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Saint Louis, Missouri

T-Kartor USA specializes in providing innovative geospatial solutions, leveraging our expertise in cartography, GIS, and programming to deliver impactful solutions across various industries. From spatial data analytics to tailored geospatial platforms, we empower municipalities and the defense industry with cutting-edge technologies that enhance decision-making and drive operational efficiency.Spearhead the development of effective, measurable business strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term objectives to drive the company's growth and long-term profitability.Provide strategic direction and oversight of all operations and business activities, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategy and mission.Effectively communicate complex GIS concepts in understandable language, leveraging deep GIS expertise and business acumen to shape projects from inception to contract signing.Make well-researched investment decisions to advance business goals and enhance profitability.Foster trusting, mutually beneficial relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, driving business growth and success.Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company's legality and ethical standards.Review financial and non-financial reports, analyzing risks and problematic situations to devise comprehensive solutions and drive continuous improvement.Maintain a deep understanding of market trends and industry dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.Utilize in-depth knowledge of Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) acquisition processes to successfully to effectively manage proposals and secure contracts, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards across various government agencies.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Managed projects crucial to supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) evolving mission requirements, providing direct support for NGA contracts.Leveraged extensive expertise in project specifications, data schemas, and sources across NGA's full spectrum of vector, imagery, and terrain products to oversee database management within an enterprise GIS multi-user environment.Developed and implemented consistent, practical workflows for the development and validation of geospatial data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout project lifecycles.Collaborated with Quality Assurance/Quality Control personnel to establish and maintain a dynamic Quality Management System (QMS) certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards, addressing specific requirements such as MGCP, TLM, and JOGs.Emphasized the importance of metrics in evaluating products and services, integrating metric collection into various stages of workflows to enhance project evaluation, efficiency, and effectiveness.Crafted proposals for innovative GIS products, advocating for the implementation of conceptual ideas such as the "NXTGen" project on Global Geospatial Intelligence (GGI), which utilized open-source GIS data and software for map content aggregation through ETL engines like Safe Software’s FME.Effectively communicated with stakeholders regarding resource allocation, personnel issues, contract matters, production milestones, financial performance, and risk management, ensuring alignment with project objectives and strategic plans.Developed strategic plans for enhancing products and technology segments, focusing on core competencies and modifying project, configuration, communication, and risk plans accordingly to drive project success and business growth.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

The Board of Trustees for the Saint Louis Science Center plays a critical role in providing governance, strategic direction, and oversight to ensure the organization fulfills its mission.

Greater St. Louis Area

Directed day-to-day operations and geospatial production activities, ensuring seamless execution of projects in accordance with established timelines and quality standards.Provided comprehensive oversight on all aspects of project planning, execution, and deliverables, collaborating closely with Operations and Project Managers to identify resource requirements and optimize workflows for imagery analysis and geospatial projects.Acted as the primary liaison between the production team and Operations Manager, effectively communicating resource needs, scheduling, and project plans to ensure optimal resource allocation and alignment with production objectives in geospatial and imagery analysis.Spearheaded efforts to ensure the production team consistently met project goals, requirements, and deadlines, leveraging expertise as the Subject Matter Expert for the Geospatial and Imagery Analysis Team.Implemented and maintained up-to-date processes and quality procedures for the portfolio of geospatial products and services, conducting regular reviews, development, and communication to enhance operational efficiency and deliver superior results.Proactively evaluated customer feedback and identified corrective actions to address non-conformities, developing and implementing processes to mitigate future issues and optimize client satisfaction in geospatial and imagery analysis projects.Established a robust performance metric process to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of all geospatial and imagery analysis products and services, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall performance and customer satisfaction.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed multiple projects as part of the Global Geospatial Intelligence (GGI) program, a decade-long contract providing GEOINT services to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).Oversaw daily operations of project teams, ensuring efficient implementation of processes and procedures encompassing GIS, cartography, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and advanced imagery analysis techniques.Facilitated effective communication with project stakeholders, coordinating commitments with internal staff and external suppliers to achieve project goals and milestones, with a particular focus on optimizing imagery analysis workflows.Developed and tracked project budgets throughout their life cycles, providing comprehensive financial reports and assessing project schedule health for program management, with a keen eye on resources dedicated to imagery analysis tools and personnel.Led proposal efforts in collaboration with program management, contracts, and supplier management, contributing to successful project acquisitions and expansions, emphasizing the critical role of imagery analysis capabilities in meeting client requirements.Demonstrated expertise in project specifications, data schemas, and sources for a wide range of NGA vector, imagery, and terrain products, ensuring adherence to rigorous standards in imagery analysis methodologies.Played a key role in the development and testing of tools aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of imagery analysis processes, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to extract actionable intelligence from geospatial imagery data.Acquired a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management from Villanova University, further enhancing project management skills and expertise, with a focus on applying best practices in imagery analysis project management.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Managed production operations for FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) within the ArcGIS environment, ensuring adherence to industry-leading standards of safety and quality upheld by Dewberry's team of recognized industry experts.Collaborated with a diverse team of geospatial, mapping, and surveying professionals to create, analyze, and build tools aimed at assisting clients in achieving their objectives and overcoming challenges in the state and local, federal, and commercial markets.Utilized data analytics to provide clients with comprehensive maps, location information, and insights, reflecting Dewberry's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions.Played a pivotal role in mapping statistical modeled flood zones and providing technical support to water resource engineers, ensuring the graphical and technical accuracy of DFIRMs in alignment with Dewberry's rigorous quality standards.Assumed additional responsibilities as the local IT Administrator and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), demonstrating versatility and proficiency in managing information technology infrastructure and ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Served as Vice President and Project Director overseeing geospatial projects and services, responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and client liaison services.Directed the implementation of project-specific training programs and ensured the availability and functionality of necessary equipment and software licensing agreements before project initiation, ensuring seamless project execution.Successfully managed multiple projects designated as crises by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) post-9/11, demonstrating crisis management skills and adaptability in high-pressure situations.Mentored and trained a team during the transition from collecting GIS data in 2D/Mono imagery to the 3D/Stereo imagery environment, facilitating skill development and ensuring the team's readiness for evolving project requirements.Led strategic initiatives to streamline processes, optimize project workflows, and enhance overall project efficiency, resulting in improved project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Acted as the Production Team Lead and Geospatial Analyst for Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) projects under the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Program, managing production efforts, scheduling, and geospatial analysis tasks.Spearheaded the conversion of Arc Info data to Vector Product Format (VPF) in collaboration with GIS Specialists, ensuring data accuracy and integrity throughout the process.Played a pivotal role as one of three technicians selected to pioneer the company's inaugural digital stereo environment for the preliminary Foundation Feature Data (FFD) projects, showcasing adaptability and expertise in emerging geospatial technologies.

Master Certificate, Project Management

Information System Security