James Whitacre
GIS Services Division Chief at Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Role
- Gis Services Division Chief at Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Location
- Indiana, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Whitacre
I am a GIS professional with strong skills in GIS, geospatial data science, and print and digital cartography. I have over 16 years experience in the ArcGIS Platform; raster and vector geodata development, design, and analysis; Python development and automation for geospatial data, analysis, and applications; field data collection with GPS and mobile devices; and print and digital cartographic design and production. I focus on consulting with researchers and clients utilizing GIS and other geospatial technologies, especially in biological, ecological, and conservation research; urban and environmental planning; and natural resources. My published products include academic papers on a myriad of topics involving geospatial analysis; geospatial data products for conservation and natural resources; maps for research and recreation; and web mapping applications on topics related to ecology and natural resources.
Experience
Gis Services Division Chief
May 2021 — Present
Manage and lead the Pennsylvania Game Commission GIS Services Division by:• Supervising, leading, and mentoring a team of nine full-time GIS professional positions• Administering the enterprise GIS architecture and databases• Developing data and application governance, policies, and metadata• Producing research-grade geospatial analyses and workflows for wildlife and habitat projects• Creating custom print and web maps, along with other data visualizations• Providing training and professional development for professional GIS staff and agency GIS users
Education
Ohio Wesleyan University
BA
2000 — 2004
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MS
2009 — 2011
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