Michael Bowser, MGIS, GISP

Experience

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  Institute for Mine Mapping, Archival Procedures and Safety

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  GIS Technician

  • Analyze and record geographic and attribute data from historical mining maps• Preserve Historical maps and documents through digital scanning or imaging• Utilizing historical map metadata, georegister map scans to earths surface with ArcGIS• Digitize underground mines and associated attribute data using ArcGIS Editor functionality

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  Carnegie Museum of Natural History

  May 2012 - Jul 2013

  GIS Technician

  • Manage a research project to map tornado damage within the nature reserve• Develop methods to estimate amount of carbon lost from in tree blow downs• Create comprehensive standard operating procedures for tornado damage research project• Produce high quality trail maps for visitors, employees, and researchers of the property• Create customized ArcGIS geodatabases for nature reserve research projects

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  Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2013

  GIS Technician

  • Construct GIS techniques to be used for mapping municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities• GIS mapping and data development to support numerous sewer system models• Work with survey team to capture data to complete system maps

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  Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI), a Davey Tree Company

  Oct 2013 - now

  Manager – Technology