Introduce Yourself!

[MichelleMathias]

Welcome to GeoNet!

We are a community that collaborates, learns and shares together. To help you connect with other members, we started this introduction thread. Think of this as your intro to GeoNet networking and a chance to get to know  each other as we begin our GeoNet journey.

Please introduce yourself to the rest of the community by sharing your answers to the questions in the comments section below.

• Where do you work and what is your role? 
• What GIS success have you had this year and what product did you use? (big or small - no win is out of bounds)
• What is your expertise (GIS related or not), and how can that help the community?

Bonus Round! Post the coordinates to your favorite place on earth.

note: this post has been archived, and is available in read only mode. To create a new introduction, please visit the new GeoNet Member Introductions‌ space. Thank you!

[Anonymous User]

Actually Thomas York, the group is the correct place to access Survey 123. See Survey123 for ArcGIS‌. Sorry about the confusion there! 

-Leslie

[ThomasYork3]

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Thomas York, GIS Manager

P: 717-525-2571

[BenjaminHanzen]

Where do you work and what is your role?

My name is Frank and I work for a Civil Engineering firm as a GIS/Tech Specialist. I studied architecture, and geographic information sciences, both a bachelor's degree. In the fall I'll be taking classes online for computer programming. As one of 60 people and multiple clients, I manage GIS processes and information for everyone. This includes equipment, resources, and technology integration including AutoDesk and Adobe. 

What GIS success have you had this year and what product did you use?

Learning to better integrate AutoDesk with GIS such as pipe network imports from ArcGIS Online information. Using Infraworks to share ArcGIS Online data with other engineers. Providing webhook integrations and building forms customers can use to manage well monitoring data. Educating others in the company on GIS in a way that is useful to them. 

What is your expertise (GIS related or not), and how can that help the community?

My expertise is technology processes and integrations. I constantly diversify in software. With a background in architecture I can do: advanced 3D modeling; BIM modeling and management; digital to physical translations including 3-D printing, laser cutting, and CnC Technologies; interoperability; generative design and parametrics; data scraping; macroing and VBA; graphic design and cartography; civil engineering related data management; web programming; python; UAS Pilot; and management of GIS for communities and the firm.

You can check out my Architecture studies here: https://issuu.com/franklin.parker.architect/docs/test1_export

If someone ever wants help with translating data between multiple software or connecting data I have lots of experience in so many different technologies I have insight into the general behavior and concepts of data transformation. I like to think I'm an artist when it comes to being creative in using existing software to do my bidding, and I never hesitate to integrate.

Favourite Location

43°33'26.2"N 96°43'20.1"W

[Anonymous User]

Welcome to GeoNet Frank Parker!

Thanks for joining the community and for sharing your portfolio! Here are some places of interest you should take a look at in GeoNet:

• AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction)
• ArcGIS Maps for Adobe® Creative Cloud®‌
• Implementing ArcGIS‌
• Python‌
• ArcGIS Online‌

Looking forward to your participation in the community!

Cheers,

Leslie

[RobertRishchynski]

• Where do you work and what is your role? 

I am the Advisor, Enterprise GIS at the Regional Municipality of Peel, located in Brampton, Ontario.

• What GIS success have you had this year and what product did you use?

Our Enterprise GIS team is technical lead on an application called Peel Asset Locator. Partnering with Public Works Information Management & Technology and Esri Canada, it is an ArcGIS for Server and Latitude Geogrphics' Geocortex Essentials implementation for field workers accessing Water, Sewer and Transportation assets in the field.

• What is your expertise (GIS related or not), and how can that help the community?

I'm a geographer who got over my fear of programming and have led geo-enabled information management solutioning for (gulp!) twenty five years.  I've been a service provider, client, vendor and consultant, so my perspective is "multi-sided".  Most of my work has been with/in the local government sector, though early jobs were in planning, geo-demographic marketing and natural resources.  I'm easy about offering an alternative view to common technical and organizational "opportunities".

• Favorite place on earth.

41.832, -82.634

[Anonymous User]

Hi Robert Rishchynski, Welcome to GeoNet!

Thanks for posting and sharing your background! We have an Esri Public Works group on GeoNet that might be of interest to you. To locate other places of interest, take a look at the following landing pages:

Product Communities‌

Industry Communities‌

Developer Communities‌

Cheers,

Leslie

[Anonymous User]

Hello! My name is Stephani. 

• Where do you work and what is your role? 
  • I am the GIS/Public Safety Manager for Frederick County Government. Located in west of Baltimore, Maryland. 
  •  I am the vision leader. I encourage my staff to push the limits and keep working to "redesign"
• What GIS success have you had this year and what product did you use?
  •  We just signed an EA agreement. 
  •  Created GIS Day 2018 and now is planning GIS Day 2019 for internal County users. 
• What is your expertise (GIS related or not), and how can that help the community?
  •  5 years as GIS/Public Safety Manager 

[Anonymous User]

Hi Stephani Stockman, Welcome to GeoNet! 

It's nice to have a GIS vision leader in an organization and in the GeoNet community!  If you're looking for some inspiration or would like to share your success stories to inspire a fellow professional, see these following places in GeoNet:

Public Safety‌

GIS Day‌

Cheers,

Leslie

[PilarYager]

Where do you work and what is your role?

Hi, I work at Santa Margarita Water District. I am the one and only GIS Specialist... I cover all things GIS related from data administration, geodatabase maintenance, creating maps, apps, collaborating with others to integrate enterprise systems with GIS.

What GIS success have you had this year and what product did you use?

This year we hosted the local Water User Group Meeting, our presentation of what we are doing and where we are was a big success. Even though we are still working to on a completing many projects, the honesty of where we are and how we are doing it was something that a lot of attendees could connect with.

What is your expertise (GIS related or not), and how can that help the community?

I am good with data and water industry knowledge. Organizing and having the two communicate is where I can help.

Favorite Location

My favorite location is Strands Beach it is truly a beautiful place

33.4677° N, -117.7124° W

[Anonymous User]

Hi Pilar Yager, Welcome to GeoNet!

Congratulations on a successful presentation! Connecting and sharing learning experiences is what we're all about in GeoNet so we hope you find the same impact here in the Community. It looks like you're off to a great start with finding places so far. If you haven't already, check these following places out for additional content that may interest you regarding geodatabases, data management, and apps:

Implementing ArcGIS‌

Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS‌

Thanks for sharing your favorite place!

Cheers,

Leslie