Highly accomplished Digital Technologies & Remote Sensing Program Manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex Enterprise GIS, AI data analytics, and remote sensing initiatives for environmental, energy, renewable energy, data centers, and critical infrastructure projects. Expertly manages cross-disciplinary teams, develop innovative web applications for digital deliverables, and implements advanced data science and AI solutions to drive efficiency and enhance decision-making. Proven ability to deliver high-impact technical solutions that optimize operations and ensure compliance across diverse industry sectors.
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Summary
Championed enterprise-wide geospatial transformation, leading the development and integration of Enterprise GIS, mobile technologies, and remote sensing systems to modernize environmental assessments and streamline permitting operations for major energy and federal clients.
Highlights
• Founded and led Data Science and Analytics Group within the Environment business line, advancing AI, machine learning, and automation capabilities to accelerate data-driven insights across multidisciplinary projects.
• Led strategic partnerships and technology innovation, driving collaboration with software vendors, federal clients, and internal business units to pilot emerging technologies including edge AI, drone-based environmental modeling, and data visualization dashboards.
• Directed the eMAP Enterprise GIS initiative, deploying advanced mobile data collection architectures that substantially increased field efficiency and improved decision-making for large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Established and led UAS Remote Sensing program, serving as Senior UAS Instructor and BVLOS waiver holder to support DoD (BLUE) missions for construction monitoring, disaster response, and environmental monitoring with advanced aerial analytics. Developed UAS Strategic Plan for state DOT.
• Developed and executed the BLUE UAS initiative for Federal and DoD clients, integrating compliant unmanned systems for secure remote sensing and infrastructure intelligence operations.
• Engineered high-precision construction mapping and planimetric workflows, applying photogrammetry and LiDAR analytics to improve spatial accuracy, project delivery timelines, and design validation.
• Provided executive leadership in digital transformation initiatives, serving as Digital Adoption Lead to accelerate enterprise technology integration and standardized digital best practices across business lines.
• Advanced cloud geospatial integration, architecting multi-environment data management strategies that enabled secure enterprise interoperability between GIS, remote sensing, and predictive analytics platforms.
• Oversaw the Environmental Inspections and Compliance Program, designing AGOL- and Portal-based data workflows that optimized inspection scheduling, reporting automation, and regulatory compliance outcomes.
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Summary
Oversaw GIS activities for multiple projects, leading the design and development of Enterprise GIS mobile data applications and coordinating statistical impact assessments.
Highlights
Managed GIS operations for multiple projects, contributing to the successful design and build of Enterprise GIS mobile data applications using CartoPac and ArcGIS Collector.
Coordinated the development of statistical and impact assessments, enhancing project reporting and mapping capabilities for key stakeholders.
Developed ArcGIS Server Web Applications using JavaScript API, improving data accessibility and visualization for project teams.
Built and maintained local and Enterprise SDE database structures, optimizing data integrity and accessibility for project teams.
Supported longer-term linear infrastructure permitting projects and impact assessments, contributing to critical project milestones.
Developed ESRI mobile data collection projects and processed GPS and other survey data, enhancing field data capture efficiency.
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Summary
Served as both a GIS Technician and Party Chief, directing and managing field survey crews for diverse environmental, utility, and construction projects across North Carolina.
Highlights
Directed and managed field survey crews for various environmental, utility, and construction projects, ensuring timely and accurate data collection.
Coordinated efforts with multiple contractors and city government groups, streamlining project execution and stakeholder communication.
Utilized Trimble GPS, Leica total station, and TDS Survey Pro software for precise surveying and GIS mapping, enhancing data accuracy.
Authored technical reports and conducted research, contributing to comprehensive survey documentation and project deliverables.
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Conducted archaeological and data recovery projects across the southeastern United States, focusing on GIS mapping, field work, and cultural research.
Highlights
Executed archaeological and data recovery projects for NCDOT and SCDOT, contributing to critical infrastructure development.
Performed Trimble GPS and total station surveying and data collection, ensuring high-quality data for excavations.
Conducted historical and prehistoric cultural research and technical report writing, enriching project insights and documentation.
Managed laboratory analysis and curation, contributing to comprehensive archaeological data management.
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Summary
Managed the Archaeological Laboratory, overseeing data recovery projects, spatial analysis, and student volunteers, while contributing to historical and prehistoric cultural research.
Highlights
Managed the Archaeological Laboratory, ensuring efficient operations for various data recovery projects.
Conducted quantitative and statistical laboratory analysis, enhancing data-driven insights for archaeological studies.
Managed student volunteers, optimizing team productivity and fostering skill development.
Implemented ArcGIS field mapping and dBase database management, improving data organization and accessibility for research.
Awarded By
North Carolina Central University
Graduated with academic distinction from the Master of Science program.
Awarded By
ESRI
Awarded a fellowship recognizing academic excellence and potential in GIS.
Awarded By
NC ArcGIS Users Group
Received a fellowship supporting graduate research in ArcGIS applications.
Published by
North Carolina Central University
Summary
Master's Thesis exploring the use of GIS to model prehistoric human environmental interaction and predict archaeological site locations.
Enterprise GIS, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcPad, ESRI, QGIS, Global Mapper, Cityworks, GIS Management, Geospatial Analysis, Geoprocessing, Linear Referencing, Geostatistical Analysis, CartoPac.
UAS Remote Sensing, UAV Pilot (Part 107 FAA), BVLOS Waiver Holder, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, Pix4D, Metashape, Cloud Compare, Virtual Surveyor, UAS Senior Instructor, Aerial Surveying.
Data Science, AI Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Power BI, Dashboard Analytics, Enterprise Database Management, SQL Server, MySQL, Data Modeling, KPI Tracking.
Python Development, ArcPy, JavaScript 3.X/4.X, ReactJS, Web Application Development, Webhooks, Power Automate, Notebooks.
Mobile Data Collection, Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Trimble GPS, Leica Total Station, TDS Survey Pro, Instrument Operation, Field Survey Crews, GPS Data Processing, Survey Data Analysis.
Program Management, Project Delivery, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Process Optimization, Client Management.
Environmental Assessments, Permitting Activities, Environmental Compliance, Disaster Recovery, Linear Infrastructure Permitting (FERC, USACE), Archaeological Data Recovery, Cultural Resource Management (CRM), Environmental Inspections, Soils and Geomorphic Mapping.
M365, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint.
ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing), URISA (Urban and Regional Information Systems Association), NCAUG (North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group).