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Kayden Johnson

@kaydenjohnson

GIS Specialist II Team Lead at SSP Innovations who automated utility network validation and cut manual review time by over 50%.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking exciting geospatial roles where I can enhance my technical and leadership skillsets through challenging and rewarding work.

At SSP Innovations, I developed a semi-automated validation framework for utility network geodatabase edits that reduced manual review time by over 50%. I also created Python tools and automated task files to improve pipeline reporting and streamline production checks.

As GIS Specialist II Team Lead, I coordinate deliverables across projects and support team development through training, one-on-one sessions, and performance tracking. Earlier, at UDC, I worked on natural gas asset mapping and quality reviews, and contributed to a SAP alignment project.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

GIS Specialist II Team Lead

Current

SSP Innovations

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led a 14-member GIS production team, developing semi-automated validation frameworks and custom Python tools that reduced manual review time by over 50% and improved QA/QC accuracy. Managed 5 direct reports, coordinated cross-functional projects, and accelerated onboarding for new team members.

ArcGIS Pro Python Geodatabases QA&QC Team Leadership Performance Management Jira Workflow Manager Microsoft Teamflect APRX Remote Sensing Data Management

GIS Technician

UDC

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered geospatial mapping and attribute capture for PG&E's natural gas asset inventory using ArcGIS and ArcFM. Performed QA/QC reviews, led training sessions, and contributed to a successful SAP alignment project.

ArcGIS ArcFM QA&QC Attribute Verification Training SAP Cartography

Technical Recruiter

Actalent

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Sourced, screened, and evaluated candidates for Automotive, Aerospace, and Defense clients, maintaining a strong pipeline with 40 cold calls and 5 interviews per week. Managed 7 contract employees, including performance counseling and coaching.

Sourcing Screening Candidate Evaluation Cold Calling Performance Management Client Relations Automotive Aerospace Defense

GIS Technician

SSP Innovations

Performed geospatial editing, image interpretation, and data manipulation within ArcGIS Pro, exceeding productivity and quality benchmarks. Created and delivered project training, resolved complex GIS issues via JIRA tickets, and defined APRX best practices during ArcMAP migration.

ArcGIS Pro Geospatial Editing Image Interpretation Data Manipulation Jira Training APRX ArcMap

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science, Geography and Environmental Geology

2018 - 2022

Grade: 3.5/4.0

Activities and societies: Project: Park Digitization - Digitized a map of Christy Woods on Ball State University's campus utilizing ArcGIS Pro and Adobe Illustrator.

Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Geology with a GPA of 3.5/4.0. Completed a project digitizing a map of Christy Woods using ArcGIS Pro and Adobe Illustrator.