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Michael Mcgahee

Strasburg, PA, USA

SUMMARY

An innovative, results-driven leader with demonstrated proficiency in geospatial analysis and data management. Over 15 years of experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to deliver solutions to clients in transportation, utilities, and public administration. Specialized focus in risk terrain modeling and predictive analysis to inform key decisions impacting public health and safety. Self-motivated, articulate, and data-driven; careful attention to detail. Seeking a full-time position in the Lancaster, PA area or vicinity, or fully remote.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

GIS SOFTWARE
• ArcGIS Desktop
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Enterprise
• ArcGIS Server
• Portal for ArcGIS
• ArcSDE

DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
• Survey123
• Field Maps
• ArcGIS Dashboards
• ArcGIS Web App Builder
• ArcGIS Experience Builder
• ModelBuilder
• Trapeze
• Python
• ArcGIS API for Python
• ArcPy
• SQL
• Microsoft Visio
• Jira
• Tableau

OTHER SKILLS
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Relationship Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR GIS SYSTEMS ANALYST, Southeastern PA Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Dec. 2018 - Present
(Philadelphia, PA)
• Directs the development, implementation, integration, operation, training, and maintenance of SEPTA's geographic information system
• Designs specialized GIS applications to visualize SEPTA’s transportation network and provide users with location-based insights
• Liaises with department leadership and technical support staff to ensure efficient delivery of mapping and geocoding services throughout SEPTA
• Oversees system upgrades and maintains SEPTA’s annual licensing agreement with ESRI
• Performs critical updates to SEPTA’s linear bus network to accommodate system deviations and adjustments
• Successfully launched SEPTA’s Open Data Portal to provide stakeholders with easy access to GIS data, ridership numbers, and financial reports
• Introduced new key performance indicators (KPIs) to quantify population near transit and equitable service metrics
• Developed original GIS layers to identify bus sub-network regions and consolidate stop-level ridership by individual street intersections
• Delivered triennial Title VI Compliance reporting and analysis of major service changes to SEPTA’s transit network, in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) mandate, amidst ongoing departmental reorganization
• Recipient of GVF’s 2023 Top TDM Professionals Under 40 Award for continuing efforts to support regional transportation planning initiatives

GIS ANALYST II, Washington College Aug. 2015 – July 2018
(Chestertown, MD)
• Led team of analysts and student workers in supporting the Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO) with regular mapping and analysis of traffic records and highway safety data
• Guided Maryland State Police (MSP) and other law enforcement agencies in setting up saturation patrols to reduce DUI crashes and other highway incidents
• Performed analysis of State Highway Administration (SHA) crash datasets to determine fatality rates and establish causes of traffic-related deaths
• Conducted demographic profiles of neighborhoods with high rates of impaired driving offenders to identify environmental factors influencing at-risk driving behaviors
• Collaborated with statewide liquor licensing agencies to maintain databases of alcohol vendors and license violations in all 24 Maryland counties and Baltimore City
• Documented enhancements to MHSO’s linear risk terrain model through the integration of Network Analyst functionality
• Promoted ongoing highway safety efforts at Traffic Records Forum and Delmarva GIS Conference

GIS ANALYST, Earth Data Incorporated Oct. 2015 – Apr. 2016
(Centreville, MD)
• Organized team of contract workers tasked with developing multi-user geodatabases to be used by the Army Geospatial Center (AGC) for tactical and relief operations
• Developed quality control specifications for the digitization and attribution of critical infrastructure assets
• Trained colleagues on interpreting aerial photographs and satellite images

GIS RECORDS TECHNICIAN I, Prince William County Service Authority Jan. 2014 – Aug. 2015
(Woodbridge, VA)
• Reviewed databases of historical sketches and record drawings
• Identified discrepancies with existing as-built plans and documented corrections to as-builts
• Performed necessary GIS updates to improve the overall quality of Authority’s GIS database of water and sewer utility assets

GEOGRAPHER, United States Census Bureau Jan. 2009 – Jan. 2013
(Suitland, MD)
• Enhanced census tabulation efforts through regular maintenance to the MAF/TIGER database (MTDB)
• Instructed colleagues on adjusting linear and point features and updating feature attributes within the MTDB
• Drafted software requirements specifications for implementing and streamlining an Oracle-based quality control (QC) system

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Science, Geography, Virginia Tech Aug. 2005 – December 2008
• Master’s Thesis: Scale and the Interpretation of Voting Patterns in Virginia, 2003-2006

Bachelor of Arts, Geography, Virginia Tech Aug. 2001 – May 2005
• Cum Laude

Michael Mcgahee

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