I believe in the power of vision, what I see in my mind's eye can be materialized. I can share in your vision or inspire you to see mine.  We can work as a team to create amazing solutions to complex challenges.

Path to Freelance/Contracting

In 2007 I was fortunate to be hired by ISL Engineering and Land Services where I matured from a Civil Engineering Technologist into a GIS Analyst/Developer.  In this very supportive environment, I was given gifts of education and experience. For this I returned creative solutions for analysis, automated mapping, data conversions and other geo-spatial problems.  I pioneered the use of Map3D and laid the ground work for a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) department.  I loved working in transportation because I felt as though I was a part of building my city. Later working in the GIS department, I enjoyed designing systems to automate the data needs and deliverables for project.  Presently, I have been working with clients to develop solutions to streamline large scale projects.

In the wake of the COVID-19 quarantine the needs of my family increased and I identified the need for flexibility.  It was with this understanding the decision was made to move away from traditional employment and offer my skills to a wide range of clients.  This shift in strategy has exposed me to new areas where my services can be utilized.  Now I  have the reach to serve more companies across different industries and I continue to do what I love best, use GIS to find solutions to interesting problems.

Foundations of GIS

Early exposure to GIS opened my mind up a world of possibilities.  After years of self learning I attended the ESRI User Conference 2015 and recognized the need for more in-depth knowledge in this area. I acted immediately to pursue a Bachelors of Applied Technology Degree in GIS through SAIT Polytechnic (online while I continued to work for ISL).  Within two weeks of deciding on my new path I obtained funding, was accepted by SAIT and began my first semester. In 2019 I completed the program with honours.

My unique education experience has giving me a strong edge opposed to a more traditional approach. As I learned new methods and technologies, I had the opportunity to apply them into real world solutions immediately rather than post-graduation.  This integrated learning gave me a depth of experience that would have been unavailable otherwise.

By exploring the boundaries of multiple software platforms, I have leveraged the strengths of each. Bridging the gaps between AutoCAD, Synchro and ArcGIS I have created interoperability workflows to increase information availability and improve the flow of design. In addition to this technical bridge, I can also interpret between the GIS and civil engineering jargon.  This creates a dynamic environment where communication is clear and professionals can collaborate with ease to discover creative workflows rather than struggle with translation.

I am open to provide GIS support for a wide range of projects and business needs.  I envision a team excited to utilize new technology rather than be threatened by it.  I believe GIS is the backbone to support this vision and with the right team, I have the right mind to manifest it.