As a Geospatial Content Management specialist at Defence Australia, I apply my cartography and web mapping skills to create and manage spatial data and information products for various defence projects and operations. I have over 20 years of experience in the geospatial field, working with different software, platforms, and clients across the public and private sectors.My core competencies include data analysis, project planning, problem solving, and team collaboration. I enjoy finding innovative and efficient solutions to complex spatial problems and delivering high-quality cartographic and web-based products that meet the needs and expectations of my stakeholders. My mission is to leverage my geospatial expertise and passion to support the defence objectives and outcomes of Australia.
Defence Australia
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Technical Documentation SpecialistDefence AustraliaAustralia -
Technical Documentation SpecialistDefence Australia Aug 2024 - Present -
Geospatial Content ManagementDefence Australia May 2023 - Aug 2024Australia -
Geospatial EngineerDefence Australia Apr 2022 - May 2023AustraliaGIS business support.Software and solutions advice. -
Freelance Cartographer, Web Mapper And InnovatorCarto Diem Jan 2018 - Aug 2024AustraliaAnalyse client requirements and provide custom cartographic and information products and web applications to a range of clients including,Custom field data collection apps (ESRI)Custom mapping products ( Land tenure, landcover, topography, watersheds)Land tenure analysis (Native title act 1993 categorisation and analysis)Indigenous mapping (spatial and aspatial points and areas of interest, and anthropological overlay mapping)Portal for ArcGIS, Web application Developer, Collector for ArcGIS, ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, PowerBI, Google Earth, Office 365.
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Owner/Operations ManagerLittle Red Truck Handyman Services Jul 2020 - Dec 2021Townsville, Queensland, AustraliaProvide small scale construction and repair services to residential clients.Provide quality project management services and effective post-sales support
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Assistant Director - Digital ServicesGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Mar 2018 - Jul 2020Townsville, AustraliaManage and contribute to geospatial production, visualisation, data management access and delivery systems, including client support.Lead and Manage high performing content management system teams, including Geospatial Services, Software development solutions and Information management services by leadership and demonstration of professional practice.Sharepoint site administrator, Geographic Information System site administrator, Geospatial content owner and information policy approver.Sharepoint 2013, Portal for ArcGIS, Web application Developer, ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, PowerBI, Google Earth.Project: CoreGIS. Implement and operate ArcGIS Enterprise site including integration and publishing into broader government information systems. -
Director Geospatial ServicesNational Native Title Tribunal Nov 2013 - Mar 2018Brisbane, AustraliaProvide vision, expertise and leadership to the Tribunal as the Principal Geospatial Scientist through high-level advice on policy and practices in the area of timely, effective native title and related outcomes.Lead multi-disciplinary high performing teams of specialists in application development, information management, search and retrieval services, analytics and cartographic production supporting internal and external clients.Guide, mentor and develop individual, team and organisational capabilities through consistent training continuums and maintaining industry-relevant skills.Project: Transition extant MapInfo/GeoServer capabilities in production, analysis, and visualisation to ESRI ArcGISProject: Native Title Vision web application development. Federal Court interactive tenure comparison viewer for native title applicants and respondents -
Assistant Director - Defence Spatial Standards OfficeDefence Australia Nov 2009 - Nov 2013Canberra, AustraliaLead and drive interoperability by:Providing advice to Defence projects and systems on suitable business architectures for the use of imagery and geospatial information.Defence representative to Standards Australia, Open Geospatial Consortium and multinational defence Geographic Information Working Group.Design technical standards and specifications including: Motion Imagery minimum metadata standards.Defence Geographic metadata profile (As/NZS ISO 19115 profile).Defence integrated littoral environment product specification.Transitioning standards registry to an online service portal to support integrated systems engineering.Sharepoint 2007. -
Geographic Information Systems Manager And AnalystDepartment Of Defence Jan 2009 - Nov 2009Canberra, AustraliaDesign and build tailored geospatial products and services for Defence customers, through the use of ESRI, ERDAS and other tools. -
