Responsible for the Information Technology footprint at Pearce, ensuring a right-fit alignment with Executive stakeholders. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of organizational information systems, software applications, information security and IT operations. Overseeing IT plans, schedules, policies, and programs, leading technology planning, and driving the implementation of development best practices throughout the organization. Manages the IT Department budget, analyzes IT needs, performs project management tasks, and builds vendor relationships.Mentors and coaches staff to optimize work outcomes and ensure a true work/life balance.

Oversees several technical teams covering a variety of work areas including GIS, Innovation, Data Systems, Desktop Support, and General IT Services. Promoting GIS to be central among all of our software systems.

Lead the Innovation and GIS efforts for the Atlanta DOT and Department of Public Works.

Direct the GIS Sections for the Renew Atlanta Bond/TSPLOST Program and the Department of Public Works. My Teams provide cutting-edge geospatial solutions for better decision making in daily operations and infrastructure rehabilitation.Integral members of Atlanta's smart city initiatives ensuring connectivity within our network and the overall systems view of our IoT and ITS footprint. Providing GIS support for the City's Fiber Optic infrastructure.Renew Atlanta Bond / TSPLOST Program support of infrastructure projects including complete streets projects, sidewalks, parks, buildings, bridges, and curb ramps to allow Atlanta to catch up on aging infrastructure issues and meet federal guidelines for ADA compliance.

Guide the IT footprint for Architecture, Engineering, and GIS implementations for the Atlanta Airport.Modernize the AutoDesk and ESRI environments by virtualizing servers and upgrading desktops to support latest software releases.Infuse mapping solutions into business processes.

Spatial Database Administration supporting customers with requirements gathering, training, and data support.ArcSDE / Oracle 10g-12c Administrator managing multiple geodatabases in support of the Software Development Life-cycle (SDLC) and over 100 desktop users.Captures system requirements, build-out server architecture, and backup/restore processes.

Supervises a team of 5 GIS Technicians to provide database and mapping support to the $3.9 B Clean Water Atlanta Initiative, a comprehensive, multi-program initiative to improve water quality in Atlanta through capital construction programs and enhanced operation of the City's drinking and wastewater systems.Managing updates of ArcSDE/Oracle, the City's Enterprise asset management solution, with new asset information, providing quality assurance/quality control processes, and supporting subsequent cartographic output. Assisting in the deployment and maintenance of ArcIMS and ArcGIS Server applications.

An effective indicator of an organization’s health is its commitment to develop employees who have demonstrated the ability to serve at higher levels of leadership. The Rising Stars Executive Development Program, which began in the fall of 2007, is an intense development experience that prepares employees with leadership potential to move up to the next level. Gain in-depth knowledge about the challenges and issues facing city governmentExperience new levels of self-awareness and opportunities for changeDevelop new relationships and contacts within city governmentPrepare for leadership opportunities within and outside city governmentDiscover new strategies for leading and influencing others

Supervises 2 technical engineers in mapping support for a majority of projectsManages GIS data library Oversees and coordinates surveying efforts Projects include: DeKalb County Stormwater Utility and corresponding feeFulton County Water Distribution System mappingEisenhower Parkway Extension: Environmental Impact Statement for the NEPA processDogwood Farms Development: Development plans, permitting, and Construction ManagementDeep Creek Development: Development plans, permitting, and Construction ManagementFun World Palace and Resort: Development plans, permitting, and Construction Management

Support the GIS group in the Metropolitan Atlanta 10-county streets update.

Teach groups of 30 students the lab section of the Weather & Climate course for the Department of Geography.