Ranford Stephen Campbell-GISP
Jamaica
Summary
Geospatial Specialist and Technical expert in Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Technologies Profile: I am an experienced GIS professional, with particular experience covering the use of GIS Enterprise: Base Deployment and customizations, Remote Sensing and other earth observation techniques. This is based on my experience of over 17 years working in the public sector using geospatial technologies to inform national policy development and working with diverse stakeholders. Technical Project Manager successful at directing change management initiatives requiring fast-paced execution. Accomplished in project management with proven success in GIS industry. Offers strong analytical, planning and organizational skills to manage competing demands. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic [GIS Project] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Directive and training in GIS. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in GIS Project. Resourceful Project Manager with [10] years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
GIS, National Spatial Data, Ministry of Economic Growth
Kingston
09.2019 - Current
- Develop and review the work of full-time and variable team members, congfiguration and deployment for ArcGIS Enterpise, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Pro, Collecto, Dashboard, Field Map, ArcGIS Online, WebApp Builders
- Ensures the work plan drives forward strategies in the GIS and IT Strategic Plans for the government and private sectors
- Recruit, mentor, professionally develop, train, and conduct performance evaluations of GTS staff
- Ability to lead a team of GIS professionals and build innovative solutions that showcase thought-leadership and creativity
- Develop partnerships with government and regional customers and peers to proactively plan projects, establish priorities, manage expectations, and resolve issues
- Direct the team in establishing service delivery standards, process improvements, and ensures adherence by the Team and effectively uses performance measures to continually improve the service line
- Manage support of production enterprise systems, including desktop, web and mobile solutions, and spatial databases
- Lead transitions of GIS applications to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems
- Collaborate with other IT disciplines to deliver a unified architecture
- Lead transitions of GIS applications to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems
- Research, recommend, and implement industry best practices to drive forward strategic and business initiatives
- Participate in GIS strategy development and support ITD's overall strategic planning processes
- Develop and monitor GTS Team budget
- Ensure enterprise-wide GIS projects are properly defined, resourced, and are managed according to department standards and processes
- Coordinate vendor procurements for GIS services and products including writing Requests for Proposals, selecting vendors, and managing contracts and budget
- Represents the City in regional groups and forums, including collaborative data and application projects
- Actively participate in the GIS community and encourages staff to participate and expand their skills
- Act as an advocate and champion for GIS and spatial technology with stakeholders and customers.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on [Type]-related challenges.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
Coordinator
GIS
09.2012 - 08.2019
- National Environment and Planning Agency – National Spatial Strategy Branch/GIS Unit
- Lead in administrator of the national GIS Enterprise System, ArcGIS Server, and SQL Geodatabase features and maintain the ArcGIS license servers, create and manage the different ArcGIS web services for publishing of the agency spatial data on the GIS Web Portal and ArcGIS Online and acquisition of all spatial data
- Designed and created interactive development order zoning information systems for the different land use datasets by using ArcGIS Online, and Portal forArcGIS Server 10x
- Throughout the Agency,
- Prepared and deliver presentations at conferences both local and international
- Developed and executed GIS training at all levels for users, Introduction to GIS,GPS, QGIS ,Performing Spatial Analysis, Images Analysis, 3D Analysis, Building databases, Multi-user editing enterprise database is ArcSDE and other geospatial technologies
- Acts as an assessor of the natural and built environment pre and post disaster and inform policy makers
- Developed and implement mapping standards for all digital cartographic mapping and interactive web mapping features
- Developed GIS Application for data collection using ArcGIS Online, ArGIS Pro, ArcGIS Collector, Google forms, survey123 for post disaster damage assessment
- Coordinate joint agencies collating different datasets, analyze data, creation reports
- Coordinated projects with land use planner and engineering, consultants, for converting CAD data and non-spatial data into GIS layers and reviewed consultant invoices with and review budget
- Develop solutions and implement and update the Geographic Information Systems, Enterprise System functions in ArcGIS Server and SQL databases
- Created and managed all geographic datasets for this operation includes: land use and cadastral data, roads, power lines, water quality, air quality, digital elevation models (DEMs), digital raster graphics (DRGs),topographic images, aerial imagery, elevation contours, vegetation cover, environmental and data, survey data, wind turbine layouts
- Created spatial databases and data entry forms for land use zoning and programmed GPS units with databases and data entry forms
- Trained agency staff and contractors on GPS use
- Transformed GPS data collected during fieldwork into usable spatial and non-spatial databases
- Provided advice on GIS processes for spatial analysis of settlement and as part of a team, performed aspects of the spatial analysis
- Supervise directly GIS staff and all activity associated with the implementation, operation and enhancement of GIS database systems, hardware and software resources
- Updated GIS Repository with current versions of existing and acquired new GIS datasets including land use, land cover data and other datasets
- Assists with the preparation of the Unit’s corporate and operational plans and budget,
- Develop and implement a five year GIS Strategic Plan for the Agency in compliance with the government of Jamaica GIS Enterprise Licenses Agreement (ELA) program with ESRI
- Provided GIS Technical support team members; creatively solved problems; established and implemented best practices for information exchange and map production workflows
- Conduct research and analysis to produce technical reports for various environmental GIS projects
- Draft TOR and review various land policy documents, development orders, and technical papers for implementation of a National Spatial Plan for Jamaica
- Chair of Agency’s GIS Steering
ANALYST
GIS, National Land Agency
07.2002 - 09.2012
- Surveys & Mapping Division
- Experience Acquired:
- Management of the National Parcel Cadastral Index of Jamaica through the Land Registry (LRS) and Parcel Data Management System (PDMS)
- Administration of the mapping unit, GIS Data acquisition and create data for metadata standards and documentation of technical procedures
- Compilation and integration of cartographic data from a wide variety of sources
- Creation and editing of geospatial data, using GPS and digitizing techniques
- Integration of a range of data formats, and using various techniques
- Liaison with clients to fulfill their data requests, whether standard or customer services
- Delivery of customized mapping products by utilizing innovative software techniques
- Development and writing of grant proposals for special projects, as appropriate
- Coordinate and conduct training in the utilization of digital mapping information within the organization
- Provide technical support for the Parcel Data Management System users across the organization
Senior GISTechnician
National Land Agency
08.2001 - 07.2002
- Mapping Division
- Experience Acquired:
- Provide customized cartographic data from the databases for use in building map products
- Conversion of data into various file formats
- Assembly and generation of revised maps to the standards of the National Land Agency and the cartographic division
- Maintenance of database filing system for divisional access of map data
- Data acquisition
Cartographic Technician
GIS
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Conducting release processes for all updated cartography products
- Processing of database update requests
- Evaluation of paper and electronic map products
- Attribution and maintenance of cartographic data
- Application of cartographic specifications to map generation and product compilation.
