• Technical lead for managing and analyzing geographic and tabular data for both the North America and World Data Production Teams.• Acquisition, transformation, processing, analysis, and loading of data into SQL databases includes the use of SQL, python and/or running models.• Assist with updating and/or creation of data for either the North America or World Data Production Teams as requested.• Providing comparison analysis of various versions of data to inform upper level management and other stakeholders decisions.• Publishing data as tile cached web services using scripts in Azure cloud.• Co-administrator of Cartography’s Microsoft Azure virtual servers.• Extracting, transforming and loading (ETL) of data from the back-end databases into end product deliverables for internal and external clients.• Participate in the testing and deployment of new/updated software, databases and servers to ensure no interruption in processes and workflows.• Ensuring project timelines are adhered to through prioritizing tasks.• Creating and updating process documentation.• Assisted with the selection of new junior staff members by participating in the interview process.• Assist with training new staff members in cartography team.

Raleigh, North Carolina

• Project Manager for the seamless parcels project for the State of North Carolina (NC). Tasks include ensuring timely data updates, status tracking and reporting, coordinating payments for cloud hosting platform, and collaboration and communication with local jurisdiction contacts. • Project Manager for the next iteration of the AddressNC project. During my time, this project was in planning phases as it was dependent on data coming out of the Next Generation 911 project.• Participating in a support services role in various aspects of the GIS services portion of the NC statewide Next Generation 911 project. Support provided to local jurisdictions as well as the external GIS contractor and the NC 911 Board. Support also included travel and one-on-one technical support with participating local jurisdictions. • Creation of thorough documentation and level of efforts of all tasks performs on various projects which assist in verbal and written status reports as and when requested. • Created and updated informational webpages built on the Drupal content management framework.• Created content and edited ArcGIS Hub AddressNC site page.• Time management and task charging through QuickBooks for both billable and non-billable tasks.• Providing support as requested to the NC Geographic Information Coordinating Council and the associated committees and work groups. Most notably, led the coordination of the Local Government Committee including planning and hosting quarterly meetings. The also involved coordinating and leading any workgroups formed to meet in between the quarterly meetings. • Collaborated and provided advice to team members as and when requested.• From March 2020, all meetings for any and all above tasks and projects were coordinated and hosted virtually.

Charleston, South Carolina

• Data Development Team Lead and Application Development Task Lead for the Ocean Data and Tools (ODAT) project which drives the data and tools found within MarineCadastre.gov (MC.gov). • Assisted in annual project planning, contributing content to the statement of work response, coordination and collaboration with both NOAA and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) federal project leads, monitored activity progress, coordinated associated status meetings, and responsible for timely submissions of all deliverables pertaining to the Data Development and Application Development tasks.• Initiated data maintenance and update process for version 2 of the MarineCadastre.gov OceanReports tool. Processes and workflows were provided in a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) document.• Data Manager and technical lead for integrating newly developed, existing updated data, and external data in the MC.gov National Viewer, Data Registry, and Map Gallery using MS SQL Server database, Esri ArcSDE, Esri ArcServer REST Web services, and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).• Involved with the OCM Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for application development entailing gathering use cases, business requirements, functional requirements, and lead data steward. Issues and tasks were tracked in JIRA. • Actively work with data providers to either acquire authoritative data or provide guidance on map service publishing and hosting solutions.• Mentored and provided technical support to junior staff members as needed and when requested.• Led and facilitate project meetings pertaining to data and application development involving remote participation conference calls utilizing screen-sharing software.

Charleston, South Carolina

• Data Development Team Lead and Application Development Task Lead for the Ocean Data and Tools (ODAT) project which drives the data and tools found within MarineCadastre.gov (MC.gov). • Assisted in annual project planning, contributing content to the statement of work response, coordination and collaboration with all stakeholders, monitored activity progress, coordinated associated status meetings, and responsible for timely submissions of all deliverables pertaining to the Data Development and Application Development tasks.• Managed task order for external data development contract for version 2 of the MarineCadstre.gov OceanReports application. Involved attending all sprint meetings led by external contractor, giving advice on data research, acquisition, data and metadata development as well as receiving and performing QA/QC of associated deliverables.• Lead Data Steward for the OceanReports application involved curation of data from external contract sources as well as internal MC.gov data curation. • Data Manager and technical lead for integrating newly developed, existing updated data, and external data in the MC.gov National Viewer, Data Registry, and Map Gallery using MS SQL Server database, Esri ArcSDE, Esri ArcServer REST Web services, and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).• Created data development, maintenance, and management workflows documenting processes in SOPs.• Lead a team of junior data stewards ensuring data development tasks are performed following SOPs. Mentored and provided technical support as needed and when requested.• Involved with OCM software development lifecycle (SDLC) for application development entailing gathering use cases, business requirements, functional requirements, and data integration. • Participated in ongoing SDLC process improvement and change management initiatives.• Led and attended virtual and in-person meetings.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Data Development Team Lead for the ODAT project which drives the data and tools found within MC.gov. • Data Manager and technical lead for integrating newly developed, existing updated data, and external data in the MC.gov National Viewer, Data Registry, and Map Gallery using MS SQL Server database, Esri ArcSDE, Esri ArcServer REST Web services, and AGOL.• Led a team of junior data stewards ensuring data development tasks are performed following SOPs. • Created and maintained project SOPs.• Assisted in the data development process.• Perform QA/QC checks on all data developed within the project.• Liaised with data providers to either acquire their authoritative data while providing guidance on map service publishing and hosting solutions.• Led the integration of MC.gov data with the Digital Coast Data Registry.• Administrator of AGOL for Organizations accounts for both the MC.gov National Geoplatform and NOAA Geoplatform accounts. Ensure QA/QC of standards prior to sharing content with public.• Co-administrator of development tier instance of ArcServer. • Liaised with colleagues regarding the communication and promotion of MC.gov, mostly in regards to the technical background of application and dataset features.• Provided input for the statement of work(s) on an annual basis as well as ensure timely submission of data task deliverables.

