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Alexander Videka
GIS Analyst
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Experienced GIS Analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Highly skilled in ESRI ArcGIS software and data analysis techniques with 3 years municipal GIS, and over 2.5 years of product management and quality assurance experience in software development. Motivated to continuously learn, grow and excel in the information technology sector. I am currently pursuing a CAPM certification to enhance my project management skill set.
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Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
GIS Analyst
Brant County
08.2021 - Current
- Administrates geospatial data in SQL Server SDE environment
- Administrates internal and external map services via ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Online for use in Web / Field Map applications
- Develops and maintains VertiGIS studio Workflow / Report / Print templates for use in Essentials Manager and Studio Web deployments by building robust analysis workflows.
- IMS 200 certified member of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) standby list to participate in EOC events and administrate GIS services during EOC activities
- Produces and presents GIS initiatives before County council, neighbouring GIS agencies, and county committees
- Integrates attribute and calculation rules on SQL Server SDE feature classes to enforce data integrity and asset management standards
- Administrates integration of EOS Gold Arrow GPS units for use with Field Maps for asset capture, inspection and location updates
- Created and manages public VertiGIS Studio Web application to connect County of Brant residents with local ISP information
- Certified RPAS Advanced Pilot with experience flying M300 / Phantom 4 V2 Pro drones
- Developed Drone-to-web map workflow enabling staff access to ortho imagery via internal Essentials Manager web map viewer
- Developed and supplied updated contour layer using automation processing techniques via FME software
- Created core infrastructure asset audit template sheet and provides ongoing GIS support to Asset Management project by serving as key GIS liaison to translate business rules into asset attribute updates
- Created QA/QC procedure to monitor database sourcing of published web services in support of Oracle to SQL database migration procedure
- Continuously delivers GIS solutions to division stakeholders within Brant including Economic Development & Tourism, Policy Planning, Environmental Services, Infrastructure Services, Legal and Property Services, and Corporate Services
- Completes annual spatial analysis project for WCCD using county data resulting in consistent ISO 37120 platinum level certification
- Maintains GIS data transfers between Teranet and CriSYS 911 platforms for parcel fabric mapping and emergency dispatch routing using FME and ArcGIS Pro model builder
- Provides ongoing GIS module training and support to over 25 county employees spanning all divisions
- Regularly develops cartographic static and dynamic mapping products
- Regularly liaises with project stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure deliverables meet requirements and follow expectations
Associate Product Manager
Avenza Systems
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Produced content and presented at the 2021 GeoIgnite virtual conference & 2021 Avenza User Conference
- Meticulously charted entire mobile application using MindManager software to interactive schematic to assist product design
- Analyzed usage metrics using Google Analytics, Firebase and Data Studio to produce statistics dashboard, driving strategic planning
- Diligently audited products to meet accessibility standards and provide consistent user experience across all platforms
- Regularly convened with Support department and customer representatives to identify outstanding product pain point feedback, driving design improvements
- Created company wide support escalation flow diagram as part of initiative to standardize customer escalation protocol
- Wrote both internal and customer facing documentation for training exercises, release notes, feature blogs posts and troubleshooting techniques
- Was responsible for localizing all product elements each release, managing translations to 11 different languages
- Produced product documentation to communicate and align key stakeholders with components of upcoming features and updates
- Liaised with clients to develop deep understanding of business needs and current market landscape
Quality Assurance Specialist
Avenza Systems
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Participated in design and refinement of features under development for web, server, and mobile application products for over 10 successful product releases
- Created, managed and executed on product test plans, user acceptance criteria and data organizational strategies
- Created over 1100 JIRA tickets for defects, improvement suggestions, new feature ideas, and test plan criteria
- Served as tier 2 escalation channel for customer reported non-conformance issues.
Education
Course Credit - Software Testing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON 02.2019 - 04.2019
Graduate Certificate - GIS Applications Specialist
Fleming College
Lindsay 09.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physical And Environmental Geography
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON 09.2012 - 04.2016
Skills
ESRI ArcGIS (ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro / Field Maps)
Python Programming
FME Workbench
Oracle / SQL Database Management
Web GIS Applications (VertiGIS, ArcGIS Server / Enterprise / Online)
Remote Sensing (PCI Geomatica, DroneDeploy)
GPS Devices (Garmin / Trimble / EOS)
Product Design
Documentation Management
Spatial Analysis
Strategic Planning
AutoCAD for ArcGIS
Interests
Hiking and the outdoors
Aquariums
Certification
Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate - Transport Canada
Timeline
GIS Analyst
Brant County
08.2021 - Current
Associate Product Manager
Avenza Systems
10.2020 - 08.2021
Course Credit - Software Testing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
02.2019 - 04.2019
Quality Assurance Specialist
Avenza Systems
12.2018 - 10.2020
Graduate Certificate - GIS Applications Specialist
Fleming College
09.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physical And Environmental Geography
University of Toronto
09.2012 - 04.2016