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Modernize the GIS platform from several standalone ArcGIS Server (10.4.1) to ArcGIS Enterprise, Image Server, and Workflow Manager Server (11.3)Migrated the Enterprise Geodatabase from Traditional Version to Branch Versioning, which resulted in simplifying the Geodatabase platform.Implemented Workflow Manager Server to keep the editing process repeatable, with easy-to-follow steps for editing branch version data sets.Created ETL scripts using Python and Safe Software FME Form and Flow.Developed the County's GIS governance plan for managing self-service GIS within the ArcGIS Enterprise Platform.

Pinellas County

Manage the County’s GIS Applications / Development Team. Administer the project pipeline/backlog for the GIS Applications / Development Team with the GIS Manager.Work with county departments and business units to learn their business and help them utilize GIS where there is a benefit to them.Designed and implemented the County GIS server infrastructure, this consists of 29 servers through Production (16 Servers) / Test-Staging (9 Servers)/ Development (4 Servers) environments Manage the county’s Enterprise SDE environment on Oracle’s 11g database, Maintains an Edit and “Read-only” geodatabases.Developed various GIS web applications using Esri’s JavaScript API and template applications.Utilize Esri COTS applications to quickly deploy applications. By using this approach, we were able to cut down on the time it took to deploy applications to days vs. weeks/months doing real custom developmentManage and Co-Administer Pinellas County’s ArcGIS Online for Organizations subscription.Co-Administer Pinellas County’s Open Data Portal

Designed and implemented complex, multi-server enterprise-level GIS solutions utilizing ESRI’s suite of GIS SoftwareInstall / configure / setup security for Microsoft SQL Server.Install / configure ESRI ArcGIS Server.Worked with clients to understand their daily workflows, proposed where applicable GIS technology to help maximize productivity, efficiency, and data integrity.Worked on a team to help design a new software product on the ArcGIS for Mobile platform called Mobile Disaster Response tool for emergency management.Program custom tools for clients to streamline their work processes.Worked on a team that wrote a GIS course for the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.Was a guest professor at the University of Alaska and taught the GIS class that we created in rule Alaska.Worked on multiple projects for multiple clients at one time, had to perform monthly on-site visits, project planning, and implementation, re-engineering of processes, and prioritization of projects.Prepared and gave presentations of software, project status, and proposed projects to clients, elected officials, internal software developers, management and at user conferences.

Design, Develop, and Scope GIS projects from conception to completion.Lead Software Developer for Sign Asset Management System (SAMS) for the Colorado Department of Transportation District 4, utilized GIS and Microsoft Access to create a uniquely blended software application to inventory, maintain and repair the street signs for the State.Software Developer UASI (Urban Area Security Initiative) for the Orlando, Florida 6 county Developer on the Waterway Asses Management System (WAMS) for the Florida Fish and regional area. This was a custom Microsoft Excel workbook with auto calculations based on user inputs that were integrated to work with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop as the GUI to run the calculations.Wildlife department. This was a web application that allowed for consultants to log in to the system and perform asset assessments and work orders for the department.Migrated code from VB 6.0 to VB.Net .net 3.0Programmed many custom data parsers that would take the raw data from format X to format Y.Provided general programming and GIS support for internal departments.Designed and implemented various field data collection application using ArcPad and VBS to meet the needs of the project.Worked on multiple projects for multiple clients at one time, had to perform monthly on-site visits, project planning, and implementation, re-engineering of processes, and prioritization of projects.Prepared and gave presentations of software, project status, and proposed projects to clients, elected officials, internal software developers, management and at user conferences.

Designed, implemented, and managed the development of the City enterprise GIS program.Managed the annual GIS budget and made sure the program stayed on track, on time, and within budget.Worked with sounding municipalities to formulate a data sharing agreement amongst the data exchange partners.Installed and managed all of the Cities GIS software; ArcIMS, ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcPadManaged all GIS/city staff and contractors while they worked on City GIS projects. Prepared map graphics as requested for meetings and public requests.Managed staff and contractors while they worked on City GIS projects.Designed and implemented a custom tool set based on PHP/JavaScript for the Cities internet web portal utilizing ArcIMS

Design, Develop, and Scope GIS projects from conception to completion.Software designer and developer for the Blue Springs, MO Nuisance application. This application was to help track Nuisance complaints from the public for the Code Enforcement department. This was taking ArcGIS into the field and then synchronizing multiple users back in the office to a Microsoft Access database.Developed various tools in ArcGIS to allow clients to perform their work duties to maximize productivity, efficiency, and data integrity.Provided general programming and GIS support for internal departments.Worked on multiple projects for multiple clients at one time, had to perform monthly on-site visits, project planning, and implementation, re-engineering of processes, and prioritization of projects.Prepared and gave presentations of software, project status, and proposed projects to clients, elected officials, internal software developers, management and at user conferences.Taught various GIS Classes for customers and at user conferences.

Migrated the city to an enterprise-wide GIS system using ArcSDE on Microsoft SQL Server.Designed the workflow process for updating and maintaining the cities GIS base map data layers; Parcels, Street Centerlines, and Addresses.Programed various tools in ArcGIS to allow me to perform my work duties more efficiently.Installed and configured ArcIMS for the Cities public web portalCreated two custom ArcIMS websites for the city’s public web portal; General data viewer and a historic cemetery entered lookup.Prepared map graphics as requested for meetings and public requests.

Created and maintained GIS data in multiple environments using both ESRI and MicroStation software.Installed, setup, and configured GIS, CAD and other related GIS software on city computers as requested by staff members.Handled public requests for hard copy maps and digital data.Prepared map graphics as required for meetings.Provided training to city staff on custom GIS applications developed by the GIS team.

Managed and performed a complete parkway width field data collection inventory project.Created complex GIS maps for the cities tree inventory that showed all of the city-owned trees and what work requests that needed to be completed on each tree.Created and mapped a GIS database for Right-of-way deeds from old paper maps and legal descriptions.Created tools in ArcView 3.x to allow the Street Department to view GIS data quickly to help them with their day to day workEvaluated the computer needs for the Street Department and assisted in the purchasing of new equipment and installation of the new equipment. Maintained the GIS software on the Street Departments computers.