Joshua Briggs

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  US Army

  Performed stereo mensuration, georectification, and orthorectification; converted files; imported/exported imagery; updated maps; and wrote terrain analysis, remote sensing, aerial photo interpretation, and 3D terrain representations (perspective scenes, fly through, and anaglyphs). Produced weekly status reports. Completed ammunition handler safety course.

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  Charis

  Jan 2001 - Feb 2005

  Mojave Desert Ecosystem Program

  Maintained a large GIS data repository for DoD and other federal agency contributors within the Mojave Desert Eco-region. Provided application programming and development support on networks and PCs. Coded and designed new and modified existing programs. Modified scripts, tested controlling systems, debugged, reviewed and approved output, and prepared user, operation, and program documentation based on established policies. Provided guidance, trained other programmer analysts, interacted with users, and assured needs were met. Created geospatial data, performed general surveys, and used an electronic distance measuring (EDM) and GPS device; operated the GPS unit; and recorded and mapped the GPS data. Created and maintained GIS databases, and created thematic mapping with various software applications. 더보기 취소

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  SAIC

  Feb 2005 - now

  Sr GIS Analyst

  Supports specialized software application development, provides training, spatial analysis, and recording and mapping GPS data. Collaborates closely with customers to identify requirements and designs GIS solutions, including modeling and creating geospatial data for DoD programs. Configures, installs, and implements customized application products. Uses GIS technologies in analyzing complex environment projects, including developing, designing, coding, and programming complex GIS and SDE databases. Performs spatial analysis, data management, and interfaces GIS with relational databases. Writes use-cases, training manuals, workflows, and other forms of technical materials. Rectifies CAD and raster data. Performs vector data validation from various forms of aerial photos and satellite imagery. 더보기 취소

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  Victor Valley College

  Aug 2009 - now

  Computer Science and GIS Instructor

  • Computer Intergrated Design and Graphics (CIDG) dept.: CIDG 80 Geographic Information Systems for Emergency Response Management I. Course Description: This course provides an in depth introduction to: (a) why GIS matters and (b) the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the modern economy. This course combines three learning methods aimed at helping students to master the use of the software: (a) Class lecture that reinforces the conceptual understanding of theory behind various tasks performed in ArcGIS. (b) Detailed step-by–step tutorials that expose students to various workflows and specific ArcGIS Tools, (c) Exercise assignment designed for students to perform specific GIS tasks. Specific topics taught will include an understanding of GIS terminology, raster and vector data structures, data sources and accuracy, methods of data acquisition, conversion and input, requirements for metadata, working with spatial data databases (map features and attribute tables), and spatial analysis (map overlays, buffers, networks).• Computer Information Systems (CIS) dept.: CIS 101 Computer Literacy. An overview of computer technology for multi-disciplinary majors. The student gains “hands- on” familiarity with different operating systems, word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, programming, networks and the use of the Internet.• Computer Information Systems (CIS) dept.: CIS 136 Intro to the Internet. This course of instruction is designed for the student or savvy business person who wants to acquire the skills needed to effectively interact and utilize the resources of the Internet and its newer component, the World Wide Web. By completing this course, a student will become well versed in the understanding and using of browsers and viewers, FTP, news groups, e-mail, and chat/conversation utilities. They will also be made aware of some of the other concerns relating to using the Internet, such as privacy and security issues. 더보기 취소