Russell Edward Taylor, III
ret3@ret3.netObjective
To deliver analytical solutions & support via geospatial methods and technologies
Education
University of Texas at Austin BA in Geography; Specialization in GIS & Cartography
Experience
Geospatial Specialist - June 2019 to present - CoreLogic
Senior Geospatial Analyst - April 2016 to June 2019 - CoreLogic
- Prepared custom data products for clients
- Developed and maintained workflow tools in Python
- Managed group computing resources
Geospatial Analyst - June 2012 to April 2016 - CoreLogic
- Maintained and created tools in Python to facilitate geospatial and tabular data analysis
- Routed data sales tasks to appropriate team members
- Documented and train team on new tools, techniques and procedures
Geospatial Technician - March 2007 to June 2012 - First American
- Analyzed and standardized geodata from local providers for integration into national land parcel geodatabase
- Recommend process improvements and test new systems
- Documented systems and train new hires
Portfolio Analyst - August 2004 to March 2007 - First American Flood Data Services
- Managed client portfolios of flood zone certifications using database tools and proprietary software
- Recommend process improvements and test new systems
Map Analyst - October 2003 to August 2004 - First American Flood Data Services
- Provided flood zone determinations to clients using GIS, database tools, and mapping software as well as FEMA map products
- Assisted peers and superiors with GIS issues
- Served on Expert Panel for GIS education
Engineering Assistant - January 2001 to June 2003 - Platt, Sparks and Associates
- Created new large-format maps and enhance of existing maps using GIS
- Analyzed maps and database information related to the oil and gas industry for presentations and legal exhibits
- Planned and organized of tasks related to a rotating schedule of current clients
GIS Operator - February 2000 to January 2001 - Cook-Hurlbert,Inc.
- Audited database for Tucson Electric and Power using Smallworld GIS and detailed maps to identify errors in the GIS, and to make additions to database where needed
- Produced maps daily
- Earned multiple quarterly and performance based awards
GIS Intern - November 1998 to February 2000 - City of Austin Watershed Protection
- Managed GIS to track status of parcels applying to Regional Stormwater Detention Program using existing maps and coverages
- Produced presentation & reference maps
Researcher - January 1998 to November 1998 - Stormwater Research Group
- Located property from address, parcel ID or Public Land Survey System (PLSS) using computerized and printed maps in order to determine flood hazard
Skills
Geographic
Knowledge of: Geographic Information Science (GIS); Principles & Theory of GIS; Remote Sensing; Global Positioning System (GPS); Planning, Regional, Urban, Environmental, and Natural Resource Issues; Demographic Methods & Models
Ability to: Operate desktop GIS tools; Create, evaluate, and use maps for navigation, location and analysis; Use a GPS receiver; Interpret remotely sensed data
Computing
Ability to: Use OS X, DOS, Linux, Windows; Design & Manage Web Sites; Use FTP & Telnet applications; Use Spreadsheet, Database, Word Processing, Organization, and Presentation applications; Install, configure, and manage hardware and software
Office
Ability to: Use plotters, fax machine, photocopier, multi-line phone, inkjet & laser printer, etc.
Other
Award-winning oral & written communication skills; logic & mathematics skills; research & investigation skills
