Bob Strachan Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas Area

Manage data projects involving the implementation of GIS technology, implementing GIS policy, standards, and technical procedures. Manage GIS export process for Outage Management System and other engineering analysis and planning software.Responsible for overall data integrity and data maintenance of ArcGIS and ArcFM Designer software.

San Antonio, TX

Support Structure’s Distribution Automation team in collecting, processing and documenting device point data settings for upcoming client Volt/Var Management benchmark study.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Define, document and maintain evolving GIS Data Governance initiatives for use across all corporate business groups. Provide support to consistently manage business rules and pipeline data standards to comply with federal audit and reporting regulations.Support Integrity Management team by integrating pipeline anomaly data reports into GIS. Compare and.

Supported OG&E Smart Grid team using ABB SCADA/DMS tools to create and maintain substation schematics and DA faceplate graphics and software configurations.Served on OG&E field audit support team to perform complex import, process and upload of GIS distribution facilities from field audit vendor. Ten month project performed off-shift to eliminate posting.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Supported CPS Energy PM2010 team in all QA/QC facets of the CPS OMS/GIS roll out. Observed and documented map editing processes; compared existing practices against industry standards, and offered recommendations for process improvements.Served as a subject matter specialist in utility GIS QA/QC applications. Interviewed key staff members to compile a.

• Assist in the implementation of Pape-Dawson ESRI GIS Arc Server product to run enterprise software, create user unlimited data accessibility company-wide and allow for desktop publishing of current engineering projects.
• Use ArcInfo, ArcView and other supplemental ESRI extensions tools to research, analyze and compile geographic and tabular data. Compile feasibility reports, 3D surface models, and create flood plain surface models.
• Utilize ArcView to update information as necessary; design, develop and create databases, maps, briefs, studies for project team. Assist in drafting and updating platting records and preparation of construction plans.
• Use ArcInfo to perform GIS analysis for zoning inquiries, impact analysis, city limits mapping, addressing, and property information management.

• Maintained continuous alignment of project scope with business objectives, made recommendations to modify and enhance project effectiveness toward strategic goals.
• Defined, initiated and managed project schedule and overall performance, while working to ensure ultimate success and acceptance by the client.
• Managed team efforts in the development and support of GIS deliverables and database applications.
• Oversaw the progress of projects while providing assistance in project’s technical support development efforts.
• Served as the liaison between client and management team to ensure fulfillment of all contractual requirements.
• Provide GIS technical direction for proposal development and project delivery.