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Michael Pratten

@michaelpratten

GIS professional supporting Air Force GeoBase, managing a $1M program and enterprise geospatial infrastructure.

United States
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At Innovate!, I served as Geo Integration Officer and GeoBase Program Manager for an Air Force contract, managing a $1M program and enterprise GIS infrastructure. I also delivered GIS support and training and coordinated geospatial requirements between Air Force teams.

Across NOAA, NGA, and other federal and commercial programs, I supported geospatial data management, spatial analysis, GIS development, and enterprise systems. My work has included Python scripting, geospatial web services, and GIS data integration; I also hold an M.P.S. in Geographic Information Systems and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CI

Software Developer

CompQsoft, Inc.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Supported development and enhancement of enterprise applications using Django, Python, JavaScript, and SQL within an Agile Azure-based environment, and maintained build and deployment documentation.

TG

Software Engineer / GIS

The Buffalo Group

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Supported NGA geospatial integration efforts, testing and validating OGC-compliant integrations using APIs, Postman, and Jupyter Notebooks, and utilized CentOS virtual machines for development.

LS

GIS Analyst

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Developed GIS mapping products and spatial analysis deliverables, maintained geospatial datasets, and improved CAD-to-GIS conversion workflows.

NP

Watershed Research Assistant – GIS

NYC Department of Environmental Protection

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Supported enterprise geodatabase operations through GIS data conversion, geoprocessing, and ArcSDE maintenance, and coordinated GIS support for watershed management.

AC

GIS Technician

ARRO Consulting

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Supported ArcGIS implementation, geodatabase maintenance, and GPS field data collection for infrastructure and utility mapping projects.

AS

GIS Field Technician

A. James DeBruin and Sons

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 11 months)

Collected and processed utility and telecommunications infrastructure data using GIS, GPS, ArcPad, and aerial imagery, and supported land surveying and GIS mapping activities.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland, Baltimore County logoUC

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville logoUK

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bachelor of Science, Environmental and Soil Science

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Soil Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County logoUC

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Master of Professional Studies, Geographic Information Systems

Master of Professional Studies in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

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