James A. Decker III

Experience

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  Geek Squad

  Jan 2008 - May 2012

  Computer Intelligence Agent

  My time at The Geek Squad allowed me to develop an arsenal of varied computer experience. Skills incude: (1) Proficient in hardware and software troubleshooting and repair (2) Versed in both both Windows and OSX operating systems(3) Accomplished in all forms of Microsoft Office

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  University of Kansas

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2011

  Soil Scientist Research Assistant

  The position allowed me to become accomplished in the scientific method, formal laboratory procedures, and data collection and documentation.

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  Baltimore City Department of Transportation Planning Division

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Planning Intern

  During my summer internship in Baltimore, MD I was responsible for several research projects and planning initiatives. My research was directed towards Complete Streets best practices and design guidelines, urban transportation policy & local regulations, pedestrian movement and intersection safety improvements, and traffic calming 2.0 designs in an urban environment. In addition to my research endeavors, I drafted the outline of Baltimore's Complete Streets Guide, assisted in Baltimore's Safety Task Force and the creation of the Strategic Transportation Safety Plan, and played a role in the planning ans design of numerous bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Day-to-day tasks include: Developing G.I.S. and web-based maps, community meetings and public outreach, crash data analysis, and the creation reports, presentations, and office memos. Show less

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  City of Olathe Planning DIvision

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Planning Intern
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  University of Kansas Transportation Research Institute

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Graduate Research Assistant
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  RackIt

  May 2013 - now

  App Developer & Owner

  Geospatial and wayfinding application for locating bicycle parking on your campus and in your community.

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  Kansas Department of Transportation

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Engineering Technician
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  Kansas Department of Transportation

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  MPO Transportation Planner
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  Alta Planning + Design

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Planner II
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  Baltimore City Department of Transportation

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2017

  Bicycle & Pedestrian Planner
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  Bewegen Technologies Inc.

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2019

  Director Of Operations
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  City and County of Denver

  Apr 2019 - now

  Innovation & Transportation Manager
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  Colorado Smart Cities Alliance

  Jun 2019 - now

  Board Member

  The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the United States, is a statewide, multi-jurisdictional, public-private-academic coalition aiming to make Colorado a leader in the development of intelligent 21st century infrastructure, improving everything from transportation and housing to public safety and the environment for the state’s 5.5-plus million residents.Read More:Denver Business Journal: Arrow Electronics, federal labs join smart cities tech alliancehttps://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2017/09/25/arrow-electronics-federal-labs-join-smart-cities.htmlGovTech: Denver South Sees Smart City Potential with Newly Formed Alliancehttp://www.govtech.com/fs/Denver-South-Sees-Smart-City-Potential-with-Newly-Formed-Alliance.htmlCentennial Citizen: Centennial joins Colorado Smart Cities Alliance to boost infrastructurehttp://centennialcitizen.net/stories/centennial-joins-colorado-smart-cities-alliance-to-boost-infrastructure,254934 Show less