Brenda Van Etten
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Seven years experience using GIS and four years in the Energy Storage industry solving spatial and non-spatial problems as a trusted lead, researcher, analyst and manager. Solution-focused and intuitive with positive attitude and experience managing teams of five or more CAD and GIS professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
GIS Manager
Key Capture Energy
Albany, NY
04.2019 - Current
- Created and set up a GIS department, GIS system, and GIS team from scratch as one of the first dozen members of the startup organization.
- Acquired all electrical infrastructure data and land parcel data for North America, Federal and State maintained environmental data and local zoning data, and integrated this data into our internal GIS for prospecting.
- Worked as an authoritative figure in Development for land review and opportunity identification by designing site diligence processes in support of greenfield prospecting and project acquisition efforts.
- Designed the CAD process associated with the production of Preliminary BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Layouts by working with the Technology team and the CAD Engineer to inform consultants and identify viable development areas for construction.
- Developed prospecting procedures associated with BESS and Solar +. Developed a script that automated prospecting and built a model for suitability analysis. Responsible for identifying 6000+ MW in the internal development pipeline in NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, ISONE, and PJM.
- Streamlined data management and automated GIS tasks associated with environmental and electrical review, interconnection queue mapping, and review of M&A opportunities.
- Using ArcGIS Online built custom, on-demand, internal company web maps and web apps for every department in the company.
- Developed an internal GIS tracking system to submit GIS requests, track deliverables between departments and generate reports.
- Created draft exhibits for use in technical submittals, RFP submittals, interconnection requests, public hearings, board meetings with stakeholders, and legal agreements with landowners.
Lead GIS Analyst
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for content analysis, validation, cleansing, collection and reporting for the internal GIS system: Apple Maps.
- Analyzed and validated data content and assemble new content from various sources, including databases, files/spreadsheets, and websites.
- Respond to data inquiries from various groups within the organization.
- Created and published regularly scheduled reports.
- Worked with software developers to create and execute overall test strategy by participating in agile based development cycles of new map features.
GIS Research Analyst
The Institute For Health And The Environment
Rensselaer, NY
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Participated in GIS Research of chemical pollution in the tri-state area, Hudson River communities, and Western NY, with an emphasis on ESRI's ArcGIS Pro.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create data fact sheets and reports on specific chemicals for court proceedings.
- Produced project specific shapefiles and geodatabases, performed analysis of environmental and chemical data, and designed maps for presentations and websites.
Education
Graduate Certificate - GIS Programming And Software Development
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2023
Certificate: GIS And Spatial Analysis
University At Albany
Albany, NY12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University At Albany
Albany06.2017
Skills
- ArcGIS Pro Desktop
- ArcGIS Online Portal
- AutoCAD
- Web Mapping (Desktop/Mobile)
- Scripting (SQL, Javascript, Python)
- PostGIS
- ENVI for Remote Sensing
- ModelBuilder for ArcGIS Pro
- GeoDatabase Management
- MS Office Suite and Office365 Management
- GitHub
- GoogleEarth Pro
Certification
ESRI Classes: Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps, Where Deep Learning Meets GIS, Python: Map Automation in ArcGIS Pro, Python for Everyone
Conventions and Seminars: EUCI GIS Fundamentals for Utilities, NY-BEST, The Challenges of Offshore Wind in California, IRA Energy Communities Mapping, IRA Opportunity Zones: These Tax Credits go to Eleven
Accomplishments
Sustainability + ESG, Hiking, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Weightlifting, Rowing, Running, Skiing, Digital Photography, Yoga, Nutrition, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, Open Mapping.
Quote
“What you do makes a difference. And you have to decide what difference you want to make.”
Jane Goodall
Timeline
GIS Manager
Key Capture Energy
04.2019 - Current
Lead GIS Analyst
Apple Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2019
GIS Research Analyst
The Institute For Health And The Environment
01.2016 - 12.2017
Graduate Certificate - GIS Programming And Software Development
Pennsylvania State University
Certificate: GIS And Spatial Analysis
University At Albany
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University At Albany
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