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Eric Solatka

@ericsolatka

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Senior GIS professional specializing in imagery analysis, enterprise GIS, and spatial data solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior GIS role delivering enterprise geospatial solutions—imagery, automation, and client-facing support—in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

I am a senior GIS professional with extensive experience delivering enterprise GIS solutions, imagery analysis for DoD, and operational geospatial support for transit and emergency-response clients. I have led technical teams, developed geoprocessing models, automated workflows with Python, and managed ESRI Portal and ArcGIS Online deployments to improve data integrity and operational readiness.

My accomplishments include coordinating WMATA's enterprise GIS, supporting FEMA disaster-relief workflows with Survey123 and dashboards, and implementing mobile data collection and web services for utilities and government agencies. I combine strong technical skills in ArcGIS Pro, imagery workflows, and Python with hands-on production, QA/QC, and client-facing support to drive measurable geospatial outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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GIS Solutions Engineer

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Geocgi

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Technical lead supporting WMATA enterprise GIS and providing imagery analysis for DoD; developed geoprocessing models, cartographic deliverables, and QA/QC workflows to ensure data integrity.

Geoprocessing Python QA

Senior GIS Analyst

Mark43

May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Advanced GIS functions for a cloud-based first responder platform; performed spatial analysis, data manipulation, and QC while collaborating with clients to define and resolve location-based needs.

Spatial Analysis Cloud GIS Python

GIS Solutions Engineer

ArdentMC

Jul 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Supported FEMA disaster programs by developing Survey123 forms, situational dashboards, workforce tools, and managing Portal web services to deliver end-to-end GIS solutions and user support.

Dashboards AGOL Web Services Agile Scrum User Training

GIS Analyst/IT

NOAA

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 10 months)

Created web services and automated GIS workflows with Python to support public data access and maintained metadata and ingestion pipelines for dissemination services.

Web Services Python Metadata Management Data Ingestion ArcGIS Automation)

GIS/Business Analyst

DC Water

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Developed and trained staff on asset management GIS applications, authored SOPs and training materials, and managed project work plans to support departmental requirements.

Training SOP Development Stakeholder Engagement Project Management

GIS Specialist

American Water

Dec 2009 - Jan 2015 (5 years 1 month)

Managed water and sewer assets using SDSFIE standards, implemented AGOL mobile data collection, and performed utility modeling and GPS data collection with Trimble hardware.

AGOL Trimble GPS

GIS Technician

SEA Consultant Inc.

Jan 2008 - Oct 2008 (9 months)

Managed sewer and water asset datasets for five towns, produced quality large-scale maps, provided GIS support, and created GASB34 reports for municipal projects.

Asset Management Map Production GASB34 Reporting Technical Support