Nate Rogers

Nate Rogers

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Cartographic Design and Standards Technical Leader at Colorado Department of Transportation

  • Education

    • University of Montana

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Science (M.S.) Geographic Information Science and Cartography 3.73

      Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors with M.S in Geography with a focus in Cartography/GIS Received $750 Harold W. Bockemuehl Scholarship for Outstanding Cartography Student at The University of Montana Member UM Geography Club Member Gamma Theta Upsilon National Geography Honor Society

    • Eastern Washington University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Geographic Information Science and Cartography 3.6

      Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude President of EWU Geography Club Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Graduated Cum laude from EWU with a GPA of 3.6 with a B.A. in Geography with a focus in Cartography/GIS. Minor in Anthropology.Received $20,000 scholarship from Clifford and Irmajean Moe Scholarship Fund through Columbia Basin Foundation in Ephrata, WA.Received $1,000 scholarship from the Paul Lauzier Foundation in Ephrata, WA.Member of EWU geography club 2007-2009, president of club 2008-2009. Responsibilities include organizing club activities including weekly bake… Show more Graduated Cum laude from EWU with a GPA of 3.6 with a B.A. in Geography with a focus in Cartography/GIS. Minor in Anthropology.Received $20,000 scholarship from Clifford and Irmajean Moe Scholarship Fund through Columbia Basin Foundation in Ephrata, WA.Received $1,000 scholarship from the Paul Lauzier Foundation in Ephrata, WA.Member of EWU geography club 2007-2009, president of club 2008-2009. Responsibilities include organizing club activities including weekly bake sale, monthly dinners, club meetings, and other various club related duties.Member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society for college freshman who obtain a 3.5 or higher GPA their first year at the university. Show less

  • Experience

    • Government of Grant County, Washington

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2010
      GIS Intern

      Hired for summer and winter breaks from University.Management and creation of property line boundaries in GIS environment.Assist staff, public, and various agencies with map/data inquiries.Assist in creation of GIS network for Sheriff's Department.

    • Missoula County Community and Planning Services

      Aug 2010 - Sept 2016
      Senior GIS Specialist

      Creation and maintenance of GIS data including but not limited to: Natural Resources Human Impacts Physical Traits Public Works (Sewer, Roads, Snow Plows, etc) Spatial AnalysisCreation of maps required for projectsCreation and analysis of spatial studies conducted by the CountyAssist co-workers with GIS related questionsManager of the Missoula County PLACE online mapAssist in all map related projects including for public outreach Show less

    • University of Montana

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
      Assistant GIS Laboratory Administrator

      Led instruction in the University’s GIS Lab.Assist students with their GIS lab projects.Create lab projects.Grade student lab papers and reports.

    • MyGeography

      Nov 2015 - now
      Owner

      MyGeography is your source to display the pride you have for your geographic boundaries, whether if its national, state, local, or even your neighborhood!Why settle for boring when you can display the pride you have showing off your geographic boundaries? At MyGeography, it is our desire to show off where we are from or we like to go in new and exciting ways that will stand out from all the other generic products out there.We have the ability to create various products from stationary to gashing and for a wide range of geographies. Contact us today with an idea or request of your geographic pride! Show less

    • Express Employment Professionals

      May 2017 - Jul 2018
      GIS Editor - Roads and Highways

      Create and maintain geographic and tabular information supporting CDOT’s Linear Referencing System.Management of roadway networks in a Linear Reference System.Develop and analyze GIS data sets for use in the Colorado’s Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) reporting.Use of ESRI’s Road and Highways Tool.Communicate with several local jurisdictions in the collection and sharing of GIS data.Manage database in SQL Server and Access.Assist public and various agencies in GIS data/map requests. Show less

    • Colorado Department of Transportation

      Jul 2018 - now

      Manage software development projects that design, build, maintain, and enhance new and existing applications such as ArcGIS Dashboards and StoryMaps by adding capabilities, fixing defects, and presenting demonstrations and training classes.Provide consultative guidance and design, create, interpret, integrate, and maintain spatial and tabular databases used to support planning, project development, and other CDOT activities.Build and maintain GIS web services including map, feature, geoprocessing, and image services on ArcGIS Server/Enterprise.Perform data analysis to assist CDOT staff and management in making informed decisions for project development, transportation planning, and other business processes.Management of Real Time Data through ArcGIS GeoEvent Server and ArcGIS Velocity.Deliver maps and reports in various formats for formal documents, presentations, and web applications.Creation of State of Colorado’s Official Highway and Tourism Map. Show less The Senior GIS Specialist is instrumental in furthering a sophisticated web presence and enterprise services for GIS coordination and fostering enterprise GIS data stewardship and support of state agencies. The Senior GIS Specialist supports the management of enterprise geographic data and the services necessary to provide access to those data. This position is expected to initiate and produce GIS work quickly and independently and to contribute leadership and innovative solutions to GIS projects and application of GIS to state business areas. Responsibilities include:- Lead maintenance and development of GIS web and other applications to support the GIS Coordination and Development Program's public and internal web presence. - Contribute to guidance on development technologies that should be pursued and supported by the GIS Department in the short and long term.- Maintain map and feature services based on ArcGIS Server or open source software. The services will support GIS web applications as well as discovery and access to state enterprise GIS data.- Assist with maintenance and support of GIS servers, GIS server software and GIS web services on OIT GIS infrastructure.- Contribute to leadership of office in working with other OIT teams (e.g., server team, network team), anticipating needs for collaboration with these teams and taking initiative to reach out to them.- Mentor other team members in GIS applications, services and potential developments.- Being confronted with varying issues and needs that come up periodically and determine how best to address these needs and how to prioritize them among other tasks as well as who among the GIS team will be most appropriate to address them. Show less

      • Cartographic Design and Standards Technical Leader

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Senior Geographic Information System Specialist

        Jul 2018 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nate Rogers
      Member of Gamma Theta Upsilon Gamma Theta Upsilon May 2010 Gamma Theta Upsilon is an international honor society in geography. Members of GTU have met academic requirements and share a background and interest in geography.
    • Awarded to Nate Rogers
      Member of Phi Eta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma May 2005 Any first-year undergraduate student with a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of a full curricular period is eligible for membership, once joined, membership is for life.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • English Language Instructor

      Issued by Denver Public Library on Aug 2023
      Denver Public LibraryAssociated with Nate Rogers
    • Mentor

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on Mar 2012
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaAssociated with Nate Rogers
    • Migrant Shelter Assistant

      Issued by City and County of Denver on Dec 2022
      City and County of DenverAssociated with Nate Rogers