Mic Zatorsky

Experience

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  Australian Army

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1992

  Signaller, Artillery Reserve
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  The University of Queensland

  Feb 1992 - Nov 1993

  GIS Tutor, Dept. of Geographical Sciences

  Undergraduate subjects: • Introduction to GIS • Principles of GIS • Applications of GIS Post-graduate subjects: • GIS Operations • Concepts of GIS

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  Queensland Government (Dept. Lands)

  Nov 1993 - Apr 1995

  Acquired and managed spatial datasets supporting a Federal Murray-Darling Basin vegetation mapping project. Managed data included Landsat TM satellite imagery, vegetation density classifications, GPS/DGS data, live motion aerial videography, DCDB, vegetation species data and ground-truthed field observations. Provided GIS and Remote Sensing support. Provided GIS and Remote Sensing support to scientists and climate modellers researching the impact of drought on Queensland agricultural industries.

  • GIS Analyst, Applied Research Unit

    Jul 1994 - Apr 1995

  • GIS Analyst, Drought Research Unit

    Nov 1993 - Jul 1994
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  Queensland Police Service

  Apr 1995 - Jan 2010

  Worked as a business / systems analyst and spatial database administrator on the development of an enterprise, intranet-delivered, crime mapping and analysis application and the address verification system for an ERP-scale record management application. The GIS investment in this project was approximately $2.7 million over four years and the application won the 2008 MapInfo Meridian Award for organisational impact. Performed business analysis/systems analysis, gathered functional and non-functional requirements, facilitated large workshops, participated in design activities, including the user interface design and application architecture. Developed contracts for outsourced software, data and services. Conducted procurement via Invitation to Offer (ITO), and offer assessment. Show less

  • GIS & BI Team Lead

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Principal GIS Specialist, QPRIME Project

    Nov 2004 - Dec 2008

  • GIS Team Lead

    Sept 2000 - Nov 2004

  • Senior Geographic Information Officer, Geographic Information Services

    Apr 1995 - Sept 2000
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  WorleyParsons

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

  GIS Team Lead (Principal GIS Analyst)

  Led teams of up to 40 GIS specialists providing GIS technical support services on various engineering design consultancy projects. My customers included pipeline, geotechnical, process, and environmental engineers; environmental scientists and advisors; construction contractors; surveyors; land access and legal teams; and project managers and project engineers.• analyzed and documented customer requirements• modeled and documented business processes • prepared time and cost estimates for bids and proposals• prepared GIS project plans and schedules • recruited, coordinated, and assessed the performance of GIS staff • defined KPIs and prepared project progress reports• authored technical specifications, survey specifications, corporate GIS procedures, QA/QC standards and specifications• managed spatial data, performed GIS ETL, data translation, and data migration• performed spatial data processing (geoprocessing); spatial analysis and PDF cartography• QA/QC of spatial data and mapping products• managed a corporate software and data migration from MapInfo to ESRI ArcGIS• recipient of a project Health and Safety award (QCLNG project)• double recipient of a project award for demonstrating commitment to project deadlines and teamwork. (KGGP Project) Show less

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  GeoSynergy

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  GIS Specialist

  GIS specialist with various responsibilities in GIS consulting, service delivery, software development, and system administration. My role encompassed:• GIS business analysis, requirements analysis, system specifications, UI/UX design input working with SMEs and end-users to improve the functionality, performance, and stability of GeoSynergy products• business process modeling and business process documentation • technical documentation and end-user documentation • preparation of test plans and test cases in an agile development environment • testing GIS applications for desktop, web, and mobile platforms• provision of technical support and support case management• management of Amazon cloud infrastructure and the corporate application portfolio• spatial data management, data processing (geoprocessing), and ETL with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, QGIS, GDAL, Esri ArcMap and MapInfo• spatial data analysis, reporting, and cartography • creation of cartographic standards for web service feature symbolization• preparation of bids and proposals• service delivery planning and coordination Show less

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  City of Greater Geelong

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  GIS Team Lead

  Led a team of spatial professionals providing GIS support services to the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG), Australia's tenth and Victoria's second-largest city.Key areas of responsibility and achievements include: • team leadership and mentoring for my staff and web developers working with spatial systems • procurement of GIS software, data and training services • developed the Geelong ArcGIS Online Management Plan • business analysis and relational database design for Geelong’s Spatial Data Management System • SQL Server Database administration • Esri Enterprise Geodatabase administration (including the management of >1TB of imagery) • performed data cleansing and conversion, spatial data analysis, and digital cartography for: • disaster response & and recovery planning and analysis • sport and recreation customer location analysis • corporate services tenders. • represented Geelong on the Victorian Local Government Spatial Reference Group • member of the Deakin University-led Geelong GovHack2016 organization committee as Data Lead and won Geelong the GovHack2016 National Award for Best Local Government Participation • became a qualified Scrum Master and introduced agile development practices Show less

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  APA Group

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  GIS Specialist

  I worked with a team of GIS professionals to support APA's infrastructure development and the protection of its energy assets across Australia. My work included:• spatial data management, data processing (geoprocessing), and ETL • cartography - web, digital and hard-copy• configuration and maintenance of APA's ArcGIS Online, which was awarded an Esri 'Special Achievement in GIS Award' (2019)• configuration of Collector and Survey123 field apps• business process modeling using BPMN• business analysis and system requirement specifications• data modeling and database design• technical documentation • provision of technical support• education, advocacy, and the provision of technical support to ArcGIS Online end users• python programming (arcpy)My work contributed to APA winning an Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award in 2019. Show less

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  AECOM

  Jul 2019 - now

  GIS Team Lead (Principal GIS Analyst)

  Leading the Brisbane GIS team for AECOM to support environmental and engineering projects.