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Mike Gresham

Kedron,Australia

Summary

Mike has more than 20 years of GIS experience across a number of industries with key skills in organizational GIS strategy and requirements, GIS project management, cartographic production, database management, open-source GIS and GIS application development. Mike's mid-term objectives are to manage GIS projects and be involved in corporate GIS implementation strategy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal (GIS)

AARC Environmental Solutions
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: AARC was established in Queensland in 1996 and is now one of the country’s leading independent environmental consultancies
  • AARC provides expert environmental solutions to the resource industry, planning & development sectors and agribusiness
  • Http://www.aarc.net.au
  • Manage a GIS team of three with the organisation and delegation of work activities
  • Act as the discipline lead and mentor to the wider team of 20+ GIS users
  • Provide strategic direction to the business in the areas of GIS, cartography and spatial analysis
  • Implement a robust GIS framework across the business
  • Project management
  • Client account management
  • Workflow process automation
  • Data analytics and visualisation
  • AARC was established in Queensland in 1996 and is now one of the country’s leading independent environmental consultancies
  • AARC provides expert environmental solutions to the resource industry, planning & development sectors and agribusiness
  • Http://www.aarc.net.au
  • Completed a GIS requirements survey and subsequent redesign of the business’s GIS framework
  • Implemented a set of cartographic standards/tools for the business to ensure consistency and efficiencies in cartographic production
  • Designed an operational framework and workflows for several key spatial data submissions to the Queensland government
  • Managed the GIS environment for several key clients in the resources sector
  • Developed a series of mobile GIS solutions for ecologists to use for their field survey work

Senior GIS Analyst (Queensland)

ARTC (Inland Rail)
05.2018 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: ARTC is an Australian government business entity (GBE) that manages a multi-user rail network over 5 states
  • They are charged with the responsibility of delivering the Inland Rail project – estimated operational date 2031
  • Http://www.artc.com.au
  • Manage the GIS for the Queensland section of the Inland Rail program
  • GIS strategy and requirements – implementing standards and workflows across the GIS team and wider Inland Rail program
  • Workflow process automation
  • Webmap development and map service administration
  • Mobile GIS deployment and administration
  • Data analytics and visualisation
  • GIS advisory to senior management
  • ARTC is an Australian government business entity (GBE) that manages a multi-user rail network over 5 states
  • They are charged with the responsibility of delivering the Inland Rail project – estimated operational date 2031
  • Http://www.artc.com.au
  • Designed and created a number of key automated workflows using FME/Python to streamline work processes
  • Implemented a set of cartographic standards/tools for the GIS team to ensure consistency and efficiencies in cartographic production
  • Successfully weaned project team members off Google Earth with the delivery of a series of project webmaps on the Geocortex platform providing a more tailored application to users
  • Developed and implemented a series of tools that were the platform for an operational geotechnical program – including web-map, mobile applications for offline use and data visualisation in Power BI
  • Established Power BI as a key support function for the program with a series of dashboards
  • Instrumental in using spatial analysis to provide a definitive register of properties for the program land resumption process

Data Analyst

POWERLINK
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: POWERLINK transport high voltage electricity, generated at major power stations, through our transmission network to deliver electricity to almost four million Queenslanders
  • Http://www.powerlink.com.au
  • Design and creation of Tableau dashboards for operational monitoring and emergency readiness
  • SQL database development
  • FME workbench creation
  • GIS Advisory
  • POWERLINK transport high voltage electricity, generated at major power stations, through our transmission network to deliver electricity to almost four million Queenslanders
  • Http://www.powerlink.com.au
  • Designed and created a Tableau dashboard for use by Powerlink business units to gauge emergency readiness
  • Created a number of FME workbenches supplemented with advanced SQL query to support the aforementioned dashboard

GIS/Data Coordinator

AUSIN GROUP
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Company Overview: AUSIN GROUP is a global multi-disciplinary investment services business, providing a suite of specialist offerings to the Australian and overseas markets
  • Http://www.ausingroup.com.au
  • Guide the Research Unit in their spatial data management and data visualisation strategy
  • Establish standards and best practice for mapping and infographic products
  • Provide spatial analysis, 3D modelling and cartographic products for property development due diligence
  • Build interactive dashboards in Tableau and Power BI for senior management’s operational requirements
  • Create and administer several Postgres databases using census and property data
  • Oversee map and infographic design in reporting products
  • Assist with translation of reports into Mandarin
  • AUSIN GROUP is a global multi-disciplinary investment services business, providing a suite of specialist offerings to the Australian and overseas markets
  • Http://www.ausingroup.com.au
  • Established a fully functioning scalable GIS with projects in ArcGIS and QGIS and an online capability with AGOL
  • Developed several operational dashboards in both Tableau and Power BI which enabled senior management to more accurately target their marketspace
  • Created a PostgreSQL database housing census data across a number of censuses which allowed senior management to target their clients with a better understanding of the demographics of any area in Australia
  • Oversaw the design of a research portal for the Ausin Insights unit utilising the WebGL API, ArcGIS API for Javascript, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder and Tableau Online functionality

