HANS ANDERSON

Chicago, IL, 60646

C: (773) 414-3676 H: (773) 631-9962 hans_de9@sbcglobal.net
www.linkedin.com/in/hansaanderson/

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST/CARTOGRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic and versatile cartographic professional with 20+ years of experience in all aspects of
cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Exceptional technical and graphic skills in
database and desktop map production environments combined with proven ability to successfully plan,
develop, implement, and oversee complex mapping projects. Outstanding GIS specialist distinguished for
proven technical support, team-building skills, and excellent problem solving abilities. Expert at
implementing quality assurance processes from senior leadership role; accomplished in training and
leading teams in all areas of GIS and map production.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Technology Cartography
Project Development Database & Desktop Map Production Environments Data Assessment
Team Training GPS Field Data Capture Flood Data Mapping Specialization
Map Software Development QA & QC Interactive Graphics/Database Manipulation Team Supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRACTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC., Schaumburg, IL 2014
Geographer
ASTM Phase I site assessments, report generation and research support
Groundwater remediation quarterly and semiannual reports and research support

COLLINS ENGINEERS INC., Chicago, IL 2013
GIT Specialist
Assigned to client location for City of Chicago OUC (Office of Underground Coordination)Department
Provide GIS & Mapping support for OUC Department Commissioners and Engineers
Lead the development of high priority citywide and ward maps of derived Department of
Transportation OUC Office construction data for City Commissioners, Alderman and City Hall
Responsible for assessing citywide construction project data via Intranet project site, project as-built
diagrams, and permit applications to determine street construction conflicts

MICHAEL BAKER JR., INC., Chicago, IL 2003-2013
GIT Specialist/ GIT Associate II
Assigned primarily on two major projects during my tenure as GIT Specialist
1) MWRD Enterprise GIS Development:
Project was the Enterprise GIS program for the districts system sewer infrastructure involving
the Interceptor, Deep Tunnel Reservoir Project ,and the districts major business functions
Acted as key member of the GIS Development, Implementation, and Training team
Our project services included global positioning system (GPS) field data capture; water,
wastewater, and storm water structure mapping; biosolids distribution mapping; industrial waste
data development; as-built record drawing scanning, and database linking of assets





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2) FEMA Multi-Hazard Flood Map Modernization Project (MapMod):
Acted as GIS co-lead for Region Management Center V, Assisting FEMA Region V
Pre-scoped flood data preparation using WISE module, LOMC geocoding,
Responsible for community contact generation and flood plain boundary standard audits
Conducted DFIRM quality control reviews of preliminary Region V Flood Plain Boundary Maps.
Provided technical support to State and County Cooperating Technical Partners (CTPs)
Coordinated and led special mapping assignments requested from FEMA V engineers

RAND McNALLY, Skokie, IL 1993-2003
GIS Specialist/ Lead Digital Cartographer
Performed interactive graphics and database manipulations to create and maintain cartographic
databases and products
Led in-production process, documentation, and implementation of work-flows and work-flow
improvements for World Atlas and Road Atlas products
Led or supported aspects of process development
Worked in conjunction with Production to focus on complex tasks and problem solving
Performed senior digital editorial functions, acting as supervisor for all editorial tasks
Helped identify, develop, and implement Quality Assurance opportunities
Provided training to production staff in UNIX command language, MicroStation, Geographics, custom
plotting software, SQL, and EdG
Tested, evaluated, and recommended third-party software for possible utilization
Key Accomplishments:
Instrumental member of production team that created most advanced interactive graphics
world digital database in mapping industry
Led production team in layout and extraction phases for five new client and in-house World
Atlas products
Developed and streamlined production procedures that increased productivity by 30%.
Selected as Lead Cartographer for creation of large-scale, interactive database for key client

Previous positions include Project Digitizer/Project Advisor for Geonex Chicago Aerial Survey, Inc.

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Madison WI, Bachelor of Science, Geography (Cartography, Phys. Geog.)

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Bentley MicroStation, Geographics, MGE; ESRI ArcInfo, ArcMap, ArcView, ArcCatalog,
Maplex, Datareviewer; Watershed Concepts WISE; Autodesk AutoCAD; Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat;
Microsoft Access, Office, Trimble Business Center, Google Earth, Maps
Languages: SQL, UNIX Command language & shell scripting, Geographics command script & Macros

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & DISTINCTIONS

Illinois Geographic Information Systems Association (ILGISA)

Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America 1983 (Current Boy Scout Troop Committee Volunteer)

Employee of the Month - February 1992, Geonex; Des Plaines, Illinois
Highest rated Project Digitizer for quality and efficiency - Electrical Conversion