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Skilled & inquisitive energy industry geoscientist. Champion of efficient information systems, innovative solutions, and collaborative teams. Extensive education in GIS, remote sensing, analytics, and data stewardship. Excellent technical knowledge of geoscience, analytical, and enterprise information systems. Broad domain knowledge of geoscience, ecological, land, cultural, and business data concepts. 

 

Gallup Clifton Strengths: Analytical, Strategic, Maximizer, Learner, Deliberative


 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Sr. GIS Analyst (2019 - present)

SilverTip Energy, San Antonio, TX

Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and training users on GIS and other information systems for oil & gas land brokerage. Manage data divestment operations during company’s end of life.

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  • develop data management standards, database schemas, and entity relationship models to ensure correct storage of land and business data

  • lead data management transition from spreadsheet-based system to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

  • work with in-house users and third-party developers to custom-build CRM to meet business needs

  • develop KPIs, queries, reports, and dashboards to deliver operations metrics to decision-makers

  • integrate Land Information System (TrueLand) with GIS to provide live updates of leasing and competitor activity within company areas of interest

  • develop geospatial Python-based competitor analysis workflows in ArcGIS to identify threats and opportunities within company areas of interest

  • deploy multi-user ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online GIS system to users distributed between San Antonio, Fort Worth, and remote locations

  • supervise GIS team performing mapping in support of due diligence title and leasing activity

  • train GIS employee in transition from MapInfo to ESRI products

  • package data and other deliverables to successor company after company’s end-of-life announcement

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GIS Manager (2017 – 2019)

Floresville Electric Light & Power System, Floresville, TX

Managed full spectrum of GIS activities, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, operations, projects, and investigations at a rural electric power distribution utility.

 

  • delivered GIS products and services to internal customers, including mapping and data requests, application support, asset management, and reports

  • managed projects, including implementations of enterprise systems and mobile solutions

  • ensured interoperability between GIS and other enterprise systems by working with vendors and staff to understand data structures and communication protocols 

  • supported deployment of SCADA and smart metering project across service territory by planning communication routes, managing spatial data, and producing quantitative models and forecasts

  • led cross-functional teams in investigations to improve quality of data, collect and verify data in the field, recover revenue, and ensure regulatory compliance 

  • managed procurement process for equipment, software, and services at all phases, including RFQ authorship, selection, implementation, acceptance, and vendor relationship management

  • used server- and cloud-based GIS resources and business intelligence platform to build common operating picture available to decision-makers at all levels in both office and field environments

  • interacted with GIS end-users to improve workflows and user experience

 

GIS Analyst & Database Consultant (2015 – present)

Humboldt Geoscience, San Antonio, TX

Create GIS and database deliverables for clients.

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Client: Dr. Nicholas Clark & Dr. Therese Catanache: Performed GIS analysis in support of publication.           

  • analyzed distribution of birds across global sample sites (manuscript in preparation)

Client: Dr. Ira Greenbaum: Performed GIS analysis in support of publication.

  • produced subspecies range map featured in publication (Greenbaum, I. F., et al. 2017. Molecular phylogenetics of western deer mice (Peromyscus): taxonomic and biogeographic implications. Southwestern Naturalist 62(2): 126-134.)

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Geoscience Technician II (2013 – 2015)

Occidental Oil & Gas Corporation, Houston, TX

Provided geoscience, GIS, and data management support for over a dozen geologists, geophysicists, engineers, landmen, and managers on North American Exploration team focused on unconventional exploration in Permian and Green River Basins.

