Brian Malepsy
Gardner
Summary
Dedicated GIS Specialist with proven skills in database construction, analysis, mapping, and quality control. My daily outlook on my job is "make my boss' job easier", with this thought always present I am a valuable member of any team no matter the role. Reliable, self motivated, with an attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Specialist II
AECOM
Kansas City, MO
09.2023 - Current
- Constructed comprehensive GIS databases, adhering to FEMA guidelines, to bolster local government operations.
- Contributed with development and quality checks from beginning to end, a countywide flood mapping project for Iowa local governments. In addition, worked on data development and quality checks on basemaps and regulatory paperwork for other counties.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enable GIS team to effectively create targeted flood maps in response to local government client requests.
- Executed floodplain deliverable production using both legacy and current versions of ArcGIS software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Monitored and analyzed changes in federal floodplain mapping standards to ensure compliance and best practices.
- Facilitated training sessions for colleagues on technical and regulatory knowledge and skills.
Cartography Technician II
Garmin
Olathe, KS
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Mentored junior staff on GIS software applications and best practices.
- Evaluated emerging GIS technologies, recommending solutions to enhance organizational capabilities and service delivery.
- Consistently met project deadlines through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks, 100% of projects I completed were submitted in a timely manner.
- Engineered and refined comprehensive mapping solutions, facilitating effective navigation for marine GPS unit users in the commercial sector.
- Improved data accuracy by performing regular quality control checks on GIS databases.
- Analyzed and converted sonar data to produce detailed maps that depict underwater terrain and sediment characteristics.
Cartography Technician I
Garmin
Olathe, KS
10.2014 - 10.2021
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Conducted spatial analysis using both Proprietary software and industry standard software for marine cartography products.
- Developed and maintained geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring accuracy of spatial data analyses and outputs.
- Transferred and rescaled information from aerial photographs to complete maps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography/GIS And History
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI06-2014
Skills
- ArcGIS/Pro
- QGIS
- Global Mapper
- Autoclean
- GIS quality assurance
- GIS data development
- GIS data analysis
- Georeferencing
- Sonar Data
- Federal Floodplain Mapping
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Committed
Timeline
GIS Specialist II
AECOM
09.2023 - Current
Cartography Technician II
Garmin
10.2021 - 08.2023
Cartography Technician I
Garmin
10.2014 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geography/GIS And History
Carthage College