Thomas Francis Nance
6621 Wakefield Dr, Apt 913
Alexandria, VA 22307 US
Mobile: 361-290-7699
Email: tnanceiv@lpnsurveying.com
Work Experience:
L.P. Nance Land Surveying – GIS Manager
115 Bauman St.
San Antonio, TX 78219
05/2012 - Present
GIS MANAGER (Data Input/Database Construction Management)
Duties: Build and maintain custom base maps and databases to meet the requirements of each
client’s specific purpose. Perform quality control on the input of data, metadata, geographic
referencing information, and database performance.
National/ Naval Ice Center (NIC) - IT Dept
4231 Suitland Rd
NOAA Satellite Operations Facility
Washington, DC 20395 United States
10/2009 - Present
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Data Management)
GS-Clearance: Active Top Secret SCI, periodic review due 1/2017.
Duties: As the National/Naval Ice Center (NIC) command geographic information systems (GIS)
technical expert for all GIS related activities, on the NIC enterprise GIS system, Satellite
Imagery Processing and Analysis System (SIPAS), perform enterprise GIS design, development,
user support, application maintenance and support, prepare documentation of GIS analysis
activities, and run a myriad of application systems and software applications. Designing GIS
databases on SIPAS involves an intricate knowledge of the processes in which SIPAS utilizes
VB.NET code compiled into Common Language Runtime (CLR) assemblies integrated into SQL
Server processes via T-SQL commands allowing leverage of comprehensive .NET class library
APIs and that SIPAS is a multi-tier client/server architecture with SQL Server database storage
utilizing ArcGIS Server to connect for back end processing of geodatabases. Ensure that NIC
GIS systems operate efficiently and are capable of generating and transmitting critical ice
analysis and forecasts to the web server and directly to NIC customers. SIPAS is responsible for
the acquisition and processing of near real-time NOAA and DoD digital environmental satellite
data, atmospheric, oceanographic and sea ice numerical model data, GIS-derived vector and
raster files, and other data as required for ice analysis and forecasting. Evaluate technological
developments as they relate to GIS, satellite image processing, sea ice analysis, mapping and
digital product dissemination. Perform research necessary to improve SIPAS, GIS and graphical
user interface (GUI) functionality, design and coordinate SIPAS and GIS applications for system
maintenance and programming support, and development and implementation of plans for the
efficient utilization of hardware and software components of SIPAS and the GIS network.
Provide GIS and mapping support, application tools planning, database schema design,
development, testing, and implementation and apply software and general GIS knowledge and
techniques to a variety of satellite image data transferring, ingests, analysis, and product
generation processes. Serve as the main GIS systems protocol administrator for SIPAS. I have
been the primary backup for the SIPAS database administrator, who quit in November 2011,
since the last quarter of FY 10 (see the last page of attachment NSPS 2010 Appraisal for
documentation). Investigate and analyze application synchronization to resolve specific problems
related to data and software applications. Research methods to improve GIS operational
performance and reduce complexity. Apply IT skills and GIS application/management
knowledge expertise towards the technical integration of various operational requirements for
SIPAS. Design the GIS infrastructure architecture for software to carry out the integration of
operational systems to simulate a seamless system. Use GIS knowledge and theory to provide
recommendations to the IT Director concerning GIS system integration, avoidance of potential
system conflicts and information security hazards. Interact with analysts, system users, computer
scientists and government contractors in related fields and apply GIS synchronization skills in an
effort to improve stability of the operational system (SIPAS). Perform special projects in support
of GIS development co-operation with other international organizations (CIS…) and related GIS
data acquisitions, including the investigation of optimal software and application tool suites to
meet specified requirements; prepare reports, recommendations and technical summaries on GIS
design/performance and operating procedures to be forwarded to the IT Director for review.
Accomplishments: Assisted in all phases of creating the Iceberg Database Editor Application
(IDEA) and the Foreign Data Import Tool using VB.net, SQL Server databases, ArcGIS Server
geodatabases, VBA, and Python, which streamlined the work flow of several analysis processes,
saved many man hours, and improved incorporation of other data sources. I received an 8 hour
time off award for the Foreign Data Import Tool. Organizing the planning, development, and
completion of product descriptions for every product the NIC produces. Building a positive
report with the analysts and becoming so familiar with SIPAS, that I can troubleshoot most
issues in passing.
Related Skills: Listening to the needs of users, learning analysis processes, learning system
processes through reading code, documenting both, identifying and communicating
improvements in analysis and system processes, developing process prototypes to prove viability
of improvements, and recognizing talents of others. I am pursuing Microsoft SQL Server
certificates for Database Development and Implementation and Maintenance.
Collateral Duty: Security Manager (8/9/11-Present)
Duties: Responsible for managing all aspects of the NIC Command Security Program.
Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science
Texas A and M University Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 United States
06/2009 - 07/2009
Resarch Assistant
Supervisor: Dr. Lucy Huang (361-825-2646)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Assist in the design, development, implementation, and data collection for a GIS based empirical
case study with a human subject survey conducted among college students at Texas A and M
University Corpus Christi to test the validity of the Bayesian network architecture for estimating
a subjects travel preferences.
