James (Trip) Hook III
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic Geospatial Lead at U.S. EPA, adept in Python and R, with a proven track record in developing innovative geospatial applications and managing multimillion-dollar projects. Recognized for exceptional leadership and strategic planning, driving data governance initiatives and enhancing enterprise GIS architecture to optimize environmental data management and analysis.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager (Detail)
U.S EPA, Office of Compliance and Enforcement
Washington, DC
01.2025 - Current
- Managed modernization of Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS), EPA's largest data system.
- Coordinated efforts among EPA, states, tribes, and vendors for seamless integration.
- Oversaw project scope, timeline, and budget of over $13 million efficiently.
Geospatial Lead/Data Officer
U.S. EPA, Office of Land and Emergency Management
Washington, DC
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for OLEM's geospatial portfolio.
- Coordinated with OLEM and EPA to approve public-facing geospatial applications and datasets.
- Ensured metadata quality and legal compliance, preparing documentation and managing contractor support.
- Served as OLEM representative on EPA's Geospatial Advisory Committee.
- Administered EPA's enterprise ArcGIS Online instance, guiding agency GIS strategy execution.
- Acted as product owner for Cleanups in my Community, leading a team with over $1M budget.
Senior Data Scientist (Detail)
U.S. EPA, Office of Environmental Information (OEI)
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led development of distributed geospatial models on EPA's cloud-based Data Management and Analytics Platform.
- Created Dockerized Python and R applications for efficient deployment on DMAP.
- Developed high-performing models using parallel processing, threading, just-in-time compilation, and architectural optimization.
- Engineered workflows and command-line applications utilizing Amazon Web Services tools like S3, EC2, and EFS.
Geospatial Developer
U.S. EPA, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Washington, DC
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Developed geospatial and hydrologic models analyzing pesticide fate and transport in water.
- Served as subject matter expert in GIS, hydrology, programming (Python, R, Fortran, Visual Basic), and statistical analysis.
- Led development of Spatial Aquatic Model (SAM), a national-scale watershed model integrating atmospheric and hydrological data.
- Pioneered algorithmic techniques and data analysis methods enhancing pesticide fate modeling.
- Contributed significantly to pesticide transport science, earning multiple national awards for achievements.
- Participated on interagency panels developing innovative hydrological modeling techniques using National Hydrography Dataset.
- Created rapid watershed delineation methods applied in USGS/EPA StreamCat dataset and other modeling efforts.
Research Fellow
Boston University Dept. of Geography
Boston, MA
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Developed algorithms for forest disturbance detection using principal components analysis and multiple regression.
- Created web-based GIS applications for automated tracking of Landsat satellite imagery and data.
- Engineered a mapping tool for automatic extraction of land surface change information.
- Utilized statistical methods to identify trends in disturbance and recovery from satellite imagery.
Geospatial Scientist/Hydrological Modeler
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Madison, WI
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Conceived and directed development of PRESTO, a geospatial model for assessing nonpoint nutrient loading.
- Conducted analysis of remotely sensed data using principal components analysis and hyperspectral image processing.
- Utilized ENVI and ERDAS for efficient data processing in geospatial projects.
- Performed advanced statistical analysis employing R, SAS, SPSS, and other computational packages.
Visiting Research Fellow
National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA)
Montpellier, France
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Conducted field and laboratory analysis of hydrological data for computational model development on overland flow in viticultural catchments.
Executed extensive programming in Python, R, and Linux/UNIX shell scripting.
Performed statistical analysis utilizing SAS to support data-driven decision-making.
Web Map Developer
Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute
Madison, WI
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Developed Google Maps API applications for displaying Great Lakes harbors and maritime conditions.
- Prepared tutorials for stakeholders to create custom Google Maps mashups using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL.
Teaching Assistant
UW-Madison Dept. of Geography
Madison, WI
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate environmental science, geography, and GIS courses.
Facilitated class discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Administered examinations and study sessions to assess student performance.
Organized field trips to provide practical learning experiences.
Education
M.S. - Water Resources Management
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI08-2010
M.S. - Geography
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2007
Skills
- Python and R
- Project management
- Fortran and Visual Basic
- Geospatial analysis tools
- Cloud computing platforms
- Database management systems
- Container orchestration and virtualization
- Statistical analysis software
- Data manipulation libraries
- Data visualization tools
- Web development technologies
- Project management methodologies
- Data migration strategies
- SQL and REST APIs
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Senior Project Manager (Detail)
U.S EPA, Office of Compliance and Enforcement
01.2025 - Current
Geospatial Lead/Data Officer
U.S. EPA, Office of Land and Emergency Management
01.2020 - Current
Senior Data Scientist (Detail)
U.S. EPA, Office of Environmental Information (OEI)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Geospatial Developer
U.S. EPA, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
01.2013 - 01.2019
Research Fellow
Boston University Dept. of Geography
01.2013 - 12.2013
Geospatial Scientist/Hydrological Modeler
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
01.2010 - 12.2012
Visiting Research Fellow
National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA)
01.2009 - 12.2010
Web Map Developer
Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute
01.2007 - 12.2009
Teaching Assistant
UW-Madison Dept. of Geography
01.2007 - 12.2009
M.S. - Water Resources Management
University of Wisconsin
M.S. - Geography
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Science
Michigan State University
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