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Mike Kallas

Leawood

Summary

Geospatial Professional with 30 years of experience in GIS and mapping services. Expertise in project management, client onboarding, and implementing cloud-based GIS solutions for utility and transportation sectors. Proficient in data integration, user training, and technical support to enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for high productivity in spatial analysis, geospatial data management, and remote sensing technology.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Implementation Specialist

Neara
Leawood
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Applied and managed electric transmission and distribution solutions by implementing cloud-based web systems for electric utility companies.
  • Mapped utility assets and built network models using LiDAR and GIS datasets to support vegetation management, pole loading, asset location, and wildfire prevention analysis.
  • Collaborated with teams to deliver tailored GIS solutions enhancing operational and safety outcomes.

GIS Analyst

HDR Inc
Kansas City
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated and managed railroad and transportation GIS projects involving data management and web application development.
  • Developed GIS web applications and dashboards supporting transportation project tracking and facility engineering.
  • Implemented innovative data collection technologies including mobile LiDAR to enhance geospatial data acquisition and analysis.
  • Supported sales and client engagement by integrating GIS capabilities into building space utilization projects for various government clients.

Geospatial Program & Project Manager

TUKUH TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Kansas City
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Managed geospatial projects including handheld LiDAR scanning for US Army installations improving building data collection.
  • Streamlined CAD production for LiDAR data and implemented mobile data collection forms for field-to-office workflows.
  • Developed custom mobile applications and GIS schemas for environmental and fish tracking projects.
  • Expanded GIS business through sales and development of stormwater and communication cable GIS solutions.

GIS Technician III

TRANSYSTEMS, CORPORATION
Kansas City
10.2014 - 05.2016
  • Converted internal FLEX websites to JavaScript/HTML5 using ESRI tools.
  • Developed field data collection workflows using ESRI’s Collector app and ArcGIS Online for infrastructure inspections and asset management.
  • Designed geodatabases and GIS schemas to support municipal needs and statewide transportation projects.
  • Supported transportation engineering RFPs and marketed GIS services while integrating GIS solutions across projects.

GIS Analyst II

XCELIGENT, INC
Independence
03.2013 - 10.2014
  • Defined market geographies using QGIS for commercial real estate analysis enabling improved site and property selection.
  • Provided demographic and base map data analysis for commercial applications.
  • Utilized PostgreSQL/PostGIS and GeoServer for spatial data storage and mapping services supporting sales territory planning and revenue analysis.

Program Manager, Photogrammetric & LiDAR Service

PHOTOSCIENCE, INC
Mission
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Marketed photogrammetry and LiDAR services to engineering firms and state DOTs across multiple Midwestern states.
  • Expanded use of cloud-based imagery QC applications, and advanced LiDAR data analysis.
  • Developed business in commercial markets with aerial imagery and LiDAR solutions for transportation and environmental clients.

Account Manager

M. J. Harden a GEOEYE Company
Mission
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Led business development for aerial imagery and LiDAR technology in engineering and telecom markets.
  • Exceeded sales targets with over $1.7 million revenue in 2010 and 2011.
  • Supported integration of satellite imagery and analytics products within client technologies.

Mobile Solution Product Manager

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mission
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Managed lifecycle and market strategies for mobile mapping applications.
  • Led competitive analysis and communicated business benefits of mobile GIS technologies.
  • Coordinated software development focus for mobile GIS products.

Six Sigma Black Belt

GE ENERGY
Kansas City
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Drove sales and operational process improvements across multiple global locations with Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Trained and mentored Green Belts and conducted workshops to improve business performance.
  • Developed global sales metrics and integrated sales/operations teams to enhance revenue and reduce costs.

Pipeline Implementation Analyst

M.J. Harden Associates, Inc
Kansas City
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Supported implementation of pipeline projects and software solutions before company acquisition by GE.

Software Engineer III

SPRINT CORPORATION
Overland Park
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Developed software solutions supporting telecommunications network analysis and operations.

Network Analyst III

SPRINT CORPORATION
Kansas City
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Managed network analysis tasks supporting telecommunications infrastructure.

CAD Operator Outside Plant

SPRINT CORPORATION
Kansas City
01.1997 - 12.1999
  • Produced CAD drawings for outside plant telecommunications infrastructure.

Project Coordinator

M. J. Harden Associates
Kansas City
01.1993 - 12.1997
  • Coordinated projects and supported GIS services and client communications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Kansas State University
Manhattan, USA
01.1992

Skills

  • GIS
  • LiDAR
  • Project Management
  • Client Onboarding
  • Data Integration
  • Training and Support
  • GIS Web Applications
  • Mobile Data Collection
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Technical Communication
  • Sales and Business Development
  • Client engagement
  • Geospatial modeling
  • Mobile applications
  • Cloud computing
  • Project management
  • GIS analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Data management
  • Sales support
  • Technical documentation
  • Implementation management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Client education needs
  • Project planning
  • Implementation and configuration
  • Customer support
  • Client training
  • Client management
  • Requirements gathering
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Database management
  • User training
  • Self motivation
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Implementation Specialist

Neara
08.2022 - 05.2023

GIS Analyst

HDR Inc
08.2019 - 07.2022

Geospatial Program & Project Manager

TUKUH TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
03.2016 - 02.2019

GIS Technician III

TRANSYSTEMS, CORPORATION
10.2014 - 05.2016

GIS Analyst II

XCELIGENT, INC
03.2013 - 10.2014

Program Manager, Photogrammetric & LiDAR Service

PHOTOSCIENCE, INC
01.2012 - 12.2013

Account Manager

M. J. Harden a GEOEYE Company
01.2007 - 12.2012

Mobile Solution Product Manager

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
01.2006 - 12.2007

Six Sigma Black Belt

GE ENERGY
01.2003 - 12.2006

Pipeline Implementation Analyst

M.J. Harden Associates, Inc
01.2002 - 12.2003

Software Engineer III

SPRINT CORPORATION
01.2000 - 12.2002

Network Analyst III

SPRINT CORPORATION
01.1999 - 12.2000

CAD Operator Outside Plant

SPRINT CORPORATION
01.1997 - 12.1999

Project Coordinator

M. J. Harden Associates
01.1993 - 12.1997

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Kansas State University

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