GIS Specialist

API MANAGEMENT
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: API Management are the managers of assets owned by three joint ventures which make up the Western Pilbara Iron Ore Project
  • Http://www.fastjv.com.au
  • Cartographic production
  • ArcSDE and SQL database management
  • FME workbench development
  • GIS consultation to environmental, exploration, land management and engineering departments
  • API Management are the managers of assets owned by three joint ventures which make up the Western Pilbara Iron Ore Project
  • Http://www.fastjv.com.au
  • Produced in excess of 300 cartographic products
  • Developed various FME, python and modelbuilder tools to streamline workflows
  • Compiled various data models for the project’s ArcSDE database

Geoscience GIS Specialist

CSIRO
09.2013 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world
  • Http://www.csiro.au
  • Guide the Energy Business Unit in their GIS data management and implementation strategy
  • Provide spatial analysis, 3D modelling and cartographic products on multidisciplinary projects
  • Build custom GIS applications in ESRI Modelbuilder and python to help streamline work processes
  • Process and analyse acoustic and seismic data for the interpretation of hydrocarbon seepage
  • Satellite image acquisition and analysis
  • Member of an on-call marine incident response team
  • Manage a nationwide (Australia) petroleum well database detailing pressure information
  • CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world
  • Http://www.csiro.au
  • Completed a requirements analysis for GIS in a marine survey setting
  • Established GIS data standards, cartographic standards and metadata requirements for the Energy business unit
  • Processed acoustic data for hydrographic surveys over the Gulf of Mexico to assist in the location of oil seeps
  • Created numerous integrated 3D models and animations – from water column through to the sub-surface - for the Gulf of Mexico, Northwest Shelf and the Great Australian Bight
  • Custodian for a nationwide petroleum wells database and added value with a spatial component
  • Established several commercial satellite image acquisition programs worth $200,000 for major industry clients – Shell, INPEX and Chevron
  • Completed a 12 week business start-up programme to commercialise an in-house software application

Geoscience GIS Specialist

FROGTECH NZ
04.2013 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: FROGTECH NEW ZEALAND provides world-class geoscientific and geospatial support to the oil and gas sector in New Zealand and the South Pacific region
  • Http://www.frogtechnz.co.nz
  • Provide GIS expertise and data management support to Frogtech’s geologists and geophysicists
  • Requirements analysis and design for GIS implementation in the New Zealand branch office
  • Responsible for all New Zealand GIS software and licensing
  • Manager of a nationwide (New Zealand) petroleum well hole database
  • Representing Frogtech NZ in business development and marketing opportunities at conferences and industry meetings
  • Quality assurance with data management and metadata standards
  • FROGTECH NEW ZEALAND provides world-class geoscientific and geospatial support to the oil and gas sector in New Zealand and the South Pacific region
  • Http://www.frogtechnz.co.nz
  • Completed a requirements analysis for the implementation of a GIS in New Zealand
  • Completed a requirements analysis for the establishment of a Frogtech NZ petroleum wellhole database
  • Attended and acted as an exhibitor at the New Zealand Petroleum Conference
  • Created digital material for promotional and presentation purposes

GIS Analyst (Studies and Compliance Information)

FLUOR SKM IRON ORE JOINT VENTURE
03.2012 - 09.2012
  • Company Overview: FLUOR SKM IRON ORE JOINT VENTURE, is a partnership between global business leaders Fluor and SKM; working with BHP Billiton Iron Ore on its multi-billion dollar growth plans in Western Australia
  • Http://www.fastjv.com.au
  • Provide GIS and cartographic expertise on environmental, heritage and infrastructure projects
  • Provide expertise to ensure the SCI team meets reporting obligations with respect to BHP vegetation clearing
  • Provide automated solutions to routine work flow processes – ESRI model builder, python scripting, FME workbench
  • Geodatabase modelling and FME conversion (CAD to GIS)
  • Procedural and technical documentation
  • ESRI software evaluation and testing
  • Uphold BHP Billiton GIS data and mapping standards on all projects
  • Provide mentoring to junior staff
  • FLUOR SKM IRON ORE JOINT VENTURE, is a partnership between global business leaders Fluor and SKM; working with BHP Billiton Iron Ore on its multi-billion dollar growth plans in Western Australia
  • Http://www.fastjv.com.au
  • Gained knowledge of BHP’s Project Environmental and Aboriginal Heritage Review (PEAHR) process and developed automated processes to expedite workflow
  • Initiated procedural documentation for team reporting and introduced formal project management methodology
  • Tester for BHP’s ArcGIS 10.1 pilot project – trialling updated version for BHP’s 600 plus ArcGIS users
  • Geodatabase modelling for several concept mine sites for BHP’s expansion programme

