Vasco Ronald OGUZUA
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Experienced IT Support Specialist with over 25 years in technical support and geospatial solutions. Strong background in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and user access management, with a focus on delivering effective solutions in remote environments. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure data integrity through meticulous project management and documentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS Specialist
Shared Health
Winnipeg
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Configure and administer real-time GIS support using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro to map critical incident locations and maintain technical accuracy during emergency response operations.
- Forecast healthcare facility accessibility under complex emergency scenarios by conducting spatial analyses using ArcGIS Pro and Python-based automation.
- Implement ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Experience Builder to deploy end-to-end geospatial tools supporting provincial emergency planning and recovery workflows.
- Manage the development of GIS solutions that bridge the gap between standard Esri products and specialized emergency management requirements.
GIS/Data Specialist
City of Whitehorse
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Configure ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Portal to manage geospatial resources for city staff, improving departmental access to Local Government Solutions.
- Administer ArcGIS Server to publish critical city GIS data as services, ensuring high availability for local government land record and infrastructure workflows.
- Develop Technical Documentation for ArcGIS Parcel Fabric and CAD integration to streamline municipal data management processes.
- Implement innovative GIS solutions to optimize city transportation and tourism infrastructure, delivering professional services within a municipal delivery model.
GIS Specialist
Monusco
Goma
12.2016 - 06.2023
- Administer enterprise geodatabases using Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, maintaining data integrity for complex spatial datasets.
- Manage collection and processing of spatial data to support end-to-end mission planning using ArcGIS Pro and JavaScript API integrations.
- Implement environmental compliance models and forecast potential spatial risks for military sites using ArcGIS Enterprise tools.
- Configure customized Esri dashboards using Arcade and Python to enhance operational visibility for senior mission stakeholders.
GIS Data Analyst
Chevron
Bakersfield, CA
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Manage oil and gas infrastructure mapping projects to support asset management, ensuring all deliverables met regulatory compliance and technical accuracy.
- Implement data visualization solutions for executive forecasting and project health reporting using the Esri software stack.
- Configure field data collection workflows using ArcGIS Field Maps and legacy tools to identify and map critical pipeline infrastructure defects.
- Administer spatial databases and integrate GPS data to facilitate lease acquisition and land record management within a SQL environment.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - GIS Applications Specialist
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Lindsay, ON01.1999
M.A. - Natural Resources Management
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON01.1998
B.Sc. - Physical Geography
National University of Lesotho
Roma, Lesotho01.1989
Skills
- Technical support
- Cloud-based tools
- System maintenance
- Python
- ArcGIS Online
- Technical documentation
- Data integrity
- Communication skills
- Troubleshooting
- User access management
- SQL Server
- ArcGIS Pro
- Project health monitoring
- GIS solutions
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Languages
English - Fluent
French - Basic
Certification
Certificate in Programme Management: Adaptive Monitoring and Evaluation Approach
Timeline
GIS Specialist
Shared Health
10.2024 - 04.2025
GIS/Data Specialist
City of Whitehorse
09.2024 - 10.2024
GIS Specialist
Monusco
12.2016 - 06.2023
GIS Data Analyst
Chevron
04.2014 - 12.2016
M.A. - Natural Resources Management
University of Windsor
B.Sc. - Physical Geography
National University of Lesotho
Post Graduate Certificate - GIS Applications Specialist
Sir Sandford Fleming College