https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/welcome-everyone/m-p/1701322#M986 <P>Welcome to the YPN community, Scott! Your experience with ArcGIS Pro, process modeling, and growing SQL/Python skills is impressive. Wishing you the best as you explore new GIS opportunities and connections.</P> Mon, 11 May 2026 20:56:07 GMT efeaizesogie 2026-05-11T20:56:07Z https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/welcome-everyone/m-p/1700681#M983 <P><SPAN>Hello everyone, my name is Scott and I am looking forward to participating with other GIS professionals here in the Esri Young Professionals Network.</SPAN></P> <P>I am a graduate of George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (GPA 3.75 with Magna Cum Laude) and Northern Virginia Community College (GPA 3.57 with Summa Cum Laude) and have&nbsp;<SPAN>a cumulative total of over 9 years of experience in the use of GIS. I seek to&nbsp;use GIS technical skills in the workplace to solve real-world geospatial problems my experience includes&nbsp;the use of ArcGIS products such as ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, with a strong understanding of ArcGIS tools to run process models and produce cartographic data/maps to accomplish geospatial projects, as well as proficient use of Microsoft Office Products. I am also currently learning how to use SQL Database and Python scripting languages.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>My experience in GIS professionally was with CDM Smith from September 2022 to January 2026 (was promoted to a GIS Specialist 2 in March 2024), and then with Trinnex from January 2026 to March 2026 (Trinnex is a subsidiary of CDM Smith) in Fairfax, Virginia. Unfortunately, my GIS team was abruptly and unexpectedly laid off in March 2026, and I am currently unemployed.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>I am currently looking to network with other GIS professionals as I seek to develop a professional network of other GIS professionals and look to attend ESRI events in the Northern Virginia area as I seek to resume my career. Any networking opportunities and upcoming events would be appreciated.</SPAN></P> <P>Here is my Linkedin Profile if you would like to connect:</P> <P><A title="Here is my Linkedin Profile:" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-lusk-a66150201" target="_self">www.linkedin.com/in/scott-lusk-a66150201</A>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 07 May 2026 17:50:45 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/welcome-everyone/m-p/1700681#M983 ScottLusk 2026-05-07T17:50:45Z https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/welcome-everyone/m-p/1701322#M986 <P>Welcome to the YPN community, Scott! Your experience with ArcGIS Pro, process modeling, and growing SQL/Python skills is impressive. Wishing you the best as you explore new GIS opportunities and connections.</P> Mon, 11 May 2026 20:56:07 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/welcome-everyone/m-p/1701322#M986 efeaizesogie 2026-05-11T20:56:07Z