Cayman Islands

• GIS Production Team Leader for a team of 5.• Mentored, trained, delegated and coordinated work schedules for team members.• Spatial Database Administrator for the National GIS in a versioned environment.• Creator and Project Manager for the Official & Most Excellent Map of the Cayman Islands ensuring production of product on an annual basis from conception of cartographic and layout design, coordination with marketing consultant, assisting in the marketing of adverts, collection of payments, collection of advertisement artwork, design and creation of advertisement artwork when requested, and coordination with print production company.• Acted (as needed) as GIS Production Supervisor duties involved: coordination with in-house Survey and Registry sections, QA/QC of parcel dataset edits, and preparation of monthly statistics for budgetary purposes.• Created ad-hoc maps for in-house and external clients as requested.• Updated website content when requested using HTML source code.• On call customer liaison for the Public Map Counter handling more advanced customer requests, especially digital data. Would also handle the day-to-day map counter duties as needed this entailed customer interaction with the general public, licensed land surveyors, and other government agencies.

Cayman Islands

• Data lead in the migration of entire land parcel data editing process from ArcInfo coverages to the new ArcGIS 9.3.1 versioned SDE environment. • Lead GIS Specialist in assisting the Turks & Caicos Islands Government’s migration from ArcView shapefiles to ArcGIS 9.3.1 SDE.• Creation of new standard map products to help in the production of revenue these include a Cayman Islands Cadastre Map, Caribbean Basin Relief, and the Nations of the Caribbean Map.• For 3 month duration and as needed throughout the year acted as GIS Production Supervisor, duties involved: coordination with in-house Survey and Registry sections, QA/QC of parcel dataset edits, preparation of monthly statistics for budgetary purposes, and general overseeing of staff duties.• Handled the day-to-day map counter duties as needed this entailed client interaction with the general public, licensed land surveyors, and other government agencies.• Created ad-hoc maps for in-house and external clients as requested.

Topsham, Maine

• Daily duties included managing and producing spatial data and maps for a variety of internal and external clients, as well as on-going projects with GIS needs.• Prepared map figures for a variety of mediums including reports, proposals, and presentations.Assisted in the creation, modification, and maintenance of spatial and tabular data while following company standards.• Acquired data from outside sources, creating customized Access databases for clients, developing and utilizing data models for complex spatial analyses, and providing GIS and GPS support throughout the company on an as needed basis.• Performed GPS field work throughout New England on an as needed basis as well as post-processing of data gathered in the field. • To enhance the GIS team’s productivity provided suggestions for more efficient methods, standards, and documentation.

Augusta, Maine

• Performed professional services work within the Transportation Reporting Inventory & Mapping (TRIM) section within the Bureau of Planning.• Provided support for the Bureau’s map production efforts including maintenance, operation, and use of the Department’s information systems. • Other systems support to included: data modification, data enhancement, data maintenance, map creation, metadata creation, testing, technical assistance and end-user support. • Participated in GIS enhancement efforts, administration, support of TIDE (customized ArcView Application for the MaineDOT), and information management and reporting.

Augusta, Maine

• Streamlined entire data collection process which included a 3 year backlog of work. Accomplished 7 years of work in 4 years. • Data collection attained through: the use of GPS technology, field measurements and observations, and liaising with town officials, post-processing, and QA/QC.• Lead GPS and Inventory Field Collection Team within the Bureau of Planning’s TRIM unit. This data collection involved extensive traveling throughout the state of Maine. • Supervised 1 employee every collection season and was involved with hiring process: short-listing, interviews and appointment for driver of field work.• Prior to field collection extensive scheduling was performed.• In the fall of 2004 carried out training with the five MaineDOT regions involving: road asset inventory, explanation of reset nodes, and proper use of distance measuring instrument.

B.A. Geography & Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration In Environmental Planning & Policy, Minor In Biology, 3.38 Out Of 4.0

Environmental Law, Cartography, Gis, Geography Of Wine, 4.0 Out Of 4.0

Attended for the fall semester of 2001 on National Exchange.

Elementary Education, Psychology, Spanish, 3.8 Out Of 4.0

Transferred to University of Maine at Farmington.