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Oakland, Ca, Us

Oakland, Ca, Us

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Provide system architecture oversight, process development and mentorship to junior employees. Function as a SME for GIS systems of record, natural gas utility infrastructure, and SAP.

San Francisco Bay Area

I manage and execute on a portfolio of projects and initiatives that meet various needs for the Gas Transmission and Distribution organizations. I provide data and analysis for compliance reports, and of course... I also make maps.

San Francisco Bay Area

Individual Contributor on GIS Special Projects team.Extensively use; ArcGIS, Python, Access, SAP, Excel , SQL, engineering drawings and documents, (as-builts, etc), PODS (Pipeline Open Data Standard).I manage a portfolio of projects and initiatives that meet various needs for the Gas Transmission and Distribution organizations. I provide data for compliance reports, and of course... I also make maps.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked on Gas Distribution and Transmission GIS Systems.Updated GIS Maps to reflect work in the field, as well as extensive work reviewing as-built drawings.Updated SAP via various system clean up efforts.

Berkeley, Ca

Utilized demographic and political data to develop spatial tools to assist campaign managers.Responsibilities and Tasks:client interaction, mapping and cartography, GIS analysis, intern management, product developmenthttp://bwmappinggroup.weebly.com/

San Francisco, Ca

Produced utility maps, corrected errors to landcover feature classes.Worked on indoor mapping and CAD conversion to GIS maps.

San Rafael, Ca

•Worked on high-quality Computer Aided Dispatching System (CAD) Data for Emergency-911 Systems. Data used for routing and response.•Designed and implemented methods for increasing the effectiveness of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) tasks and reduced the time spent on those tasks by at least 25%.•Built general and project-specific tools in python (scripts and ArcGIS python toolboxes) to streamline workflows.• Onboarded and trained new interns on protocols, methods and software. Trained current employees in project-specific methods.• Operated under National Emergency Numbers Association(NENA) standards for Accessibility, Interconnection and Security, and NextGen9-1-1 Transition Planning among others• Utilized query layers, Spatial Database Engine (SDE) connections, Versioning for a Multi-User environment.• Used Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio for data organization and standardization, as well as updating and identifying errors in the data. Using CTE’s and Update statements.

San Francisco Bay Area

I worked primarily one-on-one with students in a GIS Lab environment, troubleshooting and explaining GIS concepts as they worked through problems.

Berkeley, Ca

I worked as a Program Analyst on a team funded by the California Energy Commission and headed by John Radke and Greg Biging. The intent of this project was to determine high risk areas for natural gas pipelines in order to facilitate greater risk management within the San Francisco Bay Area and California as a whole. Tasks and Responsibilities:Georectify digital maps and vectorize featuresBuild high resolution Digital Elevation Model for the Bay AreaDeveloping Digital Surface Models and Digital Elevation Models from LiDAR

Student Learning Center

I co-facilitated a Study Strategies seminar supporting continuing and transfer students in their academic ambitions at University California, Berkeley. I mentored students providing advice and strategies on how to manage their life, leisure and academics. I specialized in time and priority management, as well as integrating current technology into study habits in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

University Of California, Berkeley

Organized the undergraduate group of Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative. I oversaw a leadership team of 15+ Undergraduates.

1001 Texas Street, Suite C., Fairfield, Ca 94533

Utilized ArcGIS to create maps and layouts of parcels and their soil types also identified possible portions of land for acquisition. Sorted data, created graphs and diagrams for invasive and native species tracking. Helped manage land easement paperwork and general office work.

San Francisco Bay Area

I organized and presented environmental presentations to High School students teaching them about climate change and sustainable living.

Master Of Science (Ms), Geographic Information Science And Cartography

B.S. Environmental Science, B.S. Environmental Economics And Policy, B.A. Geography

Activities and Societies: Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative

Base Program, Business For The Arts, Sciences And Engineering

Attended an intensive summer program to prepare non-business majors for understanding the fundamental structure of businesses; including.