Education
| 1985 | B.S. in Biology. University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Wisconsin. |
| 1985-88 | Graduate Studies in Biochemistry. Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. |
Areas of Expertise
Since 1979 I have had experience in programming and using a variety of
computer systems. As Operations Technology Integrator for UniSource
Energy Services, I have extensive hands-on experience in almost every
aspect of creating and administrating spatial databases using ArcGIS,
Smallworld, and related applications. I am adept at integrating digital
and non-digital data from various sources into a unified GIS, and have
developed C++, .NET, and Magik applications for data entry,
import/export, DBA, and analysis. Past experience as an environmental
GIS consultant has given me a diverse GIS background at a variety of
project levels ranging from simple biological and archaeological surveys
to complex mine reclamation programs. I also have experience in Oracle
8-10 database creation and administration. Recently, I have shifted my
focus to developing rich, cost-saving field and office applications
using ArcReader technology.
GIS Experience
| Certification: | Certified GIS Professional (GISP), 2004 |
| Software: | ArcGIS 9.X, ArcView 3.X and 8.X (10+ years), Smallworld (5 years), ArcInfo (7 years), FME, PC ArcInfo 3.x, Idrisi 2.0 |
| Languages: | Visual C++ and VB/C#.NET, VBA, Smallworld Magik, ArcView Avenue, FME SML, ArcInfo AML, PC ArcInfo SML, |
Professional Experience
| 2004-present | Operations Technology Integrator. UniSource Energy Services, Flagstaff, Arizona. |
| 1999-2004 | Senior Programmer/Analyst. UniSource Energy Services (formerly Citizens Arizona Gas), Flagstaff, Arizona. |
| 1992-99 | GIS Consultant. SWCA, Inc., Flagstaff, Arizona. |
| 1990-92 | Junior Consultant. SWCA, Inc., Flagstaff, Arizona. |
| 1989-90 | Database Manager and Desktop Publishing Specialist. Citizen's Network, Ithaca, New York (a non-profit environmental awareness organization). |
Current Responsibilities and Accomplishments
Administrative Duties: Application support and development. GIS
database administrator for UniSource Energy Services UNS Gas division.
Data model evolution.
Selected Completed Applications: ArcMap-based field and office applications including: QA/QC; network outage analysis; custom locators; automated plotting; datum-transformed GPS display with snapping; saved visibility settings. ArcReader-based field and office applications including: many functions previously implemented in ArcMap; field data entry and synchronization with ArcSDE; layout template selection and As-Built plots. Smallworld to ArcGIS interface.
Major Completed Projects: Migration of data and applications from Smallworld to ArcGIS. Integration of GIS with new CIS database platform (CC&B) through Oracle. ArcGIS Server intranet applications. ArcMap field applications utilizing two-way geodatabase replication. ArcReader field applications.
Current Projects: Integration of GIS with plant accounting through Oracle. Research into Silverlight as an intranet GIS application platform.
[Some VB/C++, Magik, and Avenue code examples are available at my personal web site: www.pierssen.com]