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Stephannie Wirtz

Experience Level: 10 Years or More
Location: Saint Louis, MO USA
Last Updated: September 3, 2010

Experience

System Engineer – Global Infrastructure (Geographic Information Systems)
Monsanto, St. Louis, MO Dec 2008 – Current
• Lead Global Infrastructure Team in implementation of an Enterprise Geographic Information System platform
• Create Enterprise GIS framework
• Design system architecture for implementing Enterprise GIS framework
• Install and configure all server-based GIS software (ArcGIS Server, Image Server, SDE, Geoportal) in distributed, high availability environment
• Coordinate installations across various infrastructure teams including SOA, Web, DBA, and Storage
• Deploy web-based spatial data portal using ESRI’s ArcGIS Server Geoportal Extension
• Work with various departments globally across Monsanto to identify GIS initiatives, define value propositions, translate business requirements into functional requirements, plan and implement within Enterprise GIS platform
• Design the required infrastructure to support enterprise capacity and performance requirements within existing corporate IT standards
• Provide database expertise for design, creation and management of spatial database using ESRI’s SDE and Oracle
• Support the development and coordination of internal GIS workflow processes and standards
• Provide GIS technical leadership to application team
• Perform project management tasks including tracking project tasks, issues/risks, timelines and financials
• Assist in the recruiting and hiring of GIS team members

Senior Technical Analyst
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Saint Charles, MO, May 2004 – Nov 2008
• Professional Services representative for regional ArcGIS Server/ArcSDE client installations, implementations, training and support
• Regional Subject Matter Expert in ArcSDE (Spatial Database Engine)
• Implement ESRI software and solutions in diverse computer and network environments
• Manage projects through every phase of SDLC including defining scope, requirements, implementation, testing and deployment
• Develop and design solutions for clients to increase capabilities of their software investments
• SDE workflow analysis and recommendations for specific clients
• ArcGIS Server custom web application development for specific client requirements
• Perform in-house and on-site customized training for clients on software applications
• Provide continual support to clients
• Document all work performed at client sites for future reference using ISO 9000 standards
• Configuration and Tuning expert for ArcSDE running on Oracle and MS SQL Server
• Maintain technical skills consistent with the software industry
• System configuration of training and marketing servers and laptops in regional office
• Database Administrator for in-house production databases instances running both SQL Server and Oracle and using both Windows and Unix (Solaris) operating systems
• Course Instructor for various ESRI server-side products including
– ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server
– ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for Oracle
– Data Management in the Multi-user Geodatabase
– Managing Editing Workflows in the Multi-user Geodatabase
– Introduction to the Multi-user Geodatabase
– Introduction to ArcGIS Server

Software Developer/Analyst
Virtual Communication Services, Manchester,MO, August 2001 – October 2003
• Manage projects through every phase of SDLC including defining scope, requirements, implementation, testing and deployment
• Assess and estimate client requirements.
• Customize web-based Virtual Project Management Intranet (VPMi) application and database to meet client needs utilizing Microsoft Visual SourceSafe and InterDev
• Logical Database Modeling using Erwin
• Physical Database Modifications including creating views, functions, stored procedures, tablespaces, and scheduled jobs
• Install VPMi application and database at client sites on client web servers and database servers (Oracle 8i or higher).
• Participate in all aspects of the software delivery and configuration process.
• Deliver the next generation of standards-based secure solutions for project and process management.
• Perform project management assessments
• Configure IIS web servers
• Train end-users on VPMi functionality.
• Develop new and improved functionality for the base VPMi application.
• Support VPMi end-users.

M.A. Computer Resources & Information Management
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Completed March 2002, GPA 3.97

B.A. Psychology, Minor Criminology/Criminal Justice
University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
Completed May 2000, GPA 3.4

General Information

Experienced IT professional specializing in GIS technology specifically ESRI’s ArcGIS product suite. Interested in long-term opportunities located in the St.Louis, Missouri area.

• Expertise with system architecture and integration design
• Experience using all ArcGIS products specifically ArcSDE and ArcGIS Server
• Experience designing and creating logical and physical databases
• Practical web development experience using ESR’s ArcGIS Server .NET and JAVA application developer frameworks and JavaScript and Flex application programming interfaces
• Familiarity with various web servers including IIS, Tomcat and Web Logic
• Extensive database administration and development experience with both Oracle and SQL Server databases including creating new instances, materialized views, functions, stored procedures, jobs, performance tuning and maintenance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Over 15 years experience working with various database technologies including: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 and Access.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Software Development experience utilizing the Software Development Lifecycle
• Experience with several different programming languages including: VB.Net, Visual Basic, VBA, SQL, PL/SQL, VBScript, JAVA, JavaScript, Adobe Flex (ActionScript ) and XML, HTML, Classic ASP and ASP.NET