John S. Alsup, Jr.
Cumming,USA
Summary
Seasoned technology leader and principal engineer with decades of experience in GIS, utility network modeling (primarily for Electric and Communications), enterprise system integration, and software development. Proven track record in architecting complex data models, leading engineering teams, optimizing enterprise applications, and delivering high-impact solutions for electric and communications utilities. Deep expertise across programming languages, RDBMS platforms, and operating systems, with extensive experience supporting mission-critical systems.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Product Engineer
Esri
01.2018 - Current
- Author of the Electric Model and Communication Model for the ArcGIS Utility Network.
- Developed comprehensive documentation to support customer understanding of the Utility Network and its data models.
- Designed methodologies for migrating legacy utility data into the Utility Network.
- Served as a subject-matter expert for electric utility operations and data modeling.
Principal Product Engineer
Esri
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Contributed to the design and development of the ArcGIS Utility Network.
- Provided critical domain expertise on electric utility operations, asset modeling, and network behavior.
Implementation Services Senior Consultant
Esri
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Delivered consulting services across numerous customer engagements, ranging from full implementations to complex problem resolution.
- Supported enterprise deployments, performance tuning, and system integration for utility clients.
Supervisor of Applications Development
SCANA Services
01.1991 - 09.2004
- Led implementation and maintenance of GIS-based design software and integrations with Work Management, Outage Management, Customer Information, and SCADA systems.
- Oversaw enterprise GIS integration and performance optimization across applications, databases, and networks.
- Supervised two programmers directly and six additional staff indirectly.
- Administered eight UNIX servers supporting enterprise operations.
Supervisor of CAE Software Development
SCANA Software Services
10.1987 - 12.1990
- Converted internal engineering and operations applications into commercial software products.
- Developed custom applications for engineering workflows.
- Built mainframe and PC-based image-viewing applications supporting multiple raster formats.
- Ported image vectorization software from UNIX to IBM mainframe environments.
- Supervised one software developer.
System Administrator
Square D Company
10.1985 - 10.1987
- Supported CADAM CAD system for 30 engineering users.
- Maintained UNIX-based CNC systems and ensured operational reliability.
Programmer
Policy Management Systems Corp.
10.1984 - 10.1985
- Debugged and documented issues in commercial insurance software packages.
- Contributed to improving software stability and maintainability.
Education
B.S. - Computer Science
University of South Carolina
01.1984
Skills
- Programming & Markup Languages
- Python, JSON, NET (C# / VB), Visual Basic, SQL, Fortran, Pascal, C, COBOL, XML, XSLT, PL/I
- Databases
- Oracle, MS SQL Server, DB2, PostgreSQL, Sybase
- Operating Systems
- UNIX, Windows, DOS, VM, MVS/TSO, Red Hat Linux, Linux
Timeline
Principal Product Engineer
Esri
01.2018 - Current
Principal Product Engineer
Esri
01.2016 - 01.2018
Implementation Services Senior Consultant
Esri
01.2004 - 01.2016
Supervisor of Applications Development
SCANA Services
01.1991 - 09.2004
Supervisor of CAE Software Development
SCANA Software Services
10.1987 - 12.1990
System Administrator
Square D Company
10.1985 - 10.1987
Programmer
Policy Management Systems Corp.
10.1984 - 10.1985
B.S. - Computer Science
University of South Carolina