Katelynn Poston
Austin,TX
Summary
A dedicated GIS professional with over 6 years of experience working across a broad range of GIS applications. Skilled in geospatial data analysis, quality control, and data visualization. Known for efficiency, a keen attention to detail and a proven ability to improve processes through innovative ideations and strategic enhancements. Thrives in an environment with a multitude of responsibilities and competing priorities. Strong communicator with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate effectively across teams. Committed to optimizing workflows and creating specialized guidelines for any given project. Passionate about learning and developing skills aligned in GIS and Data Analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Technician
We-Do-IT, Inc.
Austin, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Smallworld & ArcPro experience, cross-referenced work orders with map data, updated and created gas pipelines
- Process improvements submitted were successfully implemented in workflows
- Recognized for high quality and quantity work order throughout, known for efficiency
Project Lead/Data Analyst
Apex Systems - Tata Consultancy Services @ Apple
Austin, TX, USA
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Lead a team of 10 analysts dedicated to testing and evaluating an AI LLM to help with editing of road signage, pedestrian routes, land cover, etc. in Apple Maps
- Generated detailed workflow instructions and guidelines for Learning & Development
- Created quality progress reports containing ongoing projects, their statistics, and results
- Maintained ticket databases, performed QA/QC and RCA, submitted ideations and trained employees
GIS Technician
Cybernet Security Solutions, Corp.
Austin, TX
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized online resources to validate important POIs such as: Hospitals, Universities, Airports & National Parks for Apple Maps
- Adhered to complex company policies to accurately display navigation, transportation and addressing data for end users in several languages
Administrative Assistant
SEMS, Inc.
Shreveport, LA
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Inspected and validated AutoCAD Asbuilts for an Asbestos and Mold Abatement company.
- Generated detailed reports with abatement data and combined with verified Asbuilts for Louisiana Parish Schools.
GIS Technician/Engineering Technologist
Pike Engineering
Shreveport, LA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Gained experience by shadowing, and collaborated with, AutoCAD drafters creating Asbuilts.
- Compiled maps in Fieldview, using electrical pole location data, for field technicians
- Performed data entry for complex electrical pole features and attributes
GIS Technician
Modis - Centerpoint Energy
Shreveport, LA
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Validated attributes for gas pipe lines in ESRI ArcMap using old work order data from SAP & P8 databases
Skills
- Esri ArcMap & ArcPro
- Apple Maps
- Smallworld
- FieldView
- QA/QA & RCA
- Efficiency
- Data Analysis
- Prioritization
- Detail Oriented
- Efficient Problem Solver
- Client Communications
- Process Improvements
Timeline
GIS Technician
We-Do-IT, Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Project Lead/Data Analyst
Apex Systems - Tata Consultancy Services @ Apple
01.2022 - 06.2024
GIS Technician
Cybernet Security Solutions, Corp.
04.2021 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
SEMS, Inc.
11.2019 - 12.2020
GIS Technician/Engineering Technologist
Pike Engineering
03.2019 - 07.2019
GIS Technician
Modis - Centerpoint Energy
09.2017 - 10.2018