Wesley Williams
Benton,MS
Summary
Accomplished Applications Manager with a proven track record at Mears Group Inc., showcasing expertise in GIS Project Management and exceptional leadership skills. Spearheaded comprehensive GIS applications development, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Adept in ESRI software and fostering cross-functional collaboration, consistently delivering projects within budget and timelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Applications Manager
Mears Group Inc.
Benton, MS
01.2018 - Current
- Oversees the company's ArcGIS organization for more than 430 users.
- Prepared presentations highlighting findings from GIS analyses for internal stakeholders.
- Managed GIS project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Developed custom GIS applications for various departments within the organization.
- Managed comprehensive GIS/GPS training programs for all company crews.
- Facilitated collaboration and project reporting to executive leadership.
- Managed the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of applications across multiple platforms.
- Procured IT resources for strategic and operational computing requirements.
- Reviewed and approved project plans prior to implementation.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing applications for possible improvements or upgrades.
- Maintained inventory records of all installed applications and licenses.
GIS Manager
FC&E Engineering, LLC
Brandon, MS
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Directed all aspects of GIS and Utility Infrastructure initiatives.
- Executed GIS projects within allocated budgets.
- Lead role in GIS mapping projects by conducting detailed GPS site surveys and creating GIS geodatabases tailored to utility companies, government offices, private companies, etc.
- Facilitated comprehensive GIS instruction across various organizational levels.
Natural Gas Department Manager /GIS Manager
Canton Municipal Utilities
Canton, MS
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Demonstrated leadership qualities to gas engineering technicians and operators.
- Managed scheduling of all daily responsibilities in the gas engineering department.
- Managed the Cast Iron Replacement program with a budget surpassing 2 million dollars.
- Managed GIS operations, leading GPS/GIS survey teams.
- Directed operations of SCADA systems for diverse utilities such as Gas, Water, Sewer and Electric.
- Directed the planning and implementation of utility infrastructure for incoming customers.
- Set and managed departmental budgets, controlling expenses to meet financial goals
Education
Bachelors of Science - Architectural Engineering
University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01.2011
Associates of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS01.2009
Skills
- Software development
- User acceptance testing
- Cross-functional coordination
- Technical leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Data migration
- Geospatial data integration
- GIS Project Management
- Project Estimating
- Knowledge of Utilities
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in ESRI software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Utility surveying using GPS and GIS
- OSHA/DOT 192 Regulations
- Leadership Skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication Skills
- Suite of ArcGIS Applications
- Efficient GIS workflow design
- Trimble GPS Equipment
- Eos GPS Equipment
Accomplishments
- Nominated as an ESRI ArcGIS GIS Hero.
- Selected as a top 5 Finalist for the Quanta Services CEO Innovation Challenge
- Nominated to serve on the Mears Group Innovation Challenge Committee Board
Certification
- Infrared Training Center 2016 - Certified Optical Gas Imaging Thermographer (#156998)
- Navigation Electronics Inc. 2013 - Trimble Advanced Mapping Training Certificate
- Mississippi School of Protocol and Etiquette 2013 - Leadership and Management Training Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Applications Manager
Mears Group Inc.
01.2018 - Current
GIS Manager
FC&E Engineering, LLC
01.2015 - 12.2018
Natural Gas Department Manager /GIS Manager
Canton Municipal Utilities
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Infrared Training Center 2016 - Certified Optical Gas Imaging Thermographer (#156998)
- Navigation Electronics Inc. 2013 - Trimble Advanced Mapping Training Certificate
- Mississippi School of Protocol and Etiquette 2013 - Leadership and Management Training Certificate
Bachelors of Science - Architectural Engineering
University Of Southern Mississippi
Associates of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering
Holmes Community College
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