Sian Doherty

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Reliable, hardworking and organized GIS professional recognized as a resource person for extensive knowledge in various technical disciplines including spatial data management, Python scripting and general IT issues. Detail oriented and committed to on time project completion with over 7 years of invaluable state government experience in multi-disciplinary teams. Innovative problem solver dedicated to helping others and providing high quality geospatial products.


Summary of skills


  • Geographic Information Systems software: ESRI ArcGIS Pro 2.2-2.7, ArcGIS Desktop 9.3, 10.0, 10.1 & 10.2, MapInfo, Microstation, Quick Terrain Modeller, ERDAS Imagine, Fugro Viewer, FME

  • Python scripting

  • Microsoft Office 365 suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook

  • Google Earth, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Livecycle

  • HTML, XML, CSS and JavaScript skills


Education


Macquarie University, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Bachelor of Science 2003

Experience


Senior Spatial Visual Analytics and Integration Analyst

October 2019 - Current City of Hobart

  • Develop and provide GIS services within Council including but not limited to spatial data, satellite imagery, and aerial photography.

  • Maintain web mapping services and related spatial data that form the basis of the corporate GIS; Geocortex.

  • Supervise contractors and liaise with industry specialists to develop and monitor implementation plans.

  • Develop customised innovative and sustainable solutions using Python and ArcGIS Pro Model Builder to support business needs and processes.

  • Investigate and resolve any web mapping system issues that may occur including but not limited to slow map services.

  • Coordinate and facilitate training in the use of GIS services throughout Council easily understood by non-technical people whilst maintaining and reviewing Council documentation on procedural and technical aspects.

  • Research and develop other GIS solutions including mobile mapping and integration with nonspatial data and systems.

  • Supervised projects at a unit and organisational level including but not limited to planning, coastal hazards, and heritage.


    • GIS Development Officer

    November 2016 - October 2019 City of Hobart

  • Developed high quality cartographic products (hard copy and ArcGIS online maps) and data outputs from GIS and related data using a range of spatial and non-spatial system integration techniques.

  • Monitored security measures ensuring the integrity and validity of GIS data and versioning in spatial datasets.

  • Independently provided advanced mapping and spatial solutions to achieve objectives against specified key performance indicators.

  • Ensured consistent, standardised, and accurate recording of corporate asset infrastructure.

  • Created GIS documentation used with the Council’s content management system that is suitable to be used and understood across the organisation.


    • Data Entry Clerk

    June 2014 - April 2015 Department of Justice/Marks Staffing Solutions, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Handled highly sensitive and confidential personal client information when entering data into Calgary Microsoft Access database (BERT) ensuring extremely high accuracy.

  • Itemised and assembled disclosure packages within strict timelines.

  • Identified errors in documents and updated accordingly.

  • Provided general technical assistance, maintained supplies and resolved problems with general office machines e.g. multi-function machines, printers for 9 people when required.


    • Census Taker

    April 2014 - May 2015 City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Collected and compiled census data for the City of Calgary

  • Submitted census data using City of Calgary issued iPad and online system


    • Senior Spatial Information Officer

    March 2013 - September 2013 Department of Natural Resources and Mines

  • Provided specialist technical advice/information/support to GIS and non-GIS users in various software packages

  • Independently gathered, interpreted and analyzed spatial information for use in environmental planning, policy and legislative amendments of the Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999.

  • Initiated change in work practice to increase productivity and ensure timely delivery of end products to clients

  • Developed customized GIS applications/tools with Python to increase resource efficiency and maximize productivity

  • Resolved general computer issues including network connectivity problems, computer rebuilds and software installations

  • Updated metadata frequently adhering to ISO 19115:2003 standard

  • Prepared statistics and reports, presented results of spatial analysis to policy team and management and provided advice on implementation of outcomes for future policy creation

  • Prepared documentation for methods and work procedures in line with GIS team protocol

  • Resolved existing Python scripts for use in data creation, manipulation and validation


    • Senior GIS Analyst

    January 2011 - March 2013 Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

  • Produced cartographic products for use in environmental planning, policy and legislative amendments of the Queensland Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009

  • Assisted environmental planners in presentation of reports to community

  • Collaborated with Natural Resource Management organizations in developing community consultation reports and presentations including an 1100km week long road trip of consultations in South West Queensland

  • Researched, prepared and analyzed data for use in environmental planning and policy

  • Reviewed different methods of data transfer to external organizations and solved system compatibility issues

  • Prioritized tasks in daily workflow to ensure deadlines were met while adhering to policy standards and templates when preparing maps, results and reports


    • Spatial Information Officer

    March 2006 - January 2011 Department of Natural Resources and Water

  • Trained/supervised 3 staff and provided specialist technical advice on data capture and validation processes

  • Developed work procedures / documentation for continuation of future project work in my absence while seconded to another government agency

  • Developed Python programming skills using online resources

  • Provided bi-weekly project progress reports to management

  • Validated contract provided LiDAR point cloud data spatial accuracy

  • Captured, validated and attributed natural environment data using ortho-rectified imagery, satellite imagery, departmental topographic maps and survey plans


    • Professional Development / Training Courses


  • ESRI MOOC: Spatial Data Science (2020)

  • Getting started with Geocortex Reporting (2020)

  • Developing Client-side Workflows with Geocortex Workflow 5 (2020)

  • Introduction to ArcGIS Pro (2019)

  • Geocortex Essentials and Introduction to Developing Workflows (2017)

  • What’s New in ArcGIS 10 / Python Scripting (2011)

  • Recruitment and selection panel training (2009)

  • Prince2 Project Management – Introduction to Project Management (2008)

  • ESRI Introduction to Cartography (2007)

  • Introduction to MapInfo/Intermediate training – (2006)/(2007)

  • Lake Louise Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) – International Experience Canada 2004-2005 (Employee of the Month February 2005)

  • Driver’s licence

  • Basic conversational Japanese


    • Volunteer Experience


  • December 2007 – February 2013 - Organized and led social Netball and Touch Football teams for 6 years

  • February 2006 - New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service - Assisted in development of report and cartographic products for use in extending conservation reserve area

  • January 2006 – Conservation Volunteers Australia - Planted trees for rehabilitation of riparian zone

  • September – December 2005 – Central West Catchment Management Authority (CMA) - Analyzed stakeholder requests for funding from CMA for use in Natural Resource Management projects

  • December 2003 - New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service - Researched and developed method for surveys of pine tree saplings to assist in development of pest management

  • July 1998 – Australian Bureau of Meteorology - Assisted in analysis of hydrographical data for use in flood warning reports