Nelson Ahrens, Gisp Email & Phone Number

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, United States

• Responsibilities:Note: many of the three- and four-letter abbreviations below are airport designators (e.g. DFW, ATL, PHL).
• Produces and maintains geographic data and graphics for airport-related GIS projects.
• Performs complex data conversions from AutoCAD to GIS using FME.
• Performs complex spatial analyses (e.g. Predictive Modeling)
• Provide detailed documentation and training for client deliverables (e.g. FME conversion for PAE).
• Airfield asset creation such as signs, lighting, runways, taxiways, and buildings (done for MCI, and MKC)

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Create and maintain features in Mecklenburg County’s street centerline database
• Created ArcGIS Online web application to track status of subdivision development
• Coordinate centerline changes with all data stakeholders (i.e. Police, Fire, Medic, and CDOT).
• Troubleshoot orphan addresses and overlapping address ranges
• QC with ESRI’s Data Reviewer extension
• Convert CAD from preliminary plan drawings into centerline and parcel features in GIS

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

• Unload trucks and load airplane containers
• Directly load 757
• Provide escort
• Facilitate airplane fueling

York, SC

• Assisted the GIS Administrator in the creation and maintenance of GIS web pages used by county employees and the public. Involved in many aspects of GIS automation, GIS/IT maintenance, and map creation. General.
• Web development as well as customization of Geocortex Essentials (third party GIS web software - COTS)
• Created the 'Easy Search' ASP.Net web application – the county’s main portal to GIS searches and applications (from Fall 2009 to Spring 2015)
• Created and maintained targeted, ArcGIS Server websites for county employees to maintain their data
• Provide customer support to county employees and the public with regards to use of GIS web pages
• SSRS report creation and maintenance for CityWorks. Reports include inspection reports for Environmental Compliance, Engineering - Water division, Engineering - Transportation division,

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Managed the workflow analysis and system design team for the proposed enterprise GIS system

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• GIS MANAGEMENT:
• Created and maintained the GIS database
• Install, configure and maintain ArcIMS, ArcGIS Server, and ArcMap
• Created and maintained GIS data of existing and proposed infrastructure including cadastral, airfield pavement, buildings, roads, wetlands, security fence and doors, intermodal development, and zoning
• Represent the Airport to other city departments, for public hearings, and the FAA GIS Web Pages and Web Development:Enterprise GIS web applications created and customized using ArcIMS, and ArcGIS Server
• Terminal Wireless System

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Produced complete residential working drawings
• Coordinated CAD (AutoCAD) drawings with architects, engineers, field superintendents, and vendors
• Optimized CAD system by writing LISP routines, batch files, and abbreviated commands.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Engineering Experience:
• Designed facade wall anchors and masonry lintels requiring application of A.I.S.C. steel formulas (A.S.D./L.R.F.D.), A.C.I. formulas for concrete strength, and product test results
• Calculated formulas in S.I. and imperial units
• Represented company to clients and testing consultantsCAD Skills:
• Purchased, configured, implemented, and maintained CAD system hardware and software
• Produced manufacturing drawings, conceptual drawings, sales brochures, technical instructions, and a Q.A. manual

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Geographic Information Science And Cartography

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Information Technology