Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

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Expert Details

Applied Geomatics, Spatial Data Infrastructure, GIS Strategic Planning, Feasibility Studies

ID: 730209 Canada

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Expert's recent experience was in the Environment Sector within a major, global engineering company and included roles in business development and project management as well as building an environmental team to service the Middle East Market. As a senior Geomatics professional he provides leadership in the application of spatial systems and GIS technologies. He has lead several international and domestic strategic GIS consulting projects, leading to projects in land administration, municipal GIS implementations, surveying and mapping, geo-spatial data acquisition, and data conversion activities. His experience includes providing consulting services to government and industry for such areas as spatial data infrastructure, strategic planning for GIS, data conversion systems, surveying & reference mapping technology, GIS for municipal government, business process modeling, cadastral mapping projects, effectiveness audits of government programs and feasibility studies & implementation plans for geographic information systems.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1969 Degree: BSc Subject: Surveying Engineering Institution: University of New Brunswick
Year: 1967 Degree: BS Subject: Engineering Institution: Mount Allison University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2011 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Undisclosed Department: GIS & Business Consulting
Responsibilities:
He is managing a team of GIS professionals in the implementation of an enterprise GIS installation including the development of web based geospatial business applications. He provides strategic direction for the long term planning and delivery of current technology while accommodating future trends.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2004 to 2008 Employer: Undisclosed Title: Principal Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
He conducted business development activities for a Canadian Environmental Company [subsequently acquired by AECOM] and was the local contact point for project delivery. He also assisted the development of a ME office for the Ontario government and participated in trade shows and meetings for incoming trade missions from Canada
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2001 to 2004 Employer: DBM Computers (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Title: Undisclosed Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
He was responsible for day to day operations and development of GIS related business opportunities. He managed a major GIS data conversion project for a municipal utility and conducted feasibility studies for GIS implementations in the municipal government sector
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2000 to 2001 Employer: Undisclosed Title: VP Operations Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
He was responsible for operations of a GIS services company and the development of international business opportunities
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1988 to 2000 Employer: Linnet Geomatics International Title: Undisclosed Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
He was responsible for the operation of a team of engineers and technologists for the development of spatial data acquisition programs associated with a major provincial land information system. He conceived and implemented innovative digital mapping products as well as participating in the design of GIS applications for the forestry and agricultural sector. He also managed several international projects in the field of GIS.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1984 to 1988 Employer: Northwest Survey Group Title: Undisclosed Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
He was responsible for the daily operations of a major surveying and mapping company. Duties included project management, business development, innovation of digital mapping systems and staff development
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1980 to 1984 Employer: Undisclosed Title: Principal Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
He initiated and managed a consulting practice in the field of Geomatics and GIS.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1976 to 1980 Employer: Undisclosed Title: Manager Mapping Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
He managed the staff of the resource mapping department and innovated the change of production technology to modernize the process for developing the mapping products required for the departmental activities

Government Experience

Years Agency Role Description
Years: 1976 to 1980 Agency: Alberta Canada Role: Manager Mapping Description: He was the manager for the mapping function of the department of natural resources
Years: 1973 to 1976 Agency: Council of Maritime Premiers Role: Manager Mapping Description: He managed the staff and contractors involved in a 3 province surveying and mapping program
Years: 1969 to 1973 Agency: Province of Nova Scotia Role: Manager Mapping Description: He managed the staff responsible for delivery of resource mapping products

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 2002 to Present Country / Region: United Arab Emirates Summary: He has been active in the GIS/Environmental sector for ten years doing various projects and consulting assignments
Years: 2003 to 2003 Country / Region: Saudi Arabia Summary: He undertook a GIS feasibility study for the Riyadh Municipality
Years: 1993 to 1994 Country / Region: Russia Summary: He managed a modernization project for the Ryazan Municipality and the Russian Department of Carography
Years: 1990 to 1990 Country / Region: Egypt Summary: He advised on using GIS technology for an irrigation modernization project
Years: 1989 to 1989 Country / Region: Kenya Summary: He advised on the GIS applications for the Kenya National parks Service and for a vehicle tracking system

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Past President of the Geomatics Industry Assocation of Canada.
Licenses / Certifications
Registered as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba Canada

Additional Experience

Training / Seminars
He has presented at international, national and local conferences on various subjects and project experiences
Vendor Selection
He prepared technical specifications, issued RFPs and managed contracts for the acquisition of spatial data such as Aerial Photography, survey control, photogrammetric mapping, orthophoto production, etc.
Marketing Experience
He served as president of the Geomatics Industry Association of Canada and was instrumental in leading the development of an international projects group focused on business opportunities outside of Canada
Other Relevant Experience
He has extensive experience in managing technical teams and developing innovative approaches for applied GIS

Language Skills

Language Proficiency
English native speaker
Spanish He is marginally proficient

Fields of Expertise

geographic information system, project management, system analysis, micro irrigation, land mapping, digital mapping, environmental compliance, aerial photogrammetry, aerial mapping, information system modeling, environmental data, contract bid evaluation, feasibility study, information system high level architecture, aerial-photograph interpretation, photogrammetry, environmental engineering

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