Education
Management - Information Technology
International Recognized Qualifications - undefined
IIRQ
2019
Masters degree - Geographic Information Systems (GIS, Land and
National Law University and National Centre for Environmental
2014
Certificate in Supervisory Management - undefined
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
2011
Diploma - Remote Sensing, Digital Image Processing and GIS
Management Institute for National Development
2007
Masters degree - Urban Environmental Management and Law
University of Technology
2006
Advance Diploma - Teaching, Training and Assessing Learning
MacAurther University
2003
Skills
- Competency in the design of data collection instruments and creating appropriate methodology for the collection of spatial and non spatial data
- Knowledge of geodatabase creation and data modelling of object and relational spatial databases, including deployment of GIS Enterprise System, ArcSDE, SQL features deployment and maintaining of Multiuser Geodatabases, and MS Access database
- Competency in standard spatial data formats, Metadata and data models international, open standards like GeoNode and QGIS and other open source GIS software
- Ability to design and manipulate damage and loss assessment instruments
- Communication, including giving training courses, dealing with customers at all stages from support onwards, and information exchange within the organization
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance, including implementing software codes of practice
- Technical and applications development, with particular strengths in GIS, location services, digital cartography, GPS, graphics, ArcGIS Pro,Field data collection, Survey 123, Drone2map ArcGIS Online StoryMaps,ArcGIS Web App Builder, ArcGIS Image analysis, Creating story maps, Sharing contents on the web and Language includes, Java, HTML and XML
- Research design capability ensuring reliability and validity of empirical information
- Advanced use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Troubleshooting and problem solving, whether involving software, hardware, data, or procedures
- Engaging Stakeholders
- Reading Comprehension
- Technical Direction
- Timelines and Milestones
- Infrastructure Projects
- Project Drawings
- Project Records
- Leading Projects
- Data Repositories
- Technical Specifications
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Workforce Scheduling
- Timely Project Completion
- Technical Presentations
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Punch Lists
- Performance Improvement
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Software and Hardware Implementation
- Project Direction
- Project Deadlines
- Training Junior Team Members
- Data Center Migrations
- Google Ads
- Information Technology Management
- Scheduled Performances
- Quality Deliverables
- Materials Estimations
Accomplishments
- ArcGIS Enterprise: Configuring A Base Deployment and customizating ArcGIS Portal
- Deploying and Maintaining A Muliter Geodatabase
- Field Data Collection and Management Uning ArcGIS
- Image Analysis for ArcGIS
- Sharing Contents on the Web
- Creating Story Maps with ArcGIS
- Advanced Techniques for Cartographic Representations
- Performing Spatial Analysis
- Going Places With Spatial Analysis
- Building Geodatabase ArcGIS
- Planning for a Geographic Information System
- Introduction to Spatial Analyst for ArcGIS
- Putting ArcGIS to Use Across Your Organizatio
- Telling Stories with GIS Maps
- ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows
- Collector for ArcGIS
- 3D Visualization Using ArcGIS Pro
- Creating and Sharing on the Web using ArcGIS Pro
Certification
GISP
Swimming and hiking
I participate in my annual church sports and hike to Hollywell, Blue and John Crow Mountiains
Timeline
Project Manager
GIS, National Spatial Data, Ministry of Economic Growth
09.2019 - Current
Coordinator
GIS
09.2012 - 08.2019
ANALYST
GIS, National Land Agency
07.2002 - 09.2012
Senior GISTechnician
National Land Agency
08.2001 - 07.2002
Cartographic Technician
GIS
01.1998 - 01.2001
Management - Information Technology
International Recognized Qualifications - undefined
IIRQ
Masters degree - Geographic Information Systems (GIS, Land and
National Law University and National Centre for Environmental
Certificate in Supervisory Management - undefined
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
Diploma - Remote Sensing, Digital Image Processing and GIS
Management Institute for National Development
Masters degree - Urban Environmental Management and Law
University of Technology
Advance Diploma - Teaching, Training and Assessing Learning
MacAurther University