Zachary Taylor
Milford,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in transportation planning and data analysis. Known for leveraging technical skills in GIS and travel demand modeling to support strategic decision-making and drive impactful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Planner 2
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Newington, CT
10.2022 - Current
- Oversees training and staff development within the unit, evaluating work and job responsibilities for subordinates.
- Manages all socioeconomic and demographic data associated with travel demand modeling, Title VI, and environmental justice.
- Oversaw project management for Connecticut Daily Travel Household Survey, conducted in 2024.
- Assessed consultant contracts, direct expenses, and invoices relevant to the Connecticut Daily Travel Household Survey.
- Created 2020 Federal Aid Urban Boundaries, engaging with planning regions to optimize federal funding for transportation-related developments.
- Reviews PEL studies for engineering, providing insight into socioeconomic and demographic data.
- Development of data visualizations, maps, and reports.
Transportation Planner 1/Connecticut Career Trainee
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Newington, USA
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Compiles, organizes, and formats U.S. Census data for integration in the Connecticut Statewide Travel Demand Model (CSTM).
- Generates demographic data projections serving as inputs for CSTM utilization.
- Processes U.S. Census demographic data requests to support strategic decision-making within the Department.
- Administers and updates input databases on an ongoing basis.
- Performs air quality analysis using EPA MOVES software to determine federal conformity status.
- Constructs the Air Quality section of Environmental Reviews to assess the feasibility of conducting an analysis.
- Employs ESRI Geographic Information System products to create maps, visualizations, and analyses addressing transportation needs.
Route Optimization Specialist
Pepperidge Farm
Norwalk, USA
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Review and validate transactions for current and prospective Pepperidge Farm Independent Distributors.
- Performed data analysis using MapInfo Professional.
- Utilized MapInfo Professional for digitizing efforts to enhance route infrastructure
- Coordinated account setups from the field and account teams for retail chain customers.
- Maintained and updated internal mapping databases regularly for approximately 4,000 individual territories.
- Responsible for verifying the accuracy of territory descriptions to help resolve potential territory disputes.
- Analyzing product inventory, customer locations, and sales figures utilizing SAP software.
Census Data and Geospatial Intern
University of Connecticut
Storrs, USA
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Developed diverse projects analyzing census data to generate maps and visualizations utilizing Tableau, ESRI software products, and Excel.
- Conducted research for the Office of Legislative Research (OLR) by analyzing voting districts in Connecticut using ArcMap.
- Applying spatial analysis to rectify and document inaccuracies in thousands of addresses of registered voters within Connecticut.
Teachers Assistant
University of Connecticut
Storrs, USA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported students in executing various projects involving ESRI software applications.
- Engaging with students through email and phone communication in and out of class
- Collaborated with the professor to develop a map, achieving magazine publication.
- Guided students in learning activities while the professor was unavailable.
Education
Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-2025
GIS Certificate - New Britain, CT
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2017
General Studies - New Haven, CT
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- ESRI ArcGIS suite
- Pitney Bowes MapInfo
- Geographic information systems
- CUBE Voyager
- Tableau
- Data visualization software
- QGIS
- EPA motor emissions simulator
- SAP
- FME
- Python
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Spatial analysis
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Lead the development of the Federal Aid Adjusted Urban Areas for Connecticut. Creating an ArcGIS Online Application for assisting in project analysis and financial insight.
- Implementation of a statewide Daily Travel Survey for the state of Connecticut. Analysis of travel patterns and validation of demographics for forecasting and modeling.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transportation Planner 2
Connecticut Department of Transportation
10.2022 - Current
Transportation Planner 1/Connecticut Career Trainee
Connecticut Department of Transportation
10.2019 - 10.2022
Route Optimization Specialist
Pepperidge Farm
11.2017 - 10.2019
Census Data and Geospatial Intern
University of Connecticut
01.2017 - 05.2017
Teachers Assistant
University of Connecticut
08.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems
The University of West Florida
GIS Certificate - New Britain, CT
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Connecticut
General Studies - New Haven, CT
Gateway Community College
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