Hi, my name is John W. Begg, Jr., GISP (most people call me Jay) and I have a passion for making maps. In 2015 I created Begg Mapping Company to make my experience and expertise available to you. I specialize in the needs of my clients.

I am highly skilled in GIS, Geography, cartography, mapping, spatial data analysis and IT.

I am GISP certified by the GIS Certification Institute since 2008.

Below is my resume to fill you in on a few of the details...

EXPERIENCE

GIS/IT Manager, Milliken Forestry Company, Inc.; Columbia, SC — 2007-2015
• Tasked with solving highly complex problems involving state-of-the-art computer hardware, software (including operating systems, relational database and application software and web services), and product design and delivery.
• Managed hardware and software for the company, including evaluation of needs, ordering, licensing, and advised on system and data architecture, management and security procedures.
• Production of high-quality professional GIS products (including maps, map books, databases, reports, tables, etc.)
• Developed and maintained integrated relational databases involving geospatial data.
• Digitization of stand lines, tract boundaries, roads and various other features. Well over 3 million acres of land hand drawn with high regards to spatial and attribute accuracy.
• Integration of GPS data into GIS databases.
• Interpretation and analysis of aerial imagery, elevation data (Lidar, topo, DEM, etc.), soil data and other data products.
• Summarized and conveyed relevant GIS information to foresters and clients.
• Managed and staffed the GIS department.
• Developed web mapping applications and services for clients and staff.
• Created/maintained an internal interactive GIS data viewing/analysis product.
• RCW foraging habitat mapping and analysis.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance/quality control procedures including geospatial data management policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Developed and provided training to staff and users on geospatial data management and other operational issues including technical documentation, hardware and software use.
• Exercised initiative and judgment in executing assigned responsibilities, kept upper management informed of plans, progress and problems, and consulted on matters regarding major system change.
• Provided a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time and streamline work processes.

GIS Analyst, SC Department of Transportation; Columbia, SC — 2006-2007
• Update and maintain multiple layers of GIS data to produce county, city, and state maps.
• Perform quality control to ensure correctness and spatial accuracy standards are maintained.
• Create standard/specialized maps, reports, tables as requested.
• Make changes/additions to the attribute data and graphic representation of the state highway system.
• Design and maintain applications that automate data input /output and manipulation.
• Design GIS and mapping procedures manuals.
• Creation of the South Carolina state highway map for distribution to the public.
• Analyze and interpret aerial and ground based imagery.
• Printing and archiving of mapping products.

GIS Cartographer II, Richland County; Columbia, SC — 2003-2006
• Maintained and updated tax map parcels based on legal descriptions.
• Utilized ArcGIS and AutoCAD to modify and create parcels.
• Conducted deed/plat research.
• Assisted public and other departments on a daily basis.
• Read and interpreted schematic drawings.
• Researched and procured cutting edge mapping equipment and machinery.
• Created and maintained extensive plat databases.

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina — B.A. Geography, Geology Cognate 2003
Extensive program of physical and environmental geography with major emphasis on climate, hydrology, GIS, aerial photography, and mechanical engineering.

SKILLS
• ESRI ArcGIS Platform (Server, Desktop, ArcPad, Online & other products/extensions)
• ESRI ArcSDE, ArcIMS, Image Server
• ESRI Developer Network Products
• Cartographic design
• Mapping Automation
• MapLogic Layout Manager, ET GeoWizards, MapSpeller, SilvAssist, RCW Matrix, Spatial Analyst
• Solo Office - Forest Edition, Solo Forest, Solo360
• Microsoft .Net, VBA, Python (Used for various scripting within ArcMap)
• SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Windows Server 2003/2008/2012
• Windows, Macintosh, Linux Desktop Operating Systems
• System Administrator (database, network, security, web, computer, email, storage, social media)
• Intergraph GeoMedia Professional
• AutoCAD
• Bentley Micro Station V8
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Google Apps for Business Administrator
• Integrated Transportation Management System
• GeoPDF
• Adobe PDF
• Timber Type, Timber Cruise and Hunt Club Mapping
• Map Text – Label EZ
• Technical drafting, ink and Mylar, on-screen and heads-up digitization
• Blueprinting
• Laminating
• DocuWare
• QuickBooks