Learning assignment on geographic information system
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1. CODY PHILLIPS
5842 HEURTGEN FORREST APT C, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80902, UNITED STATES
719-233-3526
CHPHILLIPS40@GMAIL.COM
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US ARMY, FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES
Geographic Information Systems Specialist November 2009 – May 2012
US ARMY, FORT CARSON, COLORADO, UNITED STATES
Geographic Information Systems Specialist June 2012 – Present
Design orprepare graphic representations ofGeographic Information Systems (GIS)
data,using GIS hardware orsoftware applications.
Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatialrelationships
or display resultsofanalyses,usingmaps,graphs,ortabulardata.
Maintain ormodify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases;usingtechniques
such as coordinate geometry,keyboardentryoftabulardata,manualdigitizing of
maps,scanningorautomatic conversion to vectors,orconversionofothersources of
digital productsas wellas convertingexceltables into shape files using GeoRover.
Review existing or incoming data forcurrency,accuracy,usefulness,quality,or
completenessofdocumentation.
Perform geospatialdata building,modeling,oranalysis,using advanced spatial
analysis,datamanipulation,orcartographysoftware.
Design orcoordinatethe development ofintegratedGeographic Information Systems
(GIS) spatialornon-spatialdatabases.
Select cartographic elements needed foreffective presentationofinformation.
Provide technicalsupport to users orclients regarding the maintenance,development,
or operation ofGeographic Information Systems (GIS) databases,equipment,or
applications.
Interpret aerialor ortho photographs as wellas digital terrain elevation data.
Read current literature,talk with colleagues,continue education,orparticipate in
professionalorganizations orconferences to keep abreast ofdevelopments in
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology,equipment,orsystems.
Conferwith users to analyze,configure,ortroubleshootapplications.
Transferorrescale information fromoriginal photographs ontomaps orother
photographs.
Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data foruse in urban planning
applicationsthat promote betterland use orreduce environmentalimpacts of
development.
Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to determine the best locations
for renewable energy sites,including solarorwind energy installations.
Conferwith biologists orotherresearchers in the useofGeographic Information
Systems (GIS) data to define wildlife areas orcorridors forland use planning.
Participate in projects that map changes in carbonemissions levels across different
geographic locations,usingGeographic Information Systems (GIS) data.
Conductedcomprehensive spatialanalysis ofimprovised explosive device incidents in
support ofmilitary operations in Iraq.
Analyzed terrorist networks andorganizations forspatialpatterning.
Created over300 map products and compiled intelligencedata to assistin route
planning,emergencyevacuations,route studies,riverstudies,in depthhelicopter
landing zone analysis.
Provided quality assurance forsensitive datain orderto maintain database integrity
and accuracy.
2. Utilized research databases forthe analysis andproductionofdetailed and timely
reports.
Supervisedseveralgeospatialintelligence analysts in theirday to day work,
professionaldevelopment,andpersonalenrichment,ensuring a professionalwork
environment.
Trained and mentored intelligenceanalysts in the use ofmilitary GIS programs,
database management,andreporting procedures.
Developed a curriculumfor a training programaimed at preparing geospatial
intelligence analysts foroverseas deployments.
Maintained anddeveloped a PersonalGeo Database ofVectorand Rasterdata as well
as a File Geo Database.
Analyzed terrorist networks andorganizations forspatialpatterning.
Created overa few hundred map products andcompiled intelligence data to assist in
route planning,emergency evacuations,route studies,riverstudies,in depth helicopter
landing zone analysis as wellas Geologicalmissions pertaining to oilpipeline lay outs
in regards to the type ofterrain in the area.
Conductedcomprehensive spatialanalysis ofimprovised explosive device incidents in
support ofmilitary operations in Afghanistan.
Provided quality assurance forsensitive datain orderto maintain database integrity
and accuracy.
Supervisedmultiple geospatialintelligence analysts in theirday to day work,
professionaldevelopment,andpersonalenrichment,ensuring a professionalwork
environment.
I can interpret,analyze,and process remotely sensedimagery; manage essentialelements of
geospatialdatabases; compile essentialelements ofgeospatialdata into hard copy printable
maps and overlaysorspecialproducts; draw,scribe,digitize,and scan cultural,topographic or
hydrographic features on overly orscribing surfaces orin digitalformats; and utilize basic
drafting techniques to tailorterrain products.
Prepare detailed emergency responseplans ofkey facilities with linked images,video clips,
and voice recordings.
I have the ability to create complete PowerPoint presentations forall (or selected)features
from the GIS data.As well as the ability to export GIS displays intointeractive HTMLfiles
with hyperlinks and user-definedpop-uplabels.
EDUCATION
XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AND FORT BRAGG NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS ACADEMY
Completed Leaders Training Course.
THE SCHOOL OF GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE, FORT BELVOIR, VA, UNITED STATES
Completed Geographic Information Systems advanced individual training.
Additional Skills
Current TS/SCI clearance (Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmentalized Information)
Experienced leader
Effective communicator
Confident public speaker
Excellent research skills
Crisis management knowledge
Computer skills: ESRI ArcGIS (ARCMAP/ARC Catalog), Google Earth, Microsoft Office Suite,
Falcon View, CIDNE, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, WEBTAS, MOVINT, Socket GXP