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DANA BURTON

Granada Hills,CA

Summary

Collaborative software developer known for approachability, dependability, and meticulous attention to detail. Builds reliable, maintainable solutions that support both technical teams and end users through thoughtful design, clear coding practices, and thorough testing. Passionate about automation, process improvement, and developing practical solutions to everyday challenges.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

SWCA Environmental Consulting

Senior Software Specialist
01.2026 - Current

Job overview

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy a comprehensive full stack reporting application.
  • Reviewed code for quality, consistency, performance, and maintainability, helping reduce production errors and strengthen release readiness.
  • Led Scrum meetings and project coordination efforts to improve communication, track progress, resolve blockers, and keep deliverables on schedule.
  • Developed MCP servers and agentic AI–driven QA/QC tools to improve GIS data confidence, accelerate technology adoption, and strengthen quality-control workflows. Leveraged AI to build applications that enhance the GIS user experience and deliver innovative automation solutions.

SWCA Environmental Consulting

Staff Geospatial Scientist
03.2023 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Developed dozens of complex surveys in Survey 123 and automated reports using JSReport using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Meeting directly with clients, creating production plans, and delivering high-quality solutions on schedule.
  • Applied extensive geospatial science expertise to software development initiatives.
  • Created ETL scripts, recurring data-processing workbooks, and developed an automated ArcGIS toolbox suite.
  • Configured Azure databases and supporting infrastructure for APIs, webhooks for automated spatial calculations.
  • Participated actively in pair programming and rigorous code reviews to improve code quality, consistency, and maintainability.

Apple Maps Contracted by RMSI

Senior GIS Data Analyst
04.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Managed complex hierarchical datasets, including one-to-many and many-to-many relationships, while enforcing business rules governing connections between local and municipal government entities.
  • Transformed, cleaned, and validated large datasets using advanced SQL queries, Python scripts, and ETL workflows.
  • Quickly learned Apple Maps’ proprietary software and completed complex assignments efficiently with minimal oversight.
  • Implemented Git-based version control practices to strengthen code management, collaboration, and change tracking.

Apple Maps Contracted by Apex Sytems

GIS Data Analyst
04.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Became Lead GIS Analyst after 6 months. Managed a small team of 4 technicians.
  • Fed OCR data to LLM and managed data accuracy with strong organization, attention to detail, and effective time management.
  • Created and maintained Tableau dashboards and reports to help visualize trends, track project progress, and support data driven decisions.
  • Developed, maintained, and updated spatial databases using ArcGIS, GIS tools.

Peet's Coffee

Shift Manager
04.2017 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Supervised daily operations, delegated tasks, and trained staff.
  • Financial responsibility over day-to-day transactions
  • Managed ordering and receiving inventory
  • Developed leadership, communication, and issue resolution skills in a fast paced team environment.

Education

Applied Skills

Microsoft And Github from Artificial Intelligence
06-2026

University Overview

  • GitHub Copilot Certification, GH-300 — GitHub, 2026
  • Microsoft Applied Skills: Resolve GitHub Issues Using GitHub Copilot — Microsoft, 2026
  • Microsoft Applied Skills: Integrate MCP Tools with Agents in Microsoft Foundry — Microsoft, 2026

ESRI

GIS Certifications
03-2023

University Overview

  • Esri ArcGIS Pro Professional Certification 2201
  • ArcGIS Desktop Developer Associate 10.4
  • Esri Enterprise Geodata Management Professional Certification 2201
  • Esri Partner Enablement: Extend ArcGIS - Web Applications
  • Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional Certification 2201

University of California Berkeley

Certificate from Data Science
11-2022

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science And Management
12-2019

University Overview

Minored in Geographic Information Systems

Skills

  • Software Development Languages: JavaScript/Typescript, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS
  • Backend API integration, webhook design, automation scripting
  • Development Workflow: Agile methodologies, Git, GitHub, source control
  • Database Management Systems: PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, NoSQL databases, Azure and AWS cloud database environments
  • Visual Tooling Experience: Tableau, Power BI, Power Automate, dashboard development
  • GIS Specific Tools: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Arcade, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Python API, QGIS

Timeline

Senior Software Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consulting
01.2026 - Current

Staff Geospatial Scientist

SWCA Environmental Consulting
03.2023 - 01.2026

Senior GIS Data Analyst

Apple Maps Contracted by RMSI
04.2022 - 03.2023

GIS Data Analyst

Apple Maps Contracted by Apex Sytems
04.2021 - 03.2022

Shift Manager

Peet's Coffee
04.2017 - 03.2021

Applied Skills

Microsoft And Github from Artificial Intelligence

ESRI

GIS Certifications

University of California Berkeley

Certificate from Data Science

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science And Management
DANA BURTON