About Me
Hey there. I'm Jonathan — Founder & Principal at Vector Scope AI, delivering spatial intelligence solutions for government and enterprise. I lead AI-powered geospatial work: cloud-native ETL, petabyte-scale analytics, and automation that cuts manual effort by 80%+.
Previously at DRT Strategies (CDC), National Grid, U.S. Census Bureau, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Core Skills
GeoAI
Spatial Data Engineering
Python
JavaScript
SQL
REST APIs
ETL Automation
Cloud-Native Architecture
Docker
Jenkins
GitLab
CI/CD
FedRAMP/FISMA
Azure
AWS
ArcGIS Enterprise
PostgreSQL/PostGIS
Agile/Scrum
Technical Project Management
Featured work
Download Resume
Global Ski Atlas
Python, JavaScript, Web GIS, ETL
Cloud Resume Challenge
AWS, CI/CD, IaC, REST APIs
Experience
Founder & GIS Architect | Vector Scope AI LLC
2025 – Present · Remote
- •Building Vector Ledger—the lakehouse layer for ArcGIS: collaborative map updates for agencies with versioned GeoParquet and Iceberg
- •Bridging ArcGIS Online/Enterprise with Spark/Sedona/Iceberg data lakes so staff edit via Esri web apps and output stays portable and analytics-ready
- •Designing Ledger Editor, Dashboard, Lake (GeoParquet storage), and Ledger Grid (Kubernetes GIS) for agency pilot deployments
- •Running Global Ski Atlas as live demo (3000+ resorts, web editor, public atlas) to prove the platform for boundaries and program areas
- •Pursuing Esri Startup Program and pilot engagements for agencies needing collaborative editing and GeoParquet for ArcGIS
Senior