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
Harte Res Admin
6300 Ocean Drive Unit #5869
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 United States
01/2009 - 06/2009
Supervisor: Dr. Jorge Brenner (361-825-2056)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Build a database of open source GIS data. Analyze, synthesize, and design GIS products to
support the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program's creation of a Habitat Management Plan
for the Corpus Christi Bay area. The results of this project are posted at the following site
http://cbbep.org/projects/ecomanagement.html
Predict the local oyster distribution and determine relevant variables based on modeling local
oysters' ecological niche using GIS vector data converted to raster data and analyzed using
Desktop GARP (Genetic Algorithm for Rule-set Production) to statistically determine relevant
variables and develop an algorithm for location prediction to be used in field verification.
Department of Defense
Headquarters – Headquarters Company, Second Infantry Division, G2 - Geospatial Information
Services Section
Unit # 15041
APO, AP 96258 United States
08/2002 - 08/2006
Topographic Analyst - 21U20
Supervisor: Jason Smith (770-686-0040)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Clearance: Secret
21U10 (E4 and below) Duties: Extract terrain data from remote-sensed imagery, field
reconnaissance, digital data, existing topographic products, open source, and other collateral data
sources. Record analysis results to a military geographic database. Develop, maintain, and
catalog military geodatabases and websites. Draw, scribe, digitize, and scan cultural,
topographic, hydrographic, and/or other features on overlays/scribing surfaces or in digital
formats. Utilize basic drafting techniques to tailor terrain products. Revise planimetric and
topographic maps. Perform digital manipulation of topographic information by querying attribute
data using T-SQL queries, viewing, evaluating, and downloading digital data. Systems utilized
include the Digital Topographic Support System – Base (DTSS-B), Deployable (DTSS-D), and
Light (DTSS-L). DTSS-B, DTSS-D, and the DTSS-L use ERDAS Imagine image processing
and ESRI's ArcInfo geographic information system (GIS) COTS software packages combined
with a customized user interface and enhanced terrain analysis software.
For fact sheets:
DTSS-B please see http://www.agc.army.mil/fact_sheet/CTIS_DTSS-B.pdf
DTSS-D please see http://www.agc.army.mil/fact_sheet/CTIS_DTSS-D.pdf
DTSS-L please see http://www.agc.army.mil/fact_sheet/CTIS_DTSS-L.pdf
21U20 (E5) Duties: Performs duties in the preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers
and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in accomplishment of their duties. Analyzes
collected military geographic information to produce tactical decision aids. Predicts terrain and
weather effects as applied to command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence
systems. Performs data base management for the storage of aerial photographs, maps, digital data
bases, and collateral source materials. Performs quality assurance during all stages of
topographic operations.
Collateral Duties:
Assistant Database Team Leader
Duties: Responsible for the creation, database schema development, organization, maintenance
and dissemination of all geodatabase based terrain intelligence, both general and area specific, in
direct support of the Commanding General of the 2nd Infantry Division. Provide timely
topographic analysis in support of the military decision making process and intelligence
preparation of the battlefield.
Information Management Officer (Alternate)
Duties: Co-ordinate internal information technology services with the Director of Information
Management. Secure, catalog, and manage the use of all electronic program data. Develop,
record, and manage a quarterly electronic maintenance program for all computer systems,
software updates, and accessories attached. Perform networking tasks as needed.
Accomplishments:
Redesigned databases and internal automation networks used during deployment and in garrison
to adhere to security classification requirements.
Initiated contact with Republic of Korea Army mapping services and the United States Air Force
in order to conduct multiple knowledge and data exchanges. Utilizing those knowledge and data
exchanges and standardization of requirements I developed complex standardized geodatabase
attribute queries, that could be exported and shared with other units, written in T-SQL, for each
standard product and also to create new custom products. One of those custom products,
Weapons Threat Analysis, was three pages long and had queries, sub queries, and sub sub
queries and was implemented as a new standard product theater wide.
2ID Color Sergeant.
NIMA NGIS Basic Topographic Analyst Course Graduate.
Promoted to Sergeant in less than 3 years and 3 months.
1 Army Commendation Medal
2 Army Achievement Medals
1 Certificate of Appreciation
Expert Shot
Conducted Sergeants Time Training with professional and informative materials crucial to
Soldier development.
Shared technical knowledge with other Soldiers assuring a constant exchange of information
through experience.
Inventoried and prepared for shipment over $1 million worth of equipment.
Led a team of four Soldiers to a second place finish in the 2ID Order of the Tomahawk
Competition.
Consistently displayed a sense of confidence and mental toughness; forefront leader in stressful
situations.
Respected NCO who respects his subordinates in return.
