Chris Slinko, Gisp Email & Phone Number

United States

Specify, operate, maintain, and plan all GIS resources for the Town including GIS server, GIS-integrated computers, and peripheral equipment. Execute analytical projects, application development, data capture, conversions, and systems implementations. Research evaluate, recommend, and implement technical and workflow solutions to remain current with technological advances in GIS. Maintain security and compliance of GIS systems and applications software. Perform quality control of all data including spatial alignment, attribute checks, and topology validations. Train Town staff in the effective operation of systems and equipment.

Developed, maintained, and managed consistent, accurate, and easily accessible cartographic data layers and geodatabases. Maintained GIS computer software and license updates. Conducted HCA determination using GIS. Created and edited parcel data, created road profiles, certified L-Plats, and edited CAD drawings. Assisted entire staff with general GIS support, searching for geospatial data, and creating KMZs. Optimized trucking routes using ArcGIS to identify and avoid areas with load restrictions.

Manufactures electronic navigation charts and systems for marine coastal areas; Develop, maintain and manage consistent, accurate and easily accessible cartographic data layers and geodatabases. Supervise staff members to execute daily GIS projects and automate routine tasks. Write SOP's and SOW's for new projects and monitor quality and timelines. Maintain GIS computer software and license updates; create MS Access Databases to organize workflow. Took 2 online courses to learn how to use LIDAR to create bathymetry for coastal waters. Produce weekly progress reports for upper management.Create and find unique GIS data for recreational map creation in hand-held GPS plotters, recently digitized the San Juan River along with a corresponding one-mile buffer zone out to seaMA OFFICE OF COASTAL ZONE MGMT / MA GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM; Mission is to balance the impact of human activity with the protection of coastal and marine resourcesCoastal GIS SpecialistMapped publically-owned open coastal space for each town in Massachusetts. Surveyed and collected attribute data for identified parcels using a digital camera and GPS GeoExplorer III. Created a virtual field data base. Created maps for the extension of the Coast Guide to South of Boston. Completed Coastal Public Access online viewer http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/czm_access_locator. Worked with MassGIS to develop an online mapper using ArcIMS to display data extracted from Oracle database. Advertised viewer through a series of public speaking engagementsUsed Spatial Analyst to accurately predict the effectiveness of eel grass restoration efforts on the Annisquam River. Developed a method for entering water clarity and temperature data acquired from an outside source and troubleshot problems that arose from the modeling software to produce results

Boston, Ma

Mapped publically-owned open coastal space for each town in Massachusetts. Surveyed and collected attribute data for identified parcels using a digital camera and GPS GeoExplorer III. Created a virtual field data base. Created maps for the extension of the Coast Guide to South of Boston. • Completed Coastal Public Access online viewer http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/czm_access_locator. Worked with MassGIS to develop an online mapper using ArcIMS to display data extracted from Oracle database. Advertised viewer through a series of public speaking engagements• Used Spatial Analyst to accurately predict the effectiveness of eel grass restoration efforts on the Annisquam River. Developed a method for entering water clarity and temperature data acquired from an outside source and troubleshot problems that arose from the modeling software to produce results

Environmental advocacy and educational organization that protects, preserves and improves Narragansett Bay

Performed Remote Sensing Land Cover Change Analysis for the National Park Service Northeast Temperate Network Land Cover Change Analysis using unsupervised and supervised classification for parks from Maine to Pennsylvania including the Appalachian Trail. Used Kodak digital camera with a GPS attached, Trimble GeoExplorer III and Trimble ProXR GPS for ground truthing and ERDAS for change detection.

Used ArcView 3.3 to create maps to show locations of Watershed Action Alliance members and areas of concern for the organization. Maps were displayed on http://watershedaction.org/maps.html; Highly-regarded environmental testing laboratory; acquired by Spectrum Analytical in 2007Data Reporting Supervisor/CLP Metals SpecialistSupervised and trained employees to generate data packs using EPA CLP inorganic metals protocols ILM 4.1, SW6010, E200.7, and SW846; audited to ensure the final project was EPA compliant. Prioritized, coordinated, and scheduled work with the metals lab; resolved and troubleshot software malfunctions; created EDD's for clients. Developed Standard Operating Procedures and provided effective customer service. Scanned and paginated data packs, tracked data for client distribution. Logged in samples and unloaded sample coolers.

State agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, waste recycling and cleanup, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resourcesInternship with Wetlands, Taunton River BasinCreated GIS maps using ArcView for MASS Transit Authority, trained to use GPS Trimble. Updated, created, and expanded database records for Canoe River GIS Project at UMASS Dartmouth. Reviewed Notices of Intent to build near wetlands.

Masters, Gis And Remote Sensing

Certificate, Geographical Information Systems

Relevant courses: Spatial Analysis, GIS Training Class with Town of Falmouth, AutoCAD 14, Visual Basic 6.0 Certificate in Coastal Zone.

Bachelors Of Science, Animal Sciences

Activities and Societies: Co-editor of Stockbridge School of Agriculture year book, Animal Science, Club.

Master, Environmental Science And Management

Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Specialization Relevant courses: Terrestrial Remote Sensing, Marine Remote Sensing and Bio Optics, GIS.