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Kevin Avery

• Experience Level: 5 Years
• Location: Albany NY
• Last Updated: September 17, 2012

Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Programmer/Analyst I  
Contractor - New York State (DHSES - Office of Cyber Security)
Albany, NY
01/12 to 08/12

- Conduct hurricane scenario analysis and the effects on statewide critical infrastructure from storm surge and high winds.
- Perform flood analysis and identify vulnerable energy related infrastructure and fuel sources
- Perform spatial improvements to vector data using raster imagery, web resources and other related vector datasets
- Analyze results, creating detailed maps, pie charts, summaries, technical documentation and procedures
- Create spatial data from table; geocoding address field or adding location from x,y coordinates field
- Create vector data referencing orthophotography, other vector data sources, utilizing georeferencing and spatial adjustment tools
- Effectively communicate findings to team members

GIS Analyst  
Parker Sewer & Fire Subdistrict
09/08 to 09/11

- Manage the acquisition, entry and editing of sewer vector data, updating and creating of metadata using ArcGIS versions 9.x and 10.x
- Develop geocoding processes using address locator to determine tax revenues lost to neighboring districts using ArcGIS versions 9.x and 10.x
- Represent company at regularly-scheduled meetings of local GIS user groups
- Analyze historic data using raster imagery to improve the accuracy of sewer data
- Develop high quality static and interactive (using ESRI Publisher Extension) field maps using raster and vector data
- Create Geodatabase topology rules for manhole and mainline assets, validating topology and improving accuracy of data
- Administer integration and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) programs
- Organize and implement GPS data collection program spatially updating sewer assets: Trimble Geo-XT running TerraSync
- Execute and coordinate in-house hardware and software technical support
- Coordinate the development of company website; responsible for updating and maintaining website using content management system (CMS) software

Project Specialist  
Baran Telecom, Inc.
07/05 to 05/08

- Manage projects, working closely with a team of 10 individuals
- Ensure client real estate databases is accurate and up to date
- Prepare data and perform upload to clients’ online database
- Audit real estate contracts to determine clients’ rights
- Maintain and update web based client databases
- Coordinate implementation with subcontractors

Operation Manager  
Upstate Junk Pros, Inc.
01/02 to 07/05

- Manage daily activities including: staffing, scheduling, marketing, truck operations, payroll and corporate compliance
- Work proactively with franchise employees, coaching them on increasing revenue and achieving personal goals

Site Acquisition Specialist  
Baran Telecom, Inc.
06/01 to 12/02

- Negotiate leases, easements and ancillary contracts between property owners and client
- Manage 50+ turn-key projects using site-specific tracking processes to meet deadlines
- Coordinate with construction manager for scheduling and installation
- Perform all zoning and permitting activities

Leasing Manager    
Whalen & Company (Tetra Tech Corporation)
10/99 to 05/01

- Locate sites within specific geographic areas, ensure engineering standards are met. Compile all candidate data for presentation to the client.
- Negotiate terms with property owners that support the business needs of the client

COMPUTER SKILLS
Geographic Software: ArcGIS Desktop (v9.x and 10.x),  ArcGIS Publisher Extension, Geocoding (Address Locator), Data Driven Pages (DS Map Book) Extension, Georeferencing, Image Analyst
Databases: Microsoft Access, ESRI File and Personal Geodatabases
General: Microsoft Office 2003-2010, Adobe Acrobat
Other: Content Management System (CMS), Lucity (CMMS)
GPS: Trimble GeoExplorer (GeoXT, GeoXH) GPS Units, Trimble Pathfinder Office, Trimble TerraSync

EDUCATION
Certificate in Engineering Technology, Advanced GIS
Greenville Technical College, Greenville South Carolina

B.A., Environmental Studies
Minor, Earth Science
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago Illinois

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NYS GIS Association, Greenville County Geographic Information Alliance (GCGIA), South Carolina Arc Users Network (SCARC), Foothills Arc Users Network (FAUN), Lucity Regional User Group, Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)

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