 

  • produced maps of exploration play concepts and competitor analysis for management

  • prepared map and cross-section deliverables for paper and electronic distribution

  • automated GIS workflows using Python and ArcGIS ModelBuilder to expedite problem-solving tasks

  • acquired, cataloged, and archived data and digital assets, including directional surveys, vector and raster wireline well logs, mudlogs, and borehole image logs for use in Landmark OpenWorks database

  • acquired and ingested map data from USGS and state surveys for Permian Basin and Green River Basin   

  • georeferenced geochemistry and pressure data for use in geological interpretation & modeling software

  • performed analysis of well production data using R Statistical software

  • communicated with account executives at IHS and DrillingInfo to source data products

  • performed queries and reporting of business and geological data

  • provided first-line IT support for geologists and engineers

  • collaborated with counterparts on Permian and Mid-Continent reservoir management teams and corporate GIS team to develop standards for data governance


 

EDUCATION

 

M.S. Information Technology & Management (MAY 2013)

University of Texas – Dallas, Richardson, TX

Areas of concentration: Management of Information Systems, Operations Management

 

  • Information Technology: software development, database management, systems analysis and design, telecommunications, enterprise systems, information security

  • Management: supply chain optimization, operations and project management, project scheduling, task management, resource allocation, quality analysis, risk analysis, accounting

 

Master of Geoscience (M.Gsc.) (AUG 2011)

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Areas of concentration: Oceanography, Geography

 

  • Oceanography: geological, physical, chemical, and biological dimensions of oceanography; geological and ecological analysis of past ocean conditions

  • Geography: biogeography, plant geography, landscape ecology

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): modeling of natural and human-dimensions systems; spatial and statistical problem-solving; production of maps and other figures

  • Remote Sensing: multispectral/ hyperspectral sensors and platforms; terrestrial and airborne LIDAR systems; collection, processing, and interpretation of remotely sensed data; identification and classification of natural and anthropogenic materials

  • Statistics: experiment design; hypothesis testing; data transformation; analysis of variance; regression and correlation; analysis of covariance; ordination; hierarchical clustering; multi-response permutation procedures

 

B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Science (MAY 2006)

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Areas of concentration: Natural History Collections, Geology (minor)

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  • Ecology: conservation and management, environmental interactions, marine biology, rangeland ecology, diversity of invertebrates and vertebrates

  • Geology: geological field methods; physical Earth processes, geological history, sedimentation and stratigraphy, marine paleobiology


 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

​GIS & Geoscience

  • GIS: ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop 9 & 10, including Python, Spatial Analyst, and ModelBuilder; ESRI ArcGIS Pro 2.x; ArcGIS Server; ArcGIS Online; Survey123 for ArcGIS; Google Earth; Blue Marble; Futura GIS

  • Geological Interpretation & Modeling: data management components of Landmark (OpenWorks, DecisionSpace) and GeoGraphix

  • Remote Sensing: ENVI, Mission Planner

  • Data: USGS, Tobin, IHS, DrillingInfo, TGS

  • Spatial Concepts: coordinate reference systems, datums, transformations 

  • Fieldcraft: GPS units, compass (pocket transit), theodolite, radio equipment, map reading, land navigation, sampling methods

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Data & Information Analysis

  • Data Analysis: R Statistics (S-Plus); R Studio; JMP; PC-ORD

  • Database Management: SQL, Microsoft Access, Landmark (OpenWorks, DecisionSpace)

  • Business Intelligence & Visualization: familiarity with Spotfire and Tableau

 

Communication

  • Graphic & Web Design: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Animate, Microsoft Visio; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL

  • Manual Cartography & Publication: stereoscopic viewers, drafting equipment, elements of design (color, typeface, line weights), technical writing

 

Business

  • Project Management: Microsoft Project; MeisterTask

  • Office: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook); Nuance PDF Converter; TreePad

  • Hardware: printers, plotters, log printers, and large-format scanners

 

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 

Faculty Laboratory Instructor (2011 – 2013)

Graduate Teaching Assistant (2006 – 2011)

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

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Led two lab classes each week during graduate school, until graduation. Then hired in full-time faculty position, and taught six lab classes of two dozen students each week.

