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Tampa, Florida, Us

-Update and maintain natural gas assets within the TECO Peoples Gas GIS database and system of record-Look at and resolve issues or discrepancies with digital and paper data, discussing and resolving with operations and engineering teams-Run queries based on internal and external requests from other company departments and outside entities, providing requested data and information in easy to understand formats-Assist with projects company-wide, using GIS tools and services in order to provide data, solutions, and information, making an impact all across the company, showing the power of GIS and supplying invaluable support across all business areas-Troubleshoot and assist in providing solutions to CRB and work and asset management programs-Help innovate systems of record to make communication and synchronization between GIS systems and other software programs as efficient and streamlined as possible-Improve and sustain ArcGIS server online maps and services for company and contractor use

-Support various government contracts under United States Department of Defense, such as the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and Army Geospatial Center-Train other team members on new workflows and tasks to get them up to speed and put them in a position to complete tasks up to expectation and before deadline, checking in and answering questions to ease their learning curve, both virtually and in person-Perform and receive quality control analysis to guarantee product is produced in top shape, at or above required standards, fixing any mistakes and eliminating repeat error-Work with data of all types, including transportation, hydrographic, vertical obstructions, culture, structures and built up areas, airfields, elevation, and vegetation-Conflate multiple layers of datasets with differing strengths and weaknesses into one, superior set of data that can then be used most effortlessly for analysis-Perform high level photo interpretation of satellite imagery such as DigitalGlobe and Google Earth, using that information to extract and digitize vector data to match the latest imagery as detailed and accurately as possible in a timely manner without sacrificing quality, as well as determine attribution and metadata to and above required standards-Conduct and run various processes and tools to make sure vector data is cleaned and enriched to standard, and there are no errors or disruptions that could cause hangups-Communicate and collaborate with clients and coworkers to ensure delivery schedule and all requirements are met to a standard where follow up work is given and longstanding relationships are grown, receiving and taking into account feedback in order to improve

Orlando, Florida, Us

-Offsite position at Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems, supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, creating and improving terrain database simulations used for training of military pilots-Analyzed and edited satellite imagery using processes such as blending, orthorectification, and georeferencing -Performed digitizing and editing for vectors and rasters of various sources: water, trees, roads, etc.-Processed, conflated, and improved elevation data (DTED, DSM, DTM, LIDAR)-Edited and used Python scripts, finding ways to improve workflows, automation, and efficiency -Took geographic data, elevation data, and 3D models, integrating them into final database forms passed along to a test team and being combined with hardware for pilot usage

Falls Church, Va, Us

-Performed advanced imagery intelligence for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) using the ESRI ArcGIS suite to detail multiple regions on a world map database-Conflated, enriched, extracted, converted, and attributed metadata for large datasets-Integrated transportation, vegetation, hydrographic, and utility layers into digital imagery-Assisted developing data structures, performing analyses, and troubleshooting processes

St Louis, Mo, Us

-Refined data entry to ensure impeccable record keeping after a review of data archiving practices.-Built queries matching doctors and clinics to mapped family and specialty practices across 24 states.-Applied geographic and organizational applications to reduce log and search errors.

-Drove to various locations near cellular towers and performed simple call tests to verify E911 test signals were working properly.

Columbia, Mo, Us

-Performed geospatial imagery interpretation. -Digitized points and building footprints. -Assembled regional planning commission data for the Missouri Broadband Stimulus Structures Project geodatabase.-Properly attributed structures data created based on Homeland Security and Missouri BroadbandNow project protocols.-Reviewed and edited data received from the Regional Planning Commissions.-Performed Quality Analysis and Quality Control.

-Sat in on meetings and took notes-Organized meetings and open houses-Ran errands and performed various tasks in an office environment with a small, upstart engineering company attempting to develop a more efficient way to harvest wind-Learned valuable information about how the office environment operates and how business is done on a day-to-day basis