Joshua Geoghegan
GIS Analyst
0407806335
My name
is Joshua Geoghegan and I am a GIS Analyst at Lonely Planet Publications. I
have worked in the GIS industry for around seven years. I have experience with
the ESRI suite of software and some experience with MapInfo.
In my current
role I build and test mapping resources for the cartographic team, including border
templates and style files in ArcMap, along with updating the GIS database to
support these resources. The border templates and style files are utilised when
the cartographers create maps for guidebooks using custom mapping software and
ArcMap. I test for the most efficient mapping processes using both ArcGIS tools
and the custom mapping tools, which I then document and train the team. A large
part of my job is to provide technical support using the service desk, and I
attend to the majority of GIS related service requests. The cartographers rely
on my expertise to solve problems that may stop them from working. From time to
time I am required to communicate to the cartographic team as well as the
managing cartography team when technical issues need to be discussed.
To keep
on top of data requirements, I prepare GIS resources such as imagery and
personal geodatabases for our partners who digitise our imagery. I then quality
check and upload the incoming digitised data onto our GIS server. Another part
of my role is to order this imagery through different suppliers. The purchased
imagery is then prepared for digitisation with tasks such as orthorectifying, georeferencing,
mosaicing and resampling. Daily tasks are made transparent to the team with
daily “standups”, and the team’s tasks are planned using the Agile methodology.
My role
requires me to maintain the GIS databases using both ESRI software and SQL
Server. Database tasks include creating SQL reports for the cartographic team
using SQL Server and Report Builder, creating an SQL database and Microsoft
Access interface using Visual Basic for a project management system for
publishing staff, and restoring the GIS and SQL databases when required.
My
previous role as a cartographer involved updating and creating maps for
guidebooks using AutoCAD, ArcMap, custom GIS tools and Adobe Illustrator. This role
required a great eye for detail. I always completed my work ahead of schedule
and to a high standard. It allowed me to prove my project management skills, as
I often had to balance multiple projects at a time.
A
temporary stint at a local council gave me experience with MapInfo 7.5, used
for asset management tasks and for improving the GIS usability for departments
within the council. I collected data to assess the condition of car parks,
kerbs and footpaths, and I entered this data along with historical data into
the GIS. I also redesigned icons for the council GIS and created maps for
council departments.
Below is
a list of the software I have experience with:
- Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator 10-CS4, Photoshop
- ArcSDE, ArcMap, ArcInfo & ArcCatalog 8-10
- ArcGIS Server
- AutoCAD (some CivilCAD experience)
- CorelDRAW
- Fontlab Studio
- Map Info 7.5
- Microsoft Office Suite: Access, Excel & Word
- Microstation
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005-2008 & Report Builder 2
- Visual Basic
The type
of role I am looking for is a GIS/Spatial Analyst position, preferably in
Victoria but I would consider interstate. As I love to challenge myself, I
would like a role that will allow me to build on my SQL and database skills,
which have already contributed to Lonely Planet’s production team. I am very
experienced in providing training and support. I would also enjoy some field
data collection if possible but I consider it a bonus and it will not affect my
decision to take on the role. I take pride in my work, and I have a great work
ethic that won’t disappoint.
My
contact details are below:
Joshua
Geoghegan
Email: joshua.james.1979@gmail.com
Phone:
0407806335
Please
don’t hesitate to contact me for further information.
Thank
you,
Joshua
