Shawn White

Experience

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  Georgia ForestWatch

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

  Forest Ecologist

  As the staff scientist for a non-profit conservation organization my responsibilities were many and varied. The organization's area of interest was the Chattahoochee/Oconee National Forest. My primary responsibilities could be broken down into three different categories. First, official responses to US Forest Service scoping notices. As a scientist I was responsible for verifying effectiveness and consequences of proposed Forest Service actions. Next, I was heavily involved in developing a set of projects collaboratively with the Forest Service personnel that would avoid controversy and get some much needed work prepared for implementation once funding could be secured. Finally, I was responsible for coordinating the District Leader Program, which is composed of volunteers and served as ForestWatch's eyes on the ground. My responsibilities included training of volunteers in ecological and forestry concepts, map production and analysis, Forest Plan interpretation, and field visits for proposed projects. All aspects of this job called on my training as a landscape ecologist and my GIS training. Show less

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  US Army

  Jul 2007 - now

  Responsible for maintaining spatial and tabular data concerning military operations map layers for Fort Riley. Provide support for the Garrison Review and Feedback of Sustainable Range Program (SRP) spatial data. Meet data calls required by SRP, IMCOM, and the Army Mapper. Review and edit 14 Common Installation Picture (CIP) data layers, topology, and attributes to meet Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) as directed by the SRP, Fort A.P. Hill. Make edits and corrections to current spatial data layers of responsibility within 10 days of notification from the SME. Provide GIS service to garrison working groups, units, reserves, national guard and contractors conducting training or construction on the installation. Construct regional, special, and installation area maps of requested spatial data for training or other specific customer requirements. Support local working groups with maps for spatial analysis of training areas on & off post, force protection, safety, and environmental issues. Provide requested maps within ten days or required deadline date.Actively involved in SRP GIS UWG for integration of spatial data to support Army trainers, soldiers, and garrison directorates in saving time and money in management decisions. This involves developing procedures and standards for GIS personnel Army wide. Meet required qualifications to perform Information Assurance & Security Officers tasks and responsibilities. Complete required formal training in Comp-Tia and pass certification exam by the end of 3rd quarter FY15. Troubleshoot and repair software and hardware issues reported by users. Update non-compliant computers identified by the Network Enterprise Center (NEC) that have Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA). Identify machines for replacement and maintain architecture spreadsheet for information systems equipment. Show less Serves as the data manager and database administrator (DBA) for the geographic information system (GIS) data. Coordinates with the GIS manager and the Directorate of Information Management to acquire appropriate server space for GIS software and data. Develops the file structure and data location on the acquired server space for GIS software and data. Determines schema of databases for new data, applying SDSFIE standards as much as possible. Manages software and user licenses. Loads client software on personal computers and insures user connectivity. Manages user accounts and passwords. Troubleshoots problems with GIS software on server and GIS client software on personal computers. Develops spatial and non-spatial databases for customers inside and outside of the directorate of Public Works. Works with requestor to clarify scope, determine data requirements and desired output content and format. Applies knowledge of existing datasets to determine what current data can be used and what data needs to be developed. Researches other sources within and outside of the federal government to find data that the project might require. Customizes new data sets where data does not exist. Develops custom applications and interfaces. Develops and manages a GIS training program for the directorate. Creates and conducts instruction on a wide variety of GIS topics with varying levels of complexity.Assimilates new data into the directorate data holdings by digitizing/scanning existing drawings, photography and maps, and uses GPS technology to create new features. Determines attribution scheme of GIS data. Reviews data from outside sources such as contractors before adding it to the data holdings. Edits current data holdings as modifications are identified and errors are discovered. Takes the lead in acquiring new data such as orthos, contours, LIDAR, etc. Member of the Fort Riley Crisis Action Team (CAT). Show less Prepares maps and other spatial data reports from established data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Maps and reports are used to develop and implement environmental and safety management plans, prepare compliance reports, coordinate installation actions with regulatory agencies, accomplish military training missions, perform master planning functions, perform facility maintenance functions and answer data calls to higher headquarters. Products prepared include town plans, forestry maps, geological maps, photographic maps, contour maps, facility site maps and infrastructure maps. Maps and reports are plotted or sent electronically as needed.Employee develops complex GIS projects involving existing and non-existing data. Assists requestors in defining product requirements for the project. Works with requestor to determine and clarify scope of project and the desired output content and format. Applies knowledge of existing datasets to determine what current data can be used and what data needs to be developed to meet the customer's requirements. Researches other sources within and outside the federal government to find data that the project might require. Customizes new datasets to meet requirements where data does not exist. Works with the requestor to determine and develop schema of the data that will be required on a recurring basis. Develops custom applications and interfaces, often connecting to data sources outside of the GIS database, to allow users to capture and use data that will be required on a recurring basis. Final products are provided to the requestor electronically or in hard copy as required. Serves as the backup or alternate ArcSDE Database Manager when the primary Database Manager is unavailable. This responsibility includes database management of ArcSDE services running on the DOIM managed SQLServer Database, as well as basic geodatabase and pc troubleshooting. Show less

  • SRP GIS Coordinator

    Oct 2014 - now

  • GIS Data Administrator

    Nov 2008 - Oct 2014

  • Cartographic Technician

    Jul 2007 - Nov 2008
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  Barton Community College

  Feb 2016 - May 2019

  GIS Instructor

  I currently teach the GIS for Emergency Management course.

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  Kestrel Drone and Mapping Solutions

  May 2017 - now

  We are a fully licensed and insured drone and mapping services company with over 20 years of experience in the mapping industry. We have been in the UAV (drone) business for over 2 years, and we have started Kestrel as a means to bring our services to you.

  • Owner

    Feb 2020 - now

  • CEO/Co-Owner

    May 2017 - Feb 2020