Latest Contributions by AdamCarnow

Here's an article on the #COVID19 #pandemic and #GIS lessons learned that I have observed.  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/covid-19-pandemic-gis-lessons-learned-adam-carnow #coronavirus #dashboard #map #location #digitaltransformation #saas #geospatial #cloud #spatial #dataviz #lowcode #nocode ... View more

A huge thanks to Daniel O'Donohue, the man behind the MapScaping Podcast, for the opportunity to talk about rebranding #GIS & #geospatial, please check out the episode here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mapscaping-podcast/id1452297085?i=1000473742057 ... View more

In order to maximize the impact of GIS in your organization, garner executive sponsorship for GIS, and increase your personal career potential, we have got to shift the conversation from technology to capability, and that capability is Location Intelligence (LI). This presentation will review the 5 pillars of LI (Strategy, Organization, Data & Technology, Culture, Literacy), as well as provide real examples of GIS practitioners that are using these techniques to move up in their organizations and increase the value of their GIS program. ... View more

20 videos covering what's new & featuring real world workflow demonstrations. https://www.esri.com/videos/watch?playlistid=PLaPDDLTCmy4acTcVzJ2HHTfd5iCcWaTiX&channelid=UC_yE3TatdZKAXvt_TzGJ6mw&title=2019%20ArcGIS%20User%20Seminar ... View more

On Jan. 14, 2020, Esri hosted a GIS Leadership Workshop at the Maricopa Co. Flood Control District in Phoenix, AZ. We had about 50 attendees, mostly from state and local government. Here's the ArcGIS Hub site we used for registration, which was done with Survey123: https://esri-denver-office.hub.arcgis.com/pages/az-gis-leadership-workshop. There's also a post-event survey being done with Survey123. There were presentations on Geospatial Strategy and Surfing the GIS Waves to Success from Esri and presentations from Dave Roby of AZ DEMA on their Operations Dashboards, and David Moss of Maricopa Co., AZ on The GIS Management Blueprint. This is the second one we've done in Phoenix, and there was lots of discussion about doing more in the area.  If you are interested in hosting such an event, please reach out to your Esri Account Manager. ... View more

In 2017, Jack Levis from UPS, presented at the Senior Executive Seminar during the Esri International User Conference on the work he did on Project ORION.  Here is a really interesting TED Talk on the same subject with his lessons learned.  A great watch for anyone that is innovating. ... View more

This is a really good TEDTalk from Scott Brinker on the democratization of software development.  Definitely worth a view for this valuable perspective.  There are so many no and low code options, full custom code should be a last resort and only if its business value is proven with a total cost of ownership analysis.  The question is not CAN I DEVELOP THE APP, it is SHOULD I DEVELOP THE APP. Everyone Is A Software Developer | Scott Brinker | TEDxBocaRaton - YouTube  ... View more

Important document released from NASCIO, their Top Ten Policy & Technology Priorities for 2020.  It's important that GIS practitioners are aware of these as well as most of them impact your world. Cybersecurity & Risk Management Digital Government Cloud Services Consolidation/Optimization Customer Relationship Management Budget, Cost Control, Fiscal Management Legacy Modernization Data Management & Analytics Broadband/Wireless Connectivity Innovation & Transformation Through Technology https://www.nascio.org/Publications/ArtMID/485/ArticleID/856/State-CIO-Top-Ten-Policy-and-Technology-Priorities-for-2020  ... View more

Here are my thoughts on GIS Day.  Happy GIS Day! Every Day Should Be GIS Day  ... View more

Are you wondering if drones can help your agency?  Check out this success story on how North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) updates its maps by using drone imagery and GIS. A fast-growing region in Texas uses satellite and drone imagery to update maps and addresses. Fresh imagery helps 9-1-1 telecommunicators quickly locate emergency callers and route first responders. Imagery informs addressing authorities accurately, essential to quickly reaching people in crisis. Texas 9-1-1 Agency Uses Imagery to Stay Current with Booming Growth  ... View more

In an effort to connect with executives and increase awareness, Esri has launched a campaign called See What Others Can't.  It was formally launched at the 2019 Esri International User Conference in July.  It will continue into 2020.  Executive sponsorship is one of the largest contributions to building a successful enterprise GIS, so use this microsite as a way to communicate with your executives and help them See What Other Can't. See What Others Can’t | Understand Data to Make Better Decisions - Esri  ... View more