Experienced GIS and data professional with almost a decade of expertise in data management, automation, and geospatial data practices. Proven record of collaboration with business leaders in achieving results in unique situations.
Work History
Data Scientist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
07.2023 - Current
Constructed interactive reports in Microsoft Power BI that display metrics and project statuses of Hazard Mitigation Grants being issued by FEMA to state and local governments
Automated Python and Spark SQL based ETLs in Azure Databricks that utilized both internal, enterprise data and data imported via API from external sources
Built ArcGIS Online Dashboard that uses multiple search criteria to link users to external sources. The dashboard is formatted with ESRI Arcade and maintained with Python ETLs
Built project tracking and collection app in AGO Survey 123 Connect and Experience Builder, which comprises of multiple modules allowing users to join and relate data collected both internally and from the field
IT Supervisor: GIS and Business Intelligence
City of Philadelphia: Office of Innovation and Technology
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021 - 07.2023
Working on behalf of the Department of Licenses and Inspections
Supervised and provided extensive training to team of 1-3 analysts
Automated delivery of tabular data via email
Maintained reporting and dashboard environments for users to extract data on an as needed basis in Metabase and Izenda Ad Hoc
Lead the implementation of the Building Certification application on L&I Property History website and integrated with Atlas
Supervised ETLs and data integrations both with our department and across the city government
Senior Lead GIS Analyst
City of Philadelphia: Office of Innovation and Technology
Philadelphia, PA
07.2019 - 06.2021
Working on behalf of the Department of Licenses and Inspections
Developed 'Mean High Tide Line' GIS dataset using raster interpolation tools and map algebra on data collected via Python from NOAA's VDatum API
Provided technical and departmental guidance to junior analysts allowing them to independently tackle projects
Served as de facto 'addressing' expert for department for integrating property data between databases
Lead the integration of Python and SQL based ETL processes onto GitHub
Oversaw and trained new staff in creating reports in Metabase and Izenda Ad Hoc Reports
Use technical knowledge to handle sometimes obscure data requests
Lead GIS Analyst
City of Philadelphia: Office of Innovation and Technology
Philadelphia, PA
09.2017 - 06.2019
Working on behalf of the Department of Licenses and Inspections
Continued to rework and improve the Python and Oracle SQL based ETL applications maintained by the unit
Lead the preparation of building planimetric and address data for integration into the new eCLIPSE Database
Built custom reports and dashboard in Metabase Reporting System
Built custom geoprocessing tools in Python
Explored applications of aerial lidar to identify structural deficiencies in buildings
GIS Developer Analyst
City of Philadelphia: Office of Innovation and Technology
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - 08.2017
Working on behalf of the Department of Licenses and Inspections
Implemented ETL workflows that regularly move data from departmental SQL databases into a shared city-wide GIS Enterprise using Oracle SQL queries and Python scripts
Used Oracle SQL to pull custom data requests to be delivered as either Excel spreadsheets or vector GIS layers
Implemented a system for maintaining city-wide building planimetrics
Experimented with predictive indicators on building conditions
Education
Masters of Science - GeoDesign
Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
08-2015
Postbaccalaureate Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
Pennsylvania State University
05.2001 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Geography with a concentration in Environmental Planning
Site Inspector Specialist/Project Specialist at Federal Emergency Management AgencySite Inspector Specialist/Project Specialist at Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Community Resilience and Infrastructure (CRAIG) BranchEmergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Community Resilience and Infrastructure (CRAIG) Branch