Geographic Information Systems Operations Manager And TrainerDepartment Of Defence Of Australia Jan 2008 - Dec 2008Sydney, AustraliaPlan and manage operational training budget and oversee maintenance and repair of technical equipment.Develop the next generation of analysts by developing learning packages and teaching technical subjects including cartographic principles, data modelling, mathematics and automation of analysis.Project: Increase operational relevancy and utility of training systems by proposing and project managing Geomatic Training Network upgrade to include Theatre Geospatial Database (TGD) capabilities (Received Award) -
Geographic Information Systems Quality Assurance ManagerDepartment Of Defence Of Australia Jan 2006 - Dec 2007Brisbane, AustraliaContinually improve and evolve technical practices by establishing a technical coordination team for the management of the continual improvement program.Increase knowledge and skills development by integrating improvements into the technician's formal training plan.Undertake postgraduate studies, including:Paper - Impact of Brisbane airport expansion on residential and commercial property values - spatial analysis.Paper - Systems approach to the development of improved topographic mapping specifications for military operations. -
Geographic Information Systems Operations ManagerDepartment Of Defence Of Australia Jun 2005 - Dec 2005Brisbane, AustraliaCoordinate the deployment of GIS support teams, including aerial sensor missions, to onshore and offshore locations.Drive effective use of resources by developing and monitoring the forward work plan, including budgeting and task allocation. -
Geographic Information Systems CoordinatorDepartment Of Defence Of Australia Jan 2003 - Jun 2005Sydney, AustraliaCreate a safer national security environment by developing GIS products and designing associated practices in support of National Security events in consultation with State and Federal authorities.Make our systems better by integrating stakeholder input into the design of deployable capability for field GIS teams.Keep our knowledge secure by managing our master databases and products repository for operational teams.ArcMap, ArcView,, Sharepoint. -
Geographic Information Systems Manager And Analyst,Department Of Defence Of Australia Dec 1998 - Dec 2002Perth, AustraliaKeep our customers supported by managing a group of teams responsible for providing GIS support to Australia and overseas locations.Tasks included:Use of remote sensing software for landcover and terrain categorisationPreparation of custom cartographic and analytical materials and datasets for mission planning and conduct.Mentoring of team skills and development of professional practicesDeliver projects for tactical advantage including :Designing, building, delivering and supporting Interim Long Range Patrol Vehicle Navigation and Situational Awareness System and end-user operated Remote Map Update System.Acquiring and implementing multinational interoperable Command and Decision Support System. -
Geographic Information Systems AnalystDepartment Of Defence Of Australia Jan 1996 - Dec 1998Brisbane, AustraliaProduce geospatial products and services for Defence customers, including terrain analysis, custom cartographic and series mapping products.ArcMap, ERDAS Imagine, Google Earth. -
Cartographic Technician And PhotogrammetristDepartment Of Defence Of Australia Oct 1992 - Dec 1995Adelaide, AustraliaInform our region by participating in the National Mapping and International mapping support programs for high-quality specification mapping.Operate GPS instruments for providing Horizontal and Vertical survey control for aerial photography.Capture detailed mapping information from stereo photography, and prepare cartographic working filesApply knowledge of the natural environment to field check and ground truth cartographic detail, including vegetation and the littoral environment.Microstation, B8 Stereoplotter, Texas Instruments TI 4100. T2 Theodolite. -
ArmyDepartment Of Defence Mar 1986 - Oct 1992Sydney, AustraliaReconnaissance Patrol Commander, Heavy Weapons Specialist, Communications Specialist, Paratrooper -
Farm HandSelf-Employed Jan 1983 - Mar 1986Western Australia, AustraliaKeep our property viable by undertaking general farm duties, stock feeding and management, and grain machinery operations.
Mark M. Education Details
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Graduate Diploma In Geographic Information Systems -
School Of Military EngineeringAdvanced Diploma Of Geomatic Engineering -
School Of Military EngineeringCertificate Iv In Training And Assessment -
School Of Military Survey, Australian ArmyAssociate Diploma Of Cartography -
School Of Infantry, Australian ArmyDiploma Of Business (Frontline Management) -
Collie Senior High SchoolHigh School Diploma
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Mark M. works for Defence Australia
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Mark M.'s current role is Technical Documentation Specialist.
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Mark M. attended Qut (Queensland University Of Technology), School Of Military Engineering, School Of Military Engineering, School Of Military Survey, Australian Army, School Of Infantry, Australian Army, Collie Senior High School.
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