Thomas Enns
West Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Accomplished GIS Analyst/Developer with extensive experience at Metro Vancouver and ESRI Canada Limited, showcasing expertise in ArcGIS Online, Python, and effective project management. Demonstrated success in developing innovative geospatial solutions and providing exceptional training, leveraging technical proficiency and strong communication skills to drive project excellence and innovation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Analyst / Developer
Metro Vancouver
Burnaby, Canada
01.2015 - Current
- ESRI Enterprise Portal Application Development, which includes Experience Builder, Field Maps, Arcade, and Python.
- ESRI AGOL Application Development, which includes Experience Builder, Field Maps, Survey123, Arcade, and Python.
- Engineered solution linking ESRI AGOL with Azure Entry ID.
- ESRI AGOL workflows with Python and Power Automate (Premium License workflows).
- Automated report creation with Power Automate and Survey123.
GIS Technologist
Metro Vancouver
Burnaby, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2025
- Metro Vancouver Liquid Wastewater Geospatial Warehouse photo application – HTML5, ESRI JavaScript API, ArcGIS Server.
- Metro Vancouver Parks 50th Anniversary Passport Application – ESRI GeoEvent Extension.
- MVMaps Internal and External Web Viewer design, system architecture, development, and support (ESRI JavaScript API, Microsoft MVC, Server Object Extensions).
- Sewer forecast modeling (ArcObjects)
- Sewer heat modeling (ArcObjects)
- Airmap (ESRI JavaScript API 3.17, Microsoft MVC)
- Graphic Air Emissions Inventory Application (G.A.E.I.A.) architect and developer.
Director
GIS Building Blocks Consulting Incorporated
North Vancouver, Canada
10.2008 - 10.2015
- Extract, transfer, and load process development
- Map production
- Project management
GIS Analyst/Developer/Technologist (Contractor)
Metro Vancouver
Burnaby, Canada
07.2007 - 10.2009
- SQL / SDE database support for Metro Vancouver.
- Population and land-use prediction analysis for Metro Vancouver waste-water planning (ArcObjects).
GIS Consultant, Ontario Region
ESRI Canada Limited
Toronto, Canada
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Design and development of web applications using ArcIMS
- GIS application customization and deployment using ArcObjects
- Install and Tune ArcSDE for SQL Server
- Provide exceptional ESRI Certified Technology Training at introductory and intermediate levels
- Presentation skills developed through participation in seminars, conferences, and demonstrations
GIS Analyst, Ontario Region
ESRI Canada Limited
Toronto, Canada
09.2003 - 01.2004
- Involved in regional consulting projects
- Provide training on ESRI Products and ESRI certified technology training courses
- Provide technical expertise on client inquiries
- Provide assistance for computer hardware and software configuration for client and in house systems
- Prepare and participate in trade shows, seminars, user conferences, pre-sales demonstrations, and responding to RFP’s
Education Support Analyst, Head Office
ESRI Canada Limited
Toronto, Canada
06.2001 - 09.2003
- Provided technical support for High Schools, Colleges and Universities who are using ESRI software
- Teaching High School teachers ESRI/ ESRI Canada products
- Design and Development of Education materials
- Education consulting
- Design and Development of administrative tools for education using ArcIMS
GIS Instructor for GIS certificate – Applied GIS
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
01.2003 - 04.2003
- Design course material for a University course
- Present course material for a University course
Education
Geographic Information Systems Certificate -
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario01.2001
Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours Geography - Information Technologies Specialization
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario01.1999
Skills
Skills
- Azure DevOps
- SharePoint integrations with ArcGIS Server and AGOL
- Enterprise Portal
- ArcGIS Online
- Utility Network Tracing
- Arcade
- Python
- Experience Builder
- Field Maps
- Survey123
- JavaScript API
- ArcObjects
- SQL
- SQL Server
- SDE
- ArcGIS Server
- SOE
- Spatial Integrations
Applications
- Airmap
- Tributary Search
- RAWN Calculations
- Drafting Vault Integration
- Sewer Overflow Public Notifications
- Hazard Tree Mobile Capture
- Drinking Water Leaks R eporting
- Spill Reporting
- Sanitary Overflow Notification
- Dam Safety Inspections Checklist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GIS Analyst / Developer
Metro Vancouver
01.2015 - Current
GIS Technologist
Metro Vancouver
01.2010 - 01.2025
Director
GIS Building Blocks Consulting Incorporated
10.2008 - 10.2015
GIS Analyst/Developer/Technologist (Contractor)
Metro Vancouver
07.2007 - 10.2009
GIS Consultant, Ontario Region
ESRI Canada Limited
09.2004 - 09.2006
GIS Analyst, Ontario Region
ESRI Canada Limited
09.2003 - 01.2004
GIS Instructor for GIS certificate – Applied GIS
McMaster University
01.2003 - 04.2003
Education Support Analyst, Head Office
ESRI Canada Limited
06.2001 - 09.2003
Geographic Information Systems Certificate -
McMaster University
Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours Geography - Information Technologies Specialization
University of Waterloo
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