  • developed curriculum each semester to support the needs of the department and students

  • provided small group leadership during classes by providing purpose, direction, and motivation

  • engaged in conflict-resolution to help student teams accomplish tasks

  • used interpersonal communication outside of class to mentor and develop students

 

Faculty Laboratory Instructor

Introductory Biology 4 semesters, Fall 2011 – Spring 2013

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Chordate Anatomy 5 semesters, Fall 2006 – Fall 2010

Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 semesters, Spring 2008 – Spring 2010

Principles of Evolution 3 semesters, Spring 2008 – Spring 2010

Introduction to Oceanography 2 semesters, Spring 2007 & Spring 2011

 

Personal Tutor (Student with Disability)

Remote Sensing in Geosciences 1 semester, Fall 2010

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MILITARY EXPERIENCE

 

Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist B 1-133 FA (2012 – present)

Fire Support section member HHT 1-112 CAV (2010 – 2012)

Texas Army National Guard

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During field exercises:

  • use military GIS systems to control and direct artillery fires during training events

  • troubleshoot AFATDS and unit communications network

  • ensure safety of personnel during live fire events

  • select and occupy training areas as member of advance party

  • establish and maintain radio communication at training events

  • communicate with civilian contractors and military support network

  • interact with team members, battery leadership, and counterparts in other units

  • use problem-solving skills to increase efficiency of Fire Direction Control (FDC) center

 

In garrison:

  • train and mentor junior personnel in critical skills and professional development

  • review curriculum and plan training activities for FDC soldiers

  • inventory and organize essential equipment

 

Security clearance: Secret

 

State Active Duty:

 

2017 Hurricane Harvey Weather Response (Jefferson County, TX; Summer 2017)

  • assisted government partners in performing hurricane relief activities

 

May 2016 Severe Weather event (Fort Bend County, TX, Brazoria County, TX; Summer 2016)

  • assisted Texas Task Force 1, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and other state agencies in performing flood relief activities

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FIELD WORK

 

Galapagos Islands (Eastern Tropical Pacific; Autumn 2008)

  • 3-week cruise aboard Ecuadorian ship BAE Orion

  • assisted Ecuadorian Navy (Armada del Ecuador) with collection of chemical, physical, and biological samples of Eastern Tropical Pacific in order to assess El Niño conditions

  • crossed Equator aboard naval ship; Imperium Neptuni Regis (Order of Shellbacks) on 1 October 2008, en route from Isla Santa Cruz to Guayaquil (00°00' S, 89°27' W)

 

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (Gulf of Mexico; Autumn 2006)

  • 2-week cruise aboard NOAA Ship Nancy Foster

  • participated in annual monitoring cruise, and obtained samples of zooplankton for genetic analysis

 

Grand Staircase (Western United States; Spring 2005)

  • 2-week field camp as part of Geological Field Trips class

  • visited Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead

  • trained in map reading (geologic and topographic), map production (stratigraphic and cross-sectional), use of Brunton compass, GPS units, and other geoscience equipment

 

Clute, TX (Brazoria County, TX; Spring 2004)

  • one month of weekend fieldwork with Center for the Study of the First Americans (Texas A&M University)

  • supported recovery and preservation of Columbian mammoth “Asiel” at archaeological site

 

Mason, TX (Mason County, TX; Spring 2004)

  • 1-week field camp as part of Geological Field Methods class

  • trained in map reading (geologic and topographic), map production (stratigraphic and cross-sectional), use of Brunton compass, GPS units, and other geoscience equipment

 

Ft Bliss (El Paso, TX; AUG 2016)

Ft Hood (Killeen, TX; AUG 2013, JUN 2014, AUG 2014, JUN 2015, APR 2016)

  • 6 instances of 2-week annual training for field artillery unit (B 1-133 FA)

  • used military GIS systems to control and direct artillery fires

 

Camp Bowie (Brownwood, TX; JUL 2011)

  • 2-week annual training for cavalry unit (HHT 1-112 CAV)

  • navigated across terrain to designated targets using map and compass while maintaining communication (Spur Ride)

       trained and communicated with soldiers of the Chilean Army (Ejército de Chile)

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

  • ESRI Petroleum User Group (2013 – present)

  • Texas Society of Mammalogists (2007 - present)

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