Experience

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  Strategic services

  Sept 1993 - Feb 1996

  Gis analyst | trainer

  • Utilized GIS software for cartographic map design, geoprocessing, and spatial analysis • Provided user training on GIS software applications in various cities across the country• Aided in development and testing of the SkyMap GPS Vehicle Tracking System

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  Quest learning center

  Mar 1996 - Nov 1996

  Trainer

  • Delivered live training to large and small groups on various desktop software applications• Wrote and edited training manuals, instructor's guides and practice exercises

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  Vision systems

  Dec 1996 - Mar 1998

  Application developer

  • Designed custom applications for clients using Microsoft Access, Visual Basic and VBA• Developed a Helpdesk/Inventory Tracking application linked to financial accounting system

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  Cha consulting, inc.

  Apr 1998 - now

  • Practice leader for company’s technology and geospatial services• Oversee team of technology staff including programmers, database and GIS staff• Responsible for resource management, career and professional development, mentoring, talent acquisition, employee performance evaluation, and salary reviews• Leader in executing large scale company initiatives involving strategic planning, development of technical quality standards, technology learning and development, and capital budgeting Show less • PM for a wide range of geospatial, technology and planning projects in various industry sectors such as Municipal, Electric Transmission and Distribution, Gas Delivery, Water/Wastewater, Environmental, Transportation, Emergency Management, and Facilities Management• Managed project contracts, scopes, schedules and budgets• Wrote and edited technical proposals, reports, and grant applications• CHA Project Management Committee Member (2007-2009), Chairman (2009)• Completed company sponsored Project Management (2 Year), Veteran PM (1 Year), and Intensive Leadership Training (1 Year) Programs Show less • Primary technical lead during multiple enterprise-wide software implementations and conversions including Financial Accounting, Marketing/CRM, HRIS, and Payroll Systems• Gathered user technical requirements and translated then into conceptual system designs• Designed database applications in SQL Server, wrote SQL queries and stored procedures• Developed applications and provided programming services using Visual Basic and VB.NET• Prepared ER, business process, and data dataflow diagrams Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Associate Vice President | Technology Technical Leader

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2016

  • Project Manager

    May 2006 - Sept 2011

  • Systems Development & GIS Manager

    Sept 2003 - Apr 2006

  • Senior Programmer/Analyst

    Mar 2000 - Sept 2003

  • IT Specialist

    Apr 1998 - Mar 2000
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  New york state office of cybersecurity & critical infrastructure coordination

  Feb 2002 - Aug 2002

  Gis service provider

  • Developed a training program and provided classroom instruction to NYS staff on the Critical Infrastructure Response Information System (CIRIS) web mapping application• Provided geographic data improvement services for a wide range critical infrastructure layers• Coordinated with data stewards from various State agencies (SEMO, NYSDOT, DCJS, OMH, OGS)• Provided process automation, programming, data conversion and QAQC testing services

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  Novara geosolutions - a cha company

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2020

  Associate vice president | manager of geospatial services

  • Oversee operations of Geospatial professional services team• Manage complex technical projects involving inventory, inspection and asset management• Expand technical service offerings, develop marketing plans, and serve as an account manager for strategic municipal and private sector clients focused on utilities and critical infrastructure• Drive organization’s technical growth through technology research and learning and development• Chair company Senior Leadership Team focused on operational efficiency and strategic growth• Represent company and deliver technical and marketing presentations at industry conferences Show less