Welcome to the Benjamin Sloboda Online Portfolio

Senior GIS Specialis/Web Developer , AMEC Environment & Infrastructure January 2012-Present

AMEC Earth & Environmental, Denver, Colorado

Job as GIS web developer in charge of Flex Application development and deployment

· Utilized DotNetNuke 5.x and 6.x for website content management

· Created custom skins and containers for DNN using HTML and CSS

· Customized Urban Tree Canopy map data display within Flex Viewer using Flex Builder 4.5

· Version control with Mercurial repositories

· Virtual machine set-up on Amazon EC2 cloud server

· Converted older Visual Basic code to C# for use in ArcDesktop

· Designed all graphics for HTML website, from icons and buttons to backgrounds and skins

· Programmed Python scripts for creation of databases in ArcSDE, including Domain and Subtype classifications, creation of new feature classes and datasets, automated normalization tools, import/export of data, and interchange file conversion

· Built and maintained SQL Server 2008 maintenance and backup schedules

· COGO cadastral data generation from plats and orthorectified imagery in ArcGIS 10.0

· Presented new developments to clients and internally using PowerPoint and Prezi

· Generated User Stories and flowcharts for website design and development

· Implemented, tested, and supported the installation and maintenance of ArcGIS software

· Demonstrated ability to track details of work performed for oil and gas clients

· Performed administration and configuration of applications, including logins and security

· Worked face to face and remotely with other employees for technical issues

· Recommended hardware and software upgrades for continuous GIS operation

· Maintained ESRI Developer Network (EDN) license for testing purposes

· Delivered one-on-one and group classroom technical training to other employees

· Installed and administered ArcSDE databases on SQL Server 2008 R2

· Worked heavily with IT support in the office, including performing emergency IT duties

· Produced maps for Water Resources engineers, Stormwater and Hydrology managers, Forestry consultants, and Administrative presentations

· Aided in DNS, DHCP, IP and other networking issues within the office

· Assisted in the preparation of project proposals and presentation materials

· Demonstrated knowledge of desktop, server, and hardware peripherals

· Authored documentation for projects, including Python script usage and geodatabase management

· Ensured that project utilization targets were met or exceeded

· Utilized several ESRI GIS add-ons, including Spatial Analyst and COGO toolset

· Logged two bug reports for ESRI software

Adjunct Instructor , PPCC January 2010-Present

Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Presented College-level courses in GIS Project Management and GPS

· Supervised curriculum development alongside colleagues

· Conducted lectures to students on GIS and GPS interoperability and industry standards

· Prepared all lecture notes and lesson plans, administered examinations

· Involved in coordination of special events involving college and industry officials

· Hands-on hardware support for GPS devices and interoperability with existing systems

GIS Lead , El Paso Teller 911 Authority March 2008-May 2011

El Paso/Teller County E9-1-1 Authority, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job as GIS Lead in charge of all data used by El Paso and Teller Counties 9-1-1 Emergency Services

· In charge of GIS Department, including custom edits using ArcGIS and updates of VisiCAD and ContactMap with intermodal integration

· Maintained geographic and tabular data for specialized transportation and jurisdictional boundaries

· Designed data warehouse for ten 911 Call Centers with geographic and tabular transportation data sets

· Utilized ArcServer to implement web-based mapping system

· Created manual and technical training for proper editing techniques and common errors

· Edited and regularly corrected data and brought entire system up to speed for Live Routing updates

· Implemented, designed, and created specialized 911 mapping tools using ArcObjects, VB, and Python

· Represented company in multi-government organization determined to attain aerial imagery in very specific formats and budgeted price

· Arbitrated discussion and contractual obligations for acquisition and deployment of aerial imagery in conjunction with day-to-day operation of Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)

· Experienced working with complex databases to query and manipulate data

Geodetic Technician , Sanborn November 2007-March 2008

Sanborn Mapping Company, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job included flying Photography missions and processing of data in the office

· Collected Aerial data with Vexcell Digital Camera

· Pre and Post Processed data using ArcGIS, GrafNav, Microstation, TerraModel and POSPac

· Consulted with management on implementing new statistics-based work improvement and tracking program

· Handled ground-based GPS networking for tracking methodology

· Surveyed GPS data with Trimble 5700 and Zephyr technology

· Validated aerial acquisition data using GPS RTK network

· Programmed Python scripts to track Imagery Version check-in/check-out status

Image Analyst , I-Cubed April 2007–May 2007

Information, Integration, and Imaging LLC, Fort Collins, Colorado

Job limited to using PCI Geomatica to mosaic images seamlessly together

· Enhanced imagery from Geoeye for use with Yahoo! Maps

· Utilized Python scripts to achieve better results with photo-mosaicking

· Orthorectification of images from raw data

· Generated Python arrays for code-based matching system

· Coordinated transfer of allocated systems to new location

Park Ranger (Boat), North Sterling State Park May 2005 – Oct 2006

Colorado State Parks and Recreation, Sterling, Colorado

Job entailed being outside all day, while keeping an eye on details relating to the public and the park.

· Collected water clarity tests and bathymetry throughout season to determine hazard mitigation

· Planned project management of sign placement with coordination of GIS map files

· Self-Motivation demonstrated by authoring Boat Law Enforcement Manual for Sterling State Park

· Provided consultation to U.S. Wildlife Department with national and regional objectives and priorities