Robert Potter Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co

Greater Denver Area

Implementation of software solutions and geospatial data, provide analytics for governments and companies. Oversee full implementation cycle: requirements gathering, proof of concept, implementation plan, testing, deployment, analysis, training, and follow-up. • Led multiple Geospatial Hosting site projects for various countries and states; allowing government employees to securely gain access to spatial data. - Led cross-functional teams through different phases of implementation.- Oversaw the implementation of hardware, software, data and security; the migration of current data from one GIS system to another and integration of new data created by Intermap.- Collaborated with QA on all testing requirements and sprints. Led the deployment of the solution; worked on-site and remotely during the deployment cycle.- Developed training documentation in multiple languages and provided on-site and online training. • Developed migration and performance enhancement strategy for FEMA Flood Analysis project; full migration of FEMA Geospatial Data into Microsoft SQL Server Spatial Database. Improved analysis performance; reducing overall FEMA data set from 56 GB to 13 GB.• Provided competitive analysis on geospatial web services for Broadband and Telecommunication industry; sales teams currently working with potential new clients to provide data for best location of cell and microwave towers.• Collaborated with product development, marketing, sales, and clients to create a web based GIS system, GeoPro, providing geospatial data across web services (WMS, WFS, WCS, WMTS).• Developed a successful training program for employees and clients through Moodle; open source, web-based tool deployed through the Azure cloud. Able to track and manage all classes, modules, and workshops, provide certificates of completion for users.• Utilize data visualization to present spatial analysis data to all levels of client organizations, technical and non-technical audiences.

Greater Denver Area

Comprehensive Technical Consulting for national/global companies including IT solutions development, systems administration, database development, analysis, and migration, requirements gathering, proposals and proof of concept, ROI analysis, and technical support and training. • Developed in-house mobile/web application providing remote mapping solutions for City of N. Las Vegas incl. system requirements analysis, converting 100K+ data pieces to digital, and extensive staff training.• Achieved >85% reduction in data retrieval times, reduced operational costs by >$60K per year, and enhanced system security by centralizing and automating City’s data catalog into web-based solution.• Saved millions for EUR Systems consulting on U.S. market viability of fiber tracing utility developed by Brazilian Partner Co. incl. onsite product assessment, cost analysis, and securing Fortune 500 test clients.• Developed web-based Enterprise Business System in Oracle that automated outputs of service area determination data for Charter Communications with more than 6.8M customers in 29 states.• Reduced critical data retrieval times by up to 90% by analyzing enterprise usage of large data sets (10+ TBs), developing cost effective networking solutions, and overseeing implementation processes with client.• Automated time-consuming data extraction, conversion, and integration process by linking SQL, Access, MySQL databases to CAD/GIS systems and collaborating with programmers for solutions development.• Decreased solutions implementation costs by 70% and increased system security as technical project manager for development of classified web-based facilities mgmt. system for San Francisco Int’l Airport incl. requirements gathering, overseeing workflow, employee training, testing, and QA.• Lead custom technical training for 200-300 clients (HTML, IIS, ColdFusion, Dreamweaver, Windows OS, SQL Server, AutoCAD, Mapguide, Windows, etc.), utilizing web applications to conduct remotely.

Greater Denver Area

Provided comprehensive IT analysis and troubleshooting to improve data systems, UI, CRM tools, and staff issues, developing targeted technical solutions to assist in driving new business. Led technical support for global commercial and government clients searching for Satellite, Aerial, DEM and Vector Data sources provided by DigitalGlobe, USGS and other data sources.• Integrated new mobile plugin incl. testing, client education, and developing technical sales materials for internal teams that secured new corporate partnerships and boosted sales by 35% in first three months.• Solved client data accuracy and tracking issues by integrating Salesforce.com with antiquated SQL-based CRM system, helping to identify 40-60% in new revenue opportunities and reduce sales cycle time by 25%.• Integrated Salesforce.com with Google Maps to provide geographical tracking of customer data and reporting to sales team and management to generate sales growth and increased market opportunities.• Oversaw selection and companywide integration of new CRM system that improved sales management including requirements gathering, proof of concept, ROI, implementation and testing, and training.

Greater Denver Area

Built Autodesk division as product expert, overseeing mobile solutions development, technical support, and staff training for geospatial market reseller incl. sales/market analysis, strategy & planning. Developed client base with global companies in Oil & Gas, Telecom, Utilities, etc. to sell enterprise mobile applications and mapping solutions. • Led companywide adoption of Mobile Solution including analyzing features, data integration, modeling/testing, and ROI/cost analysis, generating over $125K in revenue in first six months while reducing implementation costs by average of $20K.• Managed technical development project integrating Mobile GPS data with Autodesk product incl. technical requirements, proof of concept, planning, data conversion, testing, and managing client and vendor relationships with solutions estimated to generate $5M+ in potential revenue in first year.• Earned status as regional leader in tech support, achieving 40% reduction in support time & costs in first year by developing effective strategies and product education that cut staff training times by >60%.

Greater Denver Area

Technical management for development projects and application engineering incl. requirements gathering, systems integration, issue tracking/resolution, product education and user training, and sales team support.• Led implementation and testing of software solutions, completing project at $75K under budget and generating $3M+ in revenue in only six months by selling solution to new clients.

San Francisco Bay Area

As an Application Engineer I helped develop, coordinate, and present seminars, workshops, and tradeshows for Autodesk and the dealers channel. Provided dealers with the needed presentation and technical skill building on AutoCAD Map, Land Development Desktop, Civil 3D, and MapGuide. Provided Autodesk sales staff with pre-sales support and mentoring on GIS technical issues. Worked with clients in developing proof of concepts using Autodesk Expertise.• GIS/Civil Expertise-Vast knowledge/expertise of the GIS/Civil market space as it relates to government,commercial, utility, and telecommunication industries.• MapGuide User Groups- The first to establish & facilitate MapGuide User groups throughout the Western US which included Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, and Arizona.• Management/Leadership Skills – Coordinated all workflow for the GIS Workgroups for both GIS and Internet products. Managed all product issues. Chaired weekly meetings and provided management reports. A member of the MapGuide Core Team, which responsibilities included designing, developing, selling, training, and supporting Mapguide products.• Channel Development-Worked closely with over 30 Autodesk resellers in the Western US to help build there channel by providing them the necessary technical training, support, marketing and sales necessities needed to grow there customer base and provide these customers with the best training customization and support possible.