Kenneth Poon

Experience

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  University of Northern British Columbia

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Residence Network Administrator

  Set up student residents' computers to the campus network, including installing and set up network cards and making sure the computers can connect to the campus network.Admin work on keeping inventory of hardware supply, as well as user database.

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  Forest Floor Contracting

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2005

  Mapping / GIS Technician

  Operational mapping for BCTSData conversion between Microstation & ESRI formatsGPS data post processing from field work, GPS unit maintenance and set upGeneral mapping for clientsCreate and update spatial data for ministry submissions

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  DWB Forestry Services Ltd.

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

  GIS Technician

  Daily forestry operational mapping, FDP / FSP mapping using Microstation and ArcGIS 9.xData conversion between CAD formats and ESRI shapefile formatData preparation (shapefiles) for ESF submissionsUsing ArcGIS, 3rd party ArcMap extensions and Ecomodeler to perform different spatial analysis and 3D visual impact assessmentDevelop scripts, tools, and models in ArcGIS to assist everyday mapping needs using FME, ArcObjects, VBA, as well as VBA in Excel and MS Access query tools (includes SQL), including documentation and cartographic models for these toolsPerform spatial and non-spatial analyses for company foresters in different forest development projectsPerform GPS data post-processing on a regular basis using PathFinder Office and EZServDevelop mapping standards and data structures for licensee clients Show less

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  City of Fort St. John

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  GIS Technologist

  Data model design & development of City GIS; convert data and mapping from AutoCAD based to ESRI basedSystem maintenance on ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE database on SQL ServerMaintain and update spatial and attribute data of the GISProvide spatial data updates to ICIS, GeoBC (DRA programme) and other outside agencies that require data from the City in a regular basisHelp City to establish sharing agreement with Google Inc. to provide better public spatial data online (mainly aerial imageries)Supervise GIS Assistant on daily tasks and projectsMaintain and update internal web mapping application using Geocortex EssentialsDevelop mapping procedure and map templates for different daily mapping productsDevelop summer programs with Public Works to improve City’s utilities data in the GIS, including GPS surveying and field data updateSystem and domain administrator of Cityworks MMS implementationResponsible for developing Service Requests, Work Orders and Inspections templates with city staff for different departmentsDevelop application procedure, user manual and provide user training on Cityworks Service RequestDepartment representative of City’s IT CommitteeVarious daily mapping projects Show less

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  Focus Corporation

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

  Asset Management Lead

  Part of Land Development Team, responsible to help the organization to establish the new business subunit - Asset Management Group under the Land Development / Municipal Business Unit. Develop business strategy and Asset Management solution approaches that will help Focus’ municipal clients.

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  City of Surrey

  Dec 2013 - now

  Public Asset Management Analyst (Functional Application Analyst)

  Engineering Operations Cityworks subject matter expert. Support 250+ departmental staff on computer applications, hardware and front line IT related issues. Utilize Cityworks data through GIS and different reporting tools to assist department’s daily operations, and also provide analytic data to managers for decision making. Coordinate and lead division sections continuous improvement projects to improve business process efficiencies, as well as delivery better customer services to Surrey residents. Provide user and system support on Cityworks and other technology related solutions that Engineering Operations utilizes in daily operations.Applying suitable technological solutions to meet different business groups' needs through thorough understanding the bottom up requirements; to ensure successful implementations of new technologies that will improve the end users' daily operations efficiencies, while meeting management reporting needs. Show less