SUMMARY

• High level of proficiency in ESRI software products, such as ArcGIS suit 10.x desktop, ArcGIS online, analysis tools, extensions (spatial analyst, 3D analyst, Arcscan, and Network Analyst), Model Builder, Geo - referencing, Geocoding and Arcpy scripting tools.
• Leading Knowledge of cartography, geography, projections, datum, and coordinate systems.
• Ability to compile, input, edit, and maintain of geographic information data from a variety of sources, including field observations, existing maps, census, aerial photographs, and satellite imageries for developing GIS databases.
• Detailed-oriented and ability to analyze, interpret, and discover the logical relationships between raster and vector geospatial data within ArcGIS or other platforms that integrate with ArcGIS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic designs used for presenting productions in an effective way, such as maps, tables, charts, diagrams, layouts, and related graphics for reports, narratives, summaries, metadata, and other documentations.
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing the GIS data, and controlling its quality to confirm accuracy and adherence to corporate standards and validation rules.
• Ability to pay close attention to details of the methods used for accomplishment of activities, if evaluation indicates that the processes can be simplified, then possible solutions are implemented using information at hand.
• Able to design and develop tools to increase map production throughout automated processes, using Python, and VBA programming.
• Remarkable knowledge on LiDAR point cloud processing, analysis, and validation; gained by ESRI LiDAR online education, comprehensive literature studies, and dissertation accomplishment.
• Leading knowledge on satellite and aerial images orientation, processing, analysis, and spatial data production.
• Critical and analytical thinking abilities to understand spatial problems and find innovative solutions, and technical capabilities to implement them.
• Familiarity with computer aided design software such as AutoCAD, Microstation for map production.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple teams and business units.
• Able to work on complex and less-routine projects under limited supervision with strong time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Specialized in Geographic Information System (GIS) fundamentals, concepts, practices, and procedures and training other less-experienced coworkers in respective area of expertise.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming language: Python, and VBA.

Geospatial Technologies: ArcGIS for geo-referencing, data capturing, geo-processing and scripting. AutoCAD and Micro Station for map production and data integration.

Remote Sensing/Environmental software: Erdas Imagine, PCI-Geomatica, Inpho, ENVI, and Barista for raster data processing and analysis.

Productivity Software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, and Freehand.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GIS Analyst

Confidential, Denton, TX

Responsibilities:

• Experience using ArcGIS parcel dialogue box to create and edit the geometry and attribute of parcels collected by cadastral survey and assess their accuracy.
• Experience in using ESRI personal, file, and SDE geodatabases throughout practical projects.
• Working knowledge/experience with ArcGIS feature creation, such as creating vector feature templates, including point, polygon, and geodetic features to develop a database, and querying tools.
• Experience in using vector-based software programs, such as AutoCAD and Microstation for map production, and data integration from various sources.
• Expertise in data transformation between different projections, data creation, attribution and annotation, data organization and management.
• Experience in integrating models including, data gathering, and conversion to modeling, and reporting in ArcGIS.
• Experience in documenting technical processes, specifications and standards.
• Teaching various courses, including ArcGIS, geology, and remote sensing to colleagues and students with great expression power, and professional theoretical, and practical knowledge.
• Comprehensive experience in LiDAR point cloud processing, analysis and spatial data production such as Digital Terrain Model (DTM), Digital Surface Model (DSM), Canopy Height Model (CHM), slope, and aspect maps.
• Experience in designing and developing ArcGIS toolboxes to automate the repetitive processes, using Python, and VBA programming; for instance develop and design toolboxes to discriminate tree crown canopies using LiDAR point cloud.
• Comprehensive experience and leading knowledge of satellite and aerial images processing, analysis, and spatial data production, including DTM, DSM, ortho-rectified images and land use, land cover maps.
• Assisted with ortho photo mosaic production from UltraCam digital aerial images.
• Supervision of DSM extraction from UltraCam digital aerial images and accuracy assessment.
• Comprehensive study of capability of GeoEye-1 satellite images for updating 1:2000 scale topographic maps.
• Leadership role of Land cover map production by MODIS images for ISCGM (International Steering Committee for Global Mapping).
• Feasibility study of DSM production from 1:2000 topographic maps, methodology, accuracy assessment, and developed guideline.
• Membership role of orthorectification of High Resolution Geometry (HRG) SPOT5 images.
• Leadership role of Orthorectification project of IKONOS satellite images.
• Leadership role of Digital Elevation Model (DEM) production using 25000 topographic maps.
• Experience in designing, programming and utilizing database systems, including SQL programming and MSAccess.
• Expertise in the use of productivity software such as: Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop and Freehand.
• Experience in statistical analysis of census data and spatial data using SPSS and ArcGIS software.