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Philip Williams

@philipwilliams

GIS Project Manager specializing in enterprise geospatial transformations, real-time mapping, and cross-functional team delivery.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead enterprise GIS programs—owning budgets, roadmaps, and stakeholder alignment—while building reliable, compliant mapping platforms that improve data quality and real-time decision-making.

I’m a Strategic GIS Project Manager with 8+ years leading geospatial technology initiatives and cross-functional teams. I focus on enterprise GIS implementation, spatial data infrastructure, and delivering mapping applications that move from requirements to measurable outcomes.

In my current role, I lead an enterprise GIS transformation with a $2.3M budget and a 12-member team, driving a 40% improvement in spatial data accuracy and a 30% reduction in processing time. I orchestrate real-time transit tracking by integrating ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and custom web applications, supporting 500,000+ daily riders.

I also bring strong program fundamentals—roadmaps, resource allocation, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, data governance, and regulatory compliance. I’ve automated geoprocessing using Python to cut analysis time by 50%, created interactive ArcGIS StoryMaps for client and regulatory reporting, and mentored GIS staff through training on spatial analysis, data management, and project methodologies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MA

Current

Senior GIS Project Manager

Current

Metropolitan Transit Authority

Mar 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Led enterprise GIS transformation with a $2.3M budget and a 12-member cross-functional team, improving spatial data accuracy by 40% and reducing processing time by 30%. Implemented a real-time transit tracking system using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, supporting 500,000+ daily riders.

ArcGIS ArcGIS Enterprise Budget Management Risk Management Stakeholder Management

PS

GIS Project Coordinator

Pacific Environmental Solutions

Jun 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Coordinated 15+ environmental assessment projects using GIS for habitat mapping, watershed analysis, and impact studies. Built Python/automated geoprocessing tools that reduced analysis time by 50% and improved data quality control, and delivered ArcGIS StoryMaps and interactive web maps for clients.

Geoprocessing Automation Web Mapping Data Quality Control

CD

GIS Analyst

City of Berkeley Planning Department

Jan 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Provided spatial analysis and cartographic products for urban planning, including zoning and land-use visualizations for city council presentations. Maintained an enterprise geodatabase and implemented QA procedures to achieve 99% data accuracy while supporting 30+ department staff members.

Spatial Analysis Data Quality Assurance Zoning Land Use Mapping SQL GIS QA Procedures

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SU

San Francisco State University

Master of Science, Geographic Information Systems

2015 -

Earned a Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems from San Francisco State University.

UD

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science, Geography

2013 -

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of California, Davis.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Pandas

PostGIS

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Jira

JavaScript

Mapbox

Smartsheet

SQL

ArcGIS Pro

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