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Josh Adams

Columbia, MO, USA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
GIS Specialist with 6+ years of experience in geospatial data management, analysis, and cartography. Expertise in leveraging Esri ArcGIS and GIS software tools to deliver innovative solutions for utilities, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Skilled in data acquisition, process optimization, and visualization to support critical decision-making. Recognized for problem-solving, collaboration, and driving process improvements in high-stakes environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES
GIS Analysis & Mapping
Utility Infrastructure Planning
Esri ArcGIS Pro & AGOL
QA/QC Processes
Data Visualization & Reporting
CAD/GIS Integration (Microstation, AutoCAD)
Project Management
Technical Documentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Xcellent Technology Solutions – GIS Innovation Specialist
October 2024 – Present

Supporting the U.S. Geological Survey’s Dynamic Mapping Team to develop and maintain The National Map.
Leveraging Esri ArcGIS Pro, GDAL, and ArcGIS Server to deliver high-quality geospatial products such as US Topo.
Collaborating with an Agile team to streamline geospatial data processing and workflows.
Creating and maintaining technical documentation in compliance with FGDC and ISO geospatial standards.
Conducting quality assurance to ensure data integrity and consistency across mapping systems.
Proposing innovative solutions to improve geospatial data analysis and mapping processes.

UDC LLC – GIS Specialist (Remote)
May 2022 – Present

PG&E California – Standards Review & AUD Configuration (03/2024 – Present)

Reviewed PG&E standards and developed custom/model tables for template builder configurations.
Conducted testing for Phase 2 AUD and UDH-GIS implementations.
PPL Rhode Island – QA Testing & AUD Configuration (11/2023 – 04/2024)

Tested and documented AUD configuration results, ensuring performance requirements were met.
Updated rules and validated configuration requirements for implementation.
Heijmans Schiphol Airport – UDH-GIS Pilot Phase (07/2023 – 02/2024)

Supported GIS Import/Export features using Model Mapper for Schiphol Airport project.
Portland General Electric – Work Order Posting (12/2022 – 07/2023)

Managed work order data for electric distribution GIS and provided QC support for technicians.
C4 Technologies – Sr GIS Technician (Contract)
September 2021 – May 2022

Enhanced mapping systems for municipal clients, ensuring high-quality geospatial data accuracy.
Davey Resource Group – GIS Field Technician (Contract)
June 2021 – August 2021

Conducted GIS fieldwork, collecting spatial data for vegetation and land use management.
Surdex Corporation – Aerial Photographer/Orthographic Technician (Part-Time)
March 2020 – November 2020

Captured and processed aerial imagery to support orthographic mapping projects for governmental and private clients.

CERTIFICATIONS
Google Coursera – Project Management Certificate
Esri Certifications: ArcGIS Pro Basics, AGOL Admin, ArcGIS API for Python
PostgreSQL Databases with PGAdmin – Udemy
The Complete SQL Course – Udemy

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Bachelor of Business Administration – Columbia College, Columbia, MO

AWARDS
Eagle Scout Award – Boy Scouts of America (1993)
State Award for Missouri Trails Project – American Trails (2019)

Josh Adams

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