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Ryan Hensel

Carbondale, CO, USA

RYAN HENSEL
GIS Analyst • Utility & Infrastructure Systems • ArcGIS Enterprise
Carbondale, CO • (520) 440-3525 • rhensel44@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

GIS Analyst with 9+ years of experience supporting utility and infrastructure operations through enterprise geospatial systems, field data integration, and workflow automation. Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure data — from GNSS field collection and as-built integration to database design, web services, and decision-support applications. Experienced leading GIS operations for municipal utilities, developing Python-based tools, and driving the adoption of ArcGIS Enterprise platforms that improve operational efficiency for field crews, engineers, and leadership.

EXPERIENCE
GIS Analyst — Utilities Systems | City of Aspen • Aspen, CO
May 2022 – Present
▸Serve as the sole GIS lead for the Utilities Department, providing geospatial support across water and electric operations for distribution crews, engineers, and project managers.
▸Manage enterprise GIS workflows for critical water and electric infrastructure across ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Esri Field Maps, including 84 miles of water distribution pipeline serving the City of Aspen.
▸Designed and deployed a comprehensive hydrant maintenance tracking system integrating Field Maps, operational dashboards, and a SQL Server database view with dynamic symbology driven by live inspection records.
▸Built Python (ArcPy) and ModelBuilder tools to automate data processing, QA/QC workflows, structured Excel exports for engineering analysis, and 811 utility mapping request outputs.
▸Led migration of legacy water and electric datasets to ArcGIS Utility Network, including data cleanup, topology error resolution, and post-deployment configuration.
▸Integrate GNSS/RTK field collection data with enterprise GIS systems, ensuring field-verified asset accuracy throughout construction and maintenance activities.
▸Georeference as-built drawings and incorporate new infrastructure into enterprise datasets; produce high-quality cartographic products for engineering and operations teams.
▸Administer ArcGIS Enterprise content including service publishing, group management, and user access for departmental staff.

Utility Mapper | Roaring Fork Utility Locators • Snowmass, CO
Aug 2021 – May 2022
▸Located underground utilities using radio detection and GPS equipment to support safe excavation and construction activities.
▸Processed and organized daily field datasets for integration into GIS systems and client mapping products.
▸Produced accurate final mapping outputs used by clients for field operations and project planning.

Senior Forester | Florida Forest Service • Tallahassee, FL
May 2018 – Aug 2021
▸ Managed land and resource operations across large state forest areas, overseeing planning,
compliance, and project execution.
▸ Analyzed spatial datasets and produced GIS-based maps to support land management, conservation
planning, and grant reporting.
▸ Maintained and updated geographic data for state and local stakeholders; provided technical guidance
to county commissions, municipal agencies, and private landowners.
Forester | Big Bend Forestry • Tallahassee, FL
Aug 2017 – May 2018
▸ Administered timber sales and land operations on large privately owned forests; conducted invasive
species control and prescribed burn operations.

Project Forester | F4 Tech • Tallahassee, FL
Nov 2015 – Jul 2017
▸ Collected and analyzed forest inventory data using GPS and GIS tools; managed contracts and
subcontractors for natural resource projects.

KEY PROJECTS
▸ Utility Network Migration — Led transition of legacy water and electric datasets to ArcGIS Utility
Network, including data cleanup, topology error resolution, and post-deployment system configuration
and maintenance.
▸ Hydrant Maintenance System — Designed end-to-end GIS workflow integrating Esri Field Maps,
operational dashboards, and a SQL Server database view to dynamically visualize hydrant inspection
status in real time, improving compliance visibility for operations staff.
▸ Automated Data Export Tools — Developed Python/ArcPy geoprocessing tools that transform
complex utility datasets into structured Excel outputs for engineering analysis and contractor
coordination, eliminating manual data handling steps.

S K I L L S
GIS Platforms: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Esri Field Maps
Data & Systems: Utility Network (Water & Electric), SQL Server (queries, joins, views), Geodatabase
management
Automation: Python (ArcPy), ModelBuilder, workflow automation, geoprocessing tool development
Field & Collection: GNSS / RTK workflows, GPS data integration, UAV data collection
Other: Cartography, data quality control, as-built integration, infrastructure mapping

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
M.S., Geographic Information Science • Northwest Missouri State University • 2023
B.S., Forestry • Northern Arizona University • 2014
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Ryan Hensel

Posted 2026-04-20 under Government