GIS Analyst (Browse LNG Project)

WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD
07.2011 - 03.2012
  • Company Overview: WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD is an Australian owned Oil and Gas company
  • It is one of the leading providers of LNG helping meet the demands of customers in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Http://www.woodside.com.au
  • Provide GIS and cartographic expertise on environmental, geotechnical and subsurface surveys
  • Undertake spatial analysis and 3D analysis for environmental, geotechnical and subsurface projects
  • Recommend automated solutions to GIS problems where appropriate – model builder, python scripting
  • Manage mapping and modelling work for the Upstream Environmental Impact Assessment of the Browse LNG project in order to seek federal environmental approval
  • Manage mapping and modelling work for the Downstream Derived Approvals report
  • Provide mentoring to junior staff
  • WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD is an Australian owned Oil and Gas company
  • It is one of the leading providers of LNG helping meet the demands of customers in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Http://www.woodside.com.au
  • Completed map and modelling figures for Woodside’s Upstream Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) - a state regulatory requirement
  • Oversaw the compilation of figures for Browse’s Downstream Derived Approvals report
  • Completed appendix of figures for EIS showing multiple scenarios for hydrocarbon spill modelling
  • Produced mapping for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) subsurface surveying of the Browse gas fields
  • Usage of NDVI on Landsat imagery to identify and delineate areas of the culturally significant Monsoon Vine Thicket
  • Created a viewshed analysis using modelbuilder and 3D analyst for the new LNG precinct highlighting features of the precinct that were visible to the local population
  • Initiated development of a significant flora/fauna geodatabase – collating disparate flora and fauna datasets and developing an attribute schema to ensure data integrity

GIS Analyst

GHD
01.2011 - 07.2011
  • Company Overview: GHD is an international network of engineers, architects and environmental scientists serving clients in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation
  • Http://www.ghd.com
  • Provide GIS and cartographic expertise on environmental and water projects
  • Undertake spatial analysis and spatial modelling for environmental projects
  • Internal client relationship management with environmental scientists and geotechnical engineers
  • Uphold quality assurance standards with respect to GHD’s cartographic standards
  • Contribute and uphold the Spatial Sciences Service line’s knowledge base
  • Provide mentoring in GIS analysis and cartography
  • GHD is an international network of engineers, architects and environmental scientists serving clients in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation
  • Http://www.ghd.com
  • Completed a collection of environmental and social constraints maps for the site location of a new storage facility for the Water Corporation
  • Oversaw a series of maps detailing vegetation type and condition for the new Gateway WA project – a national infrastructure priority
  • Produced multiple maps for survey areas of the Graceful Sun-moth – specially protected fauna in Western Australia

GIS Specialist

BECA
05.2006 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: BECA GROUP LTD is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices in more than 20 countries, and more than 2500 employees
  • Http://www.beca.com
  • Manage and display high level of technical acumen on work packages
  • Geotechnical focal contact for GIS team
  • Deliver high quality cartographic and analytical outputs
  • Establish and uphold cartographic standards within section
  • Mentor others through sharing experience and delegating work activities appropriately
  • Understand client requirements and establish budgets and timeframes for internal work packages
  • Manage and enhance relationships with internal clients
  • Network across industry sectors to grow business
  • Present solutions for improving internal workflow processes
  • BECA GROUP LTD is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices in more than 20 countries, and more than 2500 employees
  • Http://www.beca.com
  • Successfully managed several GIS/cartography work packages
  • Instrumental in enhancing relationship between the GIS and Geotechnical sections in Beca
  • GIS contact for the high-profile Western Reclamation project – a future signature landmark on Auckland’s waterfront
  • Managed the production of cartographic outputs for the detailed design stage of the proposed Waikato Wind Farm
  • Implemented new cartographic guidelines in the section ensuring enhanced professional outputs
  • Managed the GIS for two major Auckland City Council projects involving the creation of stormwater as-builts GIS files
  • Created automated GIS solutions to streamline workflow processes ensuring greater levels of productivity within the team
  • Presented regularly to internal and external clients on GIS capability

GIS /Digital Mapping Technician

Geographx ltd
01.2005 - 04.2006
  • Company Overview: GEOGRAPHX LTD is a digital mapping company specialising in customized mapping and GIS
  • Http://www.geographx.co.nz/
  • Customized map creation and map textures
  • Automated GIS, spreadsheet and database solutions
  • GEOGRAPHX LTD is a digital mapping company specialising in customized mapping and GIS
  • Http://www.geographx.co.nz/
  • Image rendering, vector data manipulation, excel indexing for the Geographic Atlas of New Zealand which was released in November 2005

