Sacramento, California, United States
Cross-domain technical operator with 20+ years of experience spanning GIS, Python data engineering, and city planning. Currently serving as Data/GIS Analyst for a federally mandated Metropolitan Planning Organization, where I function as informal technical lead across geospatial systems, production data pipelines, and planning analysis. I design and operate Python-based ETL pipelines processing hundreds of thousands of records for HCD housing compliance, federal MPO reporting, and travel demand modeling. My work pairs deep California planning domain knowledge (SB 375, HCD APR, CEQA, Government Code 665400) with a modern data stack: Python, pandas, geopandas, Google Developer Ecosystem, Docker, ESRI Software suite ArcGIS Pro/Online/Enterprise, and LLM agent frameworks. Current flagship systems include the Housing Inventory Pipeline (94,000+ HCD records across regional jurisdictions), the Traffic Count Pipeline (3,827+ records, 98.9% accuracy across 14 jurisdictions), the Replica Network Crosswalk Pipeline (120M+ segment mappings translating five years of historical traffic counts to current 2024 network standards for MPO based travel demand model calibration), and the 2030 Census Block Boundary Suggestion Program viewer a 5-county ArcGIS Online deployment accepted directly by UC Berkeley's SWDB. Experience at development/planning permitting at the City of San José and transportation planning research supporting multimodal corridor analysis. U.S. Air Force veteran: honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant (E-5), AFSC 3E571 Engineering Specialist. Delivered 49 construction projects in the UAE and managed 115 projects totaling $96M at a forward operating base in Afghanistan. Recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and two Air Force Achievement Medals. U.S. Government Secret Clearance eligible. On the frontend, I build custom static web applications using native HTML, CSS, and JavaScript no frameworks or vendor lock-in. Current flagship: a WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant Regional Indicators Dashboard with AI search assistance tracking economic, housing, travel, and development metrics across a six-county MPO region, outperforming commercial GIS platforms 4x on Lighthouse scores. Actively self-teaching the ArcGIS JavaScript SDK to embed custom interactive maps into native web wrappers which commercial GIS app builders cannot replicate. Actively building Saber Geospatial, a civic technology consultancy targeting small under-funded jurisdictions to assist with GIS/Planning/Programming (GPP) needs through AI.
GIS professional applying the intersection of spatial programming, data acquisition, and regional planning to deliver production-grade analytics for a federally mandated MPO serving six counties. Work spans desktop, web, and mobile GIS development, advanced spatial analysis, database management, and data engineering alongside research, program analysis, and multi-jurisdictional coordination. GIS DEVELOPMENT & DATA ENGINEERING • Housing Inventory Pipeline: Python ETL processing 94,000+ HCD APR records across regional jurisdictions with automated QA for §65400 compliance. • Traffic Count Pipeline (SACSIM): 98.9%-accurate ingestion of 3,827+ count records across 14 jurisdictions for the regional travel demand model. • Replica Network Link Crosswalk: Tracks road segment IDs across quarterly updates for longitudinal VMT analysis. • Replica BigQuery Data Processing: Author and execute Python and SQL workflows against Replica's BigQuery platform to acquire, filter, and process large-volume travel behavior datasets for regional VMT, network, and transportation performance analysis. • 2030 Census BBSP: Delivered a 5-county ArcGIS Online application with edge-capability editing; UC Berkeley's SWDB accepted direct feature exports in lieu of GUPS. RESEARCH & PROGRAM SUPPORT • Apply spatial, statistical, and research techniques to assess feasibility, resolve data problems, and improve operational efficiency across programs. • Deliver scope, implementation plans, and data products for transportation, housing, and EJ programs — including SB 375 and HCD compliance. • VMT trend analysis comparing Replica and HPMS datasets contributed to regional transportation narratives and external media coverage. COORDINATION & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT • Coordinate across SACOG teams, member jurisdictions, and external agencies; primary technical point of contact for spatial analysis support. • Interpret SACOG policies and analytical findings for staff, management, and state agency audiences.
Performed mapping application integrates data from Federal/local DOT and Census employment to provide a web based application to display and query data related to state owned and private leased properties for a San Francisco based company (NDA). JOB DESCRIPTION: 50%: Gather, condition, aggregate and prepare spatial and auxiliary data for use within a GIS environment. Extensive use of Python and TransCAD transportation modeling software. 40%: Analyze GIS data relationships, create visualizations, reports and publish maps as the result of the analysis within ArcGIS desktop. 10%: Project planning and management
Building, Commercial, and Land use development for the City of San Jose. Assist business owners and residents for building permits. Verify all necessary building codes, residential/commercial alterations/modifications, and planning related issues in conformance with the city of San José Envision 2040 General Plan, Zoning regulations, California Building Code, and International Code Council.
Planning policy and infrastructure facilities for San Jose area that promote alternative modes of travel. Urban Planning Community Planning Transportation Initiatives Data Analysis Site Logistics Green Initiatives Grant procurement Adobe Creative Suite IBM SPSS analysis
Gathers and analyzes data that is being utilized for urban planning initiatives (i.e. community development, bicycle transportation lanes, residential housing) for the Greater Sacramento Area six (6) counties. Urban Planning Community Planning Transportation Initiatives Data Analysis Site Logistics Green Initiatives
Highly decorated; promoted after first tour in United Arab Emirates (UAE) / second tour in Afghanistan) Under the direction of the Site Superintendent, entrusted with managing numerous construction projects at Travis Air Force Base as well as in the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. Utilized management skills and experience as a Draftsman and Surveyor to complete 49 construction projects at the cost of $25M. As an Airman with responsibility for the installation of systems related to geospatial information, completed 81 site and location surveys at locations in close proximity to Al Shafra Air Base, resulting in updating 2.3M square meters. Directed $2.5M project that involved the construction of new hygiene facilities for the soldiers. Led $1M IED detect/de-arm vehicle soak pit project; implemented five (5) base improvement projects with budgets totaling $640K. Created a “Statement of Work” - a cost estimate based design drawings that we used as part of the project proposal. After approval, provided the construction inspector with contract specifications to guarantee the Government is not defrauded. Managed projects and provided quality assurance expertise in the building and installation of onsite wind turbines, ensuring correct procedures are followed. Managed a staff of three (3) direct reports. Trained / directed subcontractors; maintained quality assurance / technical support during construction in the Middle East. Performed pre-task planning and job hazard analysis. Served as technical liaison for onsite operations. Held positions as a Draftsman at Travis Air Force Base (’05 – ’09) and Surveyor (’09). Project Management Schedules Budgets Data Analysis Cost Analysis Field Surveying Public Works Projects