Education:
Texas A and M University – Corpus Christi, Dept of Computer Science
Bachelor of Science Degree 05/2009
Major: Geographic Information Science
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM SOLVING W/ COMPUTERS I, PLANE SPATIAL
MEASUREMENT I, CALCULUS I, GEODETIC SCIENCE, GEOSPATIAL MATH
TECHNIQUES, LEGAL ASPCTS OF SPATIAL INFORMATION, CALCULUS II,
UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I, UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II, GEOSPATIAL SOFTWARE
SYSTEMS I, VISUALIZATION FOR GIS, REMOTE SENSING, GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS
II, PUBLIC INFORMATION IN GIS, GEOSPATIAL SOFTWARE SYSTEMS II,
GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS III, GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS DESIGN, GEOSPATIAL
COMPUTATIONS-ADJUSTMENTS, APPLIED PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS,
GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS INTERNSHIP, and GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS PROJECT.
National Geospatial-Intelligence School Ft. Belvoir, VA United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 05/2003
Credits Earned: 23 Semester hours
Major: Topographic Analyst - 81T
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION, PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, REMOTE
SENSING, CARTOGRAPHY, GEOGRAPHIS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, and TERRAIN
ANALYSIS.
UNIV OF MARYLAND-COLL PARK Camp Red Cloud, AP United States
Some College Coursework Completed
GPA: 3.461 of a maximum 4
Credits Earned: 13 Semester hours
Major: Korean Language
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
INTRODUCTION TO KOREAN LANGUAGE/CULTURE, ELEMENTARY KOREAN I, and
ELEMENTARY KOREAN II.
Job Related Training:
ESRI Instructor Led Training:
ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server
Creating Effective Web Applications using ArcGIS Server
Data Management in the Multiuser Geodatabase
ESRI Virtual Campus Training:
Customizing ArcGIS Desktop
Getting Started with Customizations and Code Nov 20, 2009
Moving Forward with Code Samples Nov 23, 2009
Exploring the VBA Environment
Exploring the VBA Environment Nov 05, 2009
Learning Visual Basic for Applications for New ArcGIS Developers
Getting Started with VBA Oct 23, 2009
Understanding Branching and Looping Sep 24, 2010
Using Variables, Procedures, and Functions Sep 28, 2010
Enhancing Your Custom Solutions Sep 28, 2010
Working with Classes and COM Objects Sep 28, 2010
Solidifying Your Code Sep 29, 2010
Understanding Branching and Looping in VBA
Understanding Branching and Looping in VBA Nov 04, 2009
Understanding GIS Queries
Understanding GIS Queries Nov 24, 2009
Understanding Map Projections and Coordinate Systems
Sizing Up the Earth Jan 13, 2010
Flattening the Earth Sep 29, 2010
Understanding Aspect and Perspective Sep 29, 2010
Understanding and Controlling Distortion Sep 29, 2010
Geographic and Planar Coordinate Systems Sep 29, 2010
Introduction to Datums Sep 29, 2010
Working with Forms in VBA
Working with Forms in VBA Nov 16, 2009
Working with Variables and Functions in VBA
Working with Variables and Functions in VBA Nov 05, 2009
ESRI Training Seminars Viewed:
ArcGIS Server Setup and Administration
Building Applications with ArcGIS Server Using the Java Platform
Building Applications with ArcGIS Server Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Building Rich Internet Applications with ArcGIS API for Flex
Extending ArcGIS Explorer for Developers
GIS for Managers
Geoprocessing Using ModelBuilder
Getting Started with ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight/WPF
Getting Started with Map Templates
Getting Started with Scripting in ArcGIS 9
Imagery in an Enterprise GIS
Implementing Security for ArcGIS Server .NET Solutions
Implementing Security for ArcGIS Server 9.3 Java Solutions
Introduction to ArcGIS Data Interoperability
Introduction to ArcGIS Data Models
Introduction to ArcGIS Image Server 9.2
Introduction to ArcGIS Network Analyst
Introduction to ArcGIS Schematics
Introduction to ArcGIS for Developers
Introduction to Geodatabase Replication at ArcGIS 9.2
Maximizing GPS Accuracy in GIS Data Collection
Metadata: Tips and Tricks
Publishing KML Services with ArcGIS Server 9.3
Regression Analysis Basics in ArcGIS 9.3
Running ArcGIS Server on Amazon EC2
Serving and Managing Imagery with ArcGIS Server
Understanding ArcSDE Table Relationships
Understanding Spatial Statistics in ArcGIS 9
Using ArcGIS Server Geoprocessing Services
Working with Geodatabase Topology
Language Skills:
Language
Korean
Spoken
Novice
Written
Novice
Read
Novice
Affiliations:
Texas Society of Professional Surveyors - Member
American Association for Geodetic Surveying - Member
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi GIS Student Organization - Former Vice-President for
2 years
US Army Corps of Engineers - Member
Cartography and Geographic Information Society - Member
National Society of Professional Surveyors - Member
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Member
Geographic and Land Information Society - Member
American Congress of Surveying and Mapping - Member
Professional Publications:
The results of the project I assisted in during my internship at the Harte Research Institute for
Gulf of Mexico Studies are posted at the following site
http://cbbep.org/projects/ecomanagement.html