GIS Project Assistant /Image Analyst

Agriquality New zealand
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Company Overview: AGRIQUALITY NEW ZEALAND is the government owned organization charged with the responsibility of upholding food safety and biosecurity within New Zealand
  • Http://www.asurequality.co.nz/
  • Providing assistance with two major nationwide GIS projects
  • Fieldwork in Northland and the Bay of Plenty involving the use of a GPS
  • AGRIQUALITY NEW ZEALAND is the government owned organization charged with the responsibility of upholding food safety and biosecurity within New Zealand
  • Http://www.asurequality.co.nz/

Geological Field Assistant

FORRESTANIA-LION ORE
12.1997 - 02.1998
  • Company Overview: FORRESTANIA-LION ORE were an Australian-Canadian joint venture with gold and nickel interests
  • FORRESTANIA-LION ORE were an Australian-Canadian joint venture with gold and nickel interests

Education

FME Certified Professional -

Safe Software
12.2022

Graduate Diploma - GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Massey University
Palmerston North
12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Canterbury
Christchurch
12.1997

Skills

  • GIS
  • Cartography
  • Spatial Applications
  • Technical Competency
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • 3D Analyst
  • Spatial Analyst
  • Network Analyst
  • ArcGIS Server
  • ArcGIS Enterprise
  • Portal for ArcGIS
  • Field Maps
  • Geocortex Essentials
  • Geocortex Mobile
  • FME Workbench
  • MapInfo
  • Google Earth Pro
  • K2VI
  • ERDAS IMAGINE
  • ER Mapper
  • AutoCAD
  • Microstation
  • QGIS
  • PostGIS
  • GeoServer
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • PG Admin
  • DB Beaver
  • MS SQL Management Studio
  • Microsoft Access
  • Python
  • HTML5
  • XML
  • JavaScript
  • VBNET
  • Visual Studio
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Alteryx
  • Hadoop
  • Spark
  • Machine Learning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Websites

Accomplishments

Coordinated a roll-out of several web-map applications for a competitive tender worth $100 million

Managed a team of three GIS Analysts for an environmental solutions company

Designed and implemented a GIS framework for two companies

Designed and implemented several automated workflows to integrate property information with GIS

References

Available on request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Soccer
  • Rugby
  • Cricket
  • Tramping
  • Mountain biking
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Chinese language and history
  • Computer technology
  • Cooking
  • Landscape photography
  • Art
  • Music
  • Guitar playing

Personalskillsandabilities

  • Self-motivated, hard-working, achievement orientated employee
  • High level of technical competency in GIS applications
  • Committed and dedicated to producing work of the highest quality
  • Focus on understanding client’s requirements at the initial meeting
  • Delivering punctually, adhering to agreed budget specifications
  • Keeping clients abreast of developments early
  • Sound command of the Chinese language

Affiliations

  • Geospatial Council of Australia

Certification

FME Certified Professional

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Interests

My extracurricular interests include most sports and outdoor pursuits My main interests are soccer, rugby, cricket, tramping, mountain biking, surfing and swimming Other interests include Chinese language and history, computer technology, cooking, landscape photography, art, music and guitar playing

Timeline

Principal (GIS)

AARC Environmental Solutions
10.2023 - 06.2024

Senior GIS Analyst (Queensland)

ARTC (Inland Rail)
05.2018 - 09.2023

Data Analyst

POWERLINK
03.2018 - 05.2019

GIS/Data Coordinator

AUSIN GROUP
06.2017 - 02.2018

GIS Specialist

API MANAGEMENT
08.2016 - 03.2017

Geoscience GIS Specialist

CSIRO
09.2013 - 08.2016

Geoscience GIS Specialist

FROGTECH NZ
04.2013 - 06.2013

GIS Analyst (Studies and Compliance Information)

FLUOR SKM IRON ORE JOINT VENTURE
03.2012 - 09.2012

GIS Analyst (Browse LNG Project)

WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD
07.2011 - 03.2012

GIS Analyst

GHD
01.2011 - 07.2011

GIS Specialist

BECA
05.2006 - 12.2010

GIS /Digital Mapping Technician

Geographx ltd
01.2005 - 04.2006

GIS Project Assistant /Image Analyst

Agriquality New zealand
01.2004 - 12.2004

Geological Field Assistant

FORRESTANIA-LION ORE
12.1997 - 02.1998

FME Certified Professional -

Safe Software

Graduate Diploma - GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Massey University

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Canterbury

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