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MichelleJohnson
Esri Contributor

I just returned from a trip to Tucson Water where I helped Terri Bunting (GIS Supervisor) and Lorena Baltierrez (QA/QC Lead) implement ArcGIS Data Reviewer as part of their daily editing and quality control workflows.  This was probably one of the most successful business trips I've made during my 25+ years at Esri.

 

It all started out with a quick Data Health Check that I conducted on their water utility data a couple of years ago at the Esri UC. I used the ArcGIS Data Reviewer extension to configure several data checks and validated their water data.  As with most utility users whose data is in geometric network, I found the typical errors: duplicate features, disconnected lines and points, and required fields not being populated. These type of data issues affect any network tracing results and the connection back to any 3rd party applications, like an asset management system.

After completing the data health check, Terri and Lorena were excited to take the recommendations I provided and implement Data Reviewer when they got back to the office. Their feedback regarding the session was, “This is a great addition to the user conference, thank you!”

 

After a couple of false starts due to existing staff workloads and not having extra time to ramp up and implement Data Reviewer, this year they looked into doing a 3-day Data Reviewer jumpstart workshop. How lucky was I that I got assigned to do this jumpstart with them?! Terri and Lorena were very excited too!

 

While onsite, I helped them configure the quality control checks that were appropriate for their data. One of the main goals for their GIS system is to be able to perform valve isolation tracing on their water utility data by the end of the year.  To achieve this goal, we prioritized the data checks that focused on feature connectivity.

 

What helped me most during this whole process was how well organized and prepared they were by providing a data editing guidelines document.  We went through the specifications to identify checks that needed to be created.  By doing so, we also found areas where their editing guidelines needed to be updated.  Besides doing QC on their data, they got the added bonus of QC’ing their guidelines too! In fact, Terri shared that Lorena is already teaching others how to include the new functionality to their editing workflows and feels their editors are confident in using Data Reviewer right away!

 

Not only was the implementation successful, these two wonderful ladies were also so very hospitable and really appreciative of my visit.  They made my job enjoyable and I felt like we bonded instantly which made my trip so great. I am excited and I can’t wait to hear about their progress as they begin utilizing the tools effectively to clean up their entire water data.

 

We, at Esri, strive hard to enable our customers to successfully implement and efficiently use their GIS. That’s why we are offering complimentary Data Health Checks at the upcoming 2018 Esri UC. Watch this video of me inviting you to sign up for a session.

Michelle Johnson

GIS Data QA Lead, Geodata Services

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MichelleJohnson
Esri Contributor

If you maintain any of the of following datasets, you should take advantage of the GIS Data Health Check activity at the 2018 Esri User Conference!

  • Water, wastewater, sewer, or stormwater
  • Electric or gas
  • Roads and highways
  • Utility pipelines
  • Land records or addressing
  • 3D data

Meet with me or one of my esteemed colleagues who will sit with you to review a sample of your data, explain the types of issues to look for, and what errors you may have in your data.  Find out more here

Be sure to make your reservation as soon as you can; appointments fill up fast!  To reserve your spot, go here.  

See you at the UC!

Michelle Johnson

GIS Data QA Lead, Geodata Services

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MattBottenberg
New Contributor III

Identifying, curating and managing quality geodata creates the foundation for a successful GIS. Stop by the Esri Services area in the UC Expo to discuss your own experiences and talk to experts about theirs. Learn best practices for engineering data of all kinds, from individual files to cloud services.

At the area, if you work in one of several industries (water, electric and gas, transportation, land records and addressing) bring a sample of your GIS data (a subset) in a file or personal geodatabase for a free data health check. You should know the features and attributes of your data.

During the 45-minute health check, an Esri industry expert will perform a diagnostic on your data and provide an explanation of the key data checks. If errors are detected, Esri staff will review key data concerns with you. Afterward, you’ll have a list of checks performed on the data, a geodatabase containing errors found, and a report of data accuracy. Learn more and sign up here for your data health check.

At the Services area, also get inspired by one of the lightning talks held every half hour, including these:

 

There’s a lot more than this happening at the Esri Services area, so be sure to stop by.

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MarkCausley
Esri Contributor

Check out an insightful session today at Esri UC "From Wow to How: 5 Steps to Launch Your WebGIS" presented by Brian Cross, Director of Esri Professional Services.

Organizations around the world are doing some pretty amazing things with GIS; you have seen it all week. Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn more of their secrets, too?

After years of helping organizations transform their organizations with GIS, Esri’s Brian Cross is ready to share their secrets with you. In this Wednesday Technical Keynote, Esri’s Director of Professional Services will walk you through five essential steps to modernize your organization and the way you use GIS. No matter your mission, or your market, you’ll hear proven guidance that can drive your GIS strategy, and your organization, forward.

http://arcg.is/29d7w8Y

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MatthewMarino
Esri Contributor

Please join me tomorrow at 8:30am in Room 7A/B to hear about some of the best practices Esri uses to help users achieve initial operating capability. You'll hear about all the steps at a high level and I'll also point you towards other session, expo areas, and Esri publications where you can learn more.

After the session come by the platform enablement area at the expo to talk to some of the same experts that created these best practices.

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