John Royce

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Senior GIS Programmer and Analyst @ Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
Wasilla, AK, US
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Wasilla, Alaska, United States, United States
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About John Royce

A thought leader focused on acquiring and deploying actionable location analytics that can add demonstratable ROI for Business Intelligence (BI) utilizing Location Intelligence (LI) systems and processes—experienced in leading teams of 2-14 individuals to accomplish organizational goals. An innovator focused on results-oriented processes that include testing, experimentation, and establishing best practices and procedures to achieve lasting productivity. A veteran of 30 years of experience leading Utility GIS/Engineering Record Documentation teams and improvement projects. Coupled with 29 years of experience with Railbelt CAD/GIS projects focused on identifying, creating, and making/improving the information available to boards, managers, and field crews. A personable connector of people and solutions through awareness of tasks and a question-based process to identify solutions that encourage and validate each team member. I believe engaging people through stories, shared experiences, and, importantly, listening to individuals provides the key to understanding what motivates individuals and diverse groups to work together. These helpful keys enable overcoming differences and offer an opportunity to achieve together. Specialties: Identification of Project Requirements, Experienced in Non-Fiction and Technical Writing and Evaluating RFP’s through Team Interaction and Communication, Skilled at Implementation of Related-Project Tasks in the Face of Reluctant and even Hostile Team Members, Experience in IBEW Contract Interpretation and Negotiation, Skilled in Trouble-Shooting Techniques, Versed in ESRI-based GIS systems and Online solutions, including ArcGIS, ArcFM and NISC’s iVUE-based MapWise, ArcGIS Online.

John Royce's Current Company Details
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.

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Senior GIS Programmer and Analyst
Wasilla, AK, US
Website:
mea.coop
Employees:
162
John Royce Work Experience Details
  • Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
    Senior Gis Programmer And Analyst
    Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
    Wasilla, Ak, Us
  • Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
    Senior Gis Programmer / Analyst
    Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. Jun 2014 - Present
    Palmer, Alaska
    Continuously improving processes, identifying project requirements, and implementing creative solutions for enhancing MEA's NISC-based electrical network and routinely consulting with four engineers, fourteen distribution design team members, and the management team. Oversee data quality of ongoing construction of transmission, substations, and distribution in GIS to provide opportunities for improved maintenance and data-driven decision-making through the creation of a GIS schema that ensures the logical classification and utilization of 226 database feature classes and related-object tables; develop associated best practices; evaluate GIS software for compatibility with requested project task and MEA's GIS data collection processes. Facilitate the rapid deployment of ArcGIS Online, improved NISC web apps, and AppSuite Applications.Operating in a leading and supporting role within MEA's Engineering Document Management processes through persuasion and Total Quality Management techniques and active Process Flow Charting as analysis to improve existing processes. Providing expertise and vision on the utilization of eQuorum's ImageSite software. Developing methods and best practices for MEA's document management teams. Utilizing experience working across all levels of management and offering subject matter excellence and leadership to eliminate or bridge communication gaps between Generation, Power Deliver, and Operations Divisions to enable the growth of MEA's drawing database to manage CAD, PDF, and Visio drawings. Key Contributions:* Champion of GIS-driven business case decision-making as a business norm rather than simply mapping software.* Wrote the initial version of the CAD Standards and Geospatial Data Standards documents.* Championed and shepherded the reintroduction of engineering document management processes and software (eQuorum); by building internal consensus and encouraging broader participation within the organization.
  • Provident Prosperity Enterprises
    President
    Provident Prosperity Enterprises Nov 2008 - Present
    Wasilla, Alaska
    Working with non-profit organizations and student groups to assist them in learning how to effectively communicate their remarkable messages, through messages and consultations focused on our modern socially-driven digital age. Consulting with individuals and groups about Autism Awareness and effective integration into the individualized student development models, such as Home School options, Schools within Schools agendas, STEAM and Student Leadership & Technical Skills Organizations. Our goal is to give others the tools needed to communicate effectively in a niche. What's more, if we are not the right fit for your organization, we have access to a network of other speakers and trainers who likely will be ideal for your needs.Available Services:One-on-One Executive Coaching for Public SpeakingFull & Half-Day Leadership WorkshopsMotivational Keynote options are also available.These services are provided by a committed Husband, Father, Author, and Motivational Speaker.
  • Chugach Electric Association
    Lead Cad/Gis Operator
    Chugach Electric Association Oct 2008 - Jun 2014
    Anchorage, Alaska Area
    Continuously identified improvement opportunities, outlined requirements, and sought to implement creative solutions for the improvement of Chugach's ArcFM electrical network while leading a team of 5 and routinely consulting with 9 distribution design team members and the management team. Oversaw maintenance and improvement of GIS schema to ensure the logical classification of 171 database feature classes and related-object tables; developed associated best practices; evaluated GIS software for compatibility. Crafted policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Developed and delivered training for CAD, GIS, engineering, and contractors to utilize new tools and procedures. Coordinated GIS solution requirements, consulting with senior management on map requests to visually communicate highly visible project milestones for coordinated meetings with consumers and the Board of Directors. Key Contributions:* Championed the concept of GIS-driven business case decision making as a business norm, rather than simply mapping software.* Researched and wrote the initial version of the Geospatial Data Standards document.* Championed the creation of the Secondary System and Service Point Connection Project (SS&SP GIS Connection Tool); by building internal consensus and encouraging broader participation within the organization. This resulted in 78,000 GIS service points being connected to Chugach’s electrical network.* Provided key visualization insights and analysis for Regulatory Affairs team members in identifying and communicating a complex multi-year service territory realignment that involved untangling the organic growth of two electrical utility service territories.* Operations and Planning teams in the analysis and design phase of an improved assembly unit driven integration to an automated bill of material lists.
  • Chugach Electric Association
    Cad/Gis Operator
    Chugach Electric Association Oct 2004 - Sep 2008
    Anchorage, Alaska Area
    Utilized my documentation skills to develop the department's initial Standard Operating Procedures for ArcGIS and ArcFM editing. Created maps utilizing Chugach's GIS data enable clear communication for the management, executive team, and the Board of Directors. Assisted in the maintenance of Grid Maps and Sectionalizing Maps and work with Chugach personnel to asbuilt field conditions into our ArcSDE database. Trained individuals about GIS data and CAD drawing uses and best practices to improve the quality of Chugach’s GIS and CAD Databases. Worked closely with the Department Manager to review policies and data collection for accuracy and completeness before rolling out new data collection standards. Designed geodatabases and their associated relationships to incorporate new and existing data from internal and external groups and agencies. Wrote SQL expression to provide GIS-based answers to Chugach employees, for analyzing transformers in our ArcSDE database and an externally-linked Access database.Key Contributions:* Researched and wrote the initial version of the CAD Data Standards document.* Developed a Railbelt Generation and Transmission asset dataset in GIS.* Transitioned the Annual Report Back Cover Map from an obsolete CAD-based product to a data-driven GIS-based product.* Designed and created customized CAD and GIS templates optimized for specific projects.* Advocate for continuous improvement of procedure and documentation.* Served as a member of the employee representation team during preliminary contract negotiations.
  • Chugach Electric Association
    Record Document Tech
    Chugach Electric Association Sep 1997 - Sep 2004
    Beluga, Alaska & Anchorage, Alaska Areas
    Identified the key requirements and milestones for modernizing the power plant record documentation at the Beluga Power Plant. Pursued and won the management and union team support required to ensure completion of a documentation project (during the first six-month temporary status in this position). Recruited a small group (on both power plant shifts) of like-minded volunteers at the Beluga Power Plant (a remote location) that assisted in uncovering "drawing caches" deposited throughout the power plant. Shepherded a process to reviewed and updated existing drawings, ensured the acquisition of missing or undocumented redlines for shipment to drafting vendors, and improved the “documents out of control” process at the Beluga Power Plant. Prepared and maintained detailed documentation accounting for transmittal drawings. Interacted with power plant shift to update AutoCAD drawings of in-house Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation drafting redline projects quickly and accurately. Trained Engineering, I & C and Relay team members to use AutoCAD to expand work capabilities and increase team productivity across all three departments (mine included). Key Contributions:• Identified and located over 2,000 missing database-related drawings.• Created a cross-reference link between Power Plant drawings and material maintenance codes.• Improved searchable data quality of ten fields for more than 22,000-drawings recorded in the FoxPro-based database enabling the transition to a modern EDM system (AMM-Meridian), resulting in an estimated $70,000 per year time savings for all shifts at the Beluga Power Plant.
  • Chugach Electric Association
    Meter Reader
    Chugach Electric Association Jun 1995 - Aug 1997
    Anchorage, Alaska Area
    Completed assigned meter routes and service orders. Assisted Chugach’s consumers in the field one-on-one, on a daily basis, by facilitating clear dialog and revenue collection. Acquired first-hand field knowledge of Chugach's distribution system, which served to improve project and practical realities when building Chugach's Secondary Electrical Network in GIS.
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
    Seasonal Draftsman
    Matanuska Telephone Association May 1992 - Dec 1992
    Palmer, Alaska
    I completed requested drafting projects, service orders, and related engineering documentation.Key Contribution:* Researched and created a 12'x8' wall-sized hazard map using Hybrid-Drafting Techniques for the Matsu Valley and Eagle River area.
  • Matanuska Telephone Association
    Student Draftsman
    Matanuska Telephone Association Mar 1990 - May 1992
    Palmer, Alaska
    Ensured the completion of requested drafting projects, service orders, and related paperwork.

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