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Name :

Cary Chaffee
Qualification :
GIS Specialist
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GIS Specialist

About our Client

GIS/Geospatial Analyst with 10+ years’ experience managing and contributing to geospatial, energy, utilities, transportation, communications, and environmental and land use initiatives, in public and private sectors. Skilled in collating, analysing, and communicating data sets to diverse international audiences including engineers, members of the public and indigenous groups.  Broad range of experience including 3 years in NZ.

  • Advanced GIS
  • Authoring python scripts for automation of routines/geoprocessing
  • Managing acquisition, digitisation, maintenance and analysis of extensive datasets (> 1.5 TB)
  • Development of web services with Google/JavaScript API, Google Cloud Platform, and ArcGIS Online
  • Expert-level statistical analysis and application

Achievements

‍Transpower - Transmission Gully Project, NZ

  • Provided GIS and environmental compliance support to Transpower, for a $1.3 Billion project, to build a 27 km power transmission highway
  • Coordinated with consultants and engineers to assist the permitting process under the New Zealand Resource Management Act and provided spatial mapping services throughout the development process.

Professional Experience

GIS Specialist

  • Support business development through GIS analysis and client engagement.
  • Research local communities where the company has a business interest, and research partners and competitors, funding sources, and local contacts, to uncover potential opportunities.
  • Analyse watershed/property data and GIS maps in markets to identify potential restoration, green infrastructure and development sites.
  • Develop, conduct and maintain GIS program activities and data, utilizing GIS hardware and software to produce maps, spatial databases and thematic data (such as wetlands, road centerlines, cadastre, and historic sites)
  • Establish relationships with landowners, partners, and other stakeholders to propose scopes of work and explain parameters for collaboration.
  • Negotiate purchase or partnership agreements and assist in activities related to closing.

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IT Project Manager

  • Oversaw a multi-governmental agency IT project (over $41 million) for HR software (HR-Links)
  • Successfully navigated the project through the implementation of new interactive landing page and change management.

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Environmental/GIS Consultant

  • Spearheaded implementation of innovative solutions for federal clients, evaluated/researched emerging technologies, and helped implement solutions for government clients.
  • Managed and maintained Geobases ArcGIS Online/Portal for the AF BRAC and Medical readiness divisions.
  • Refined and maintained geospatial data in accordance with military and security standards, laws, and regulations (e.g., SDSFIE/AEC). Performed data QA/QC.
  • Noise Complaint Initiative - Supported strategic planning and technical approach for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Noise Complaint Initiative for more than three years.
  • EPA - Optimized transportation networks for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enable tribal recycling and waste management program.

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Other experience includes GIS Technician, GIS Officer, Lead GIS Contact (New Zealand experience) and GIS Technician/Team Leader (New Zealand experience)

Education

MSc in Environmental Science

BSc in Environmental Science

Graduate Certificate in GIS

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Prof Development Training

▪ Structured Query Language (T-SQL)

▪ Web Design

▪ Database Fundamentals & SQL Programming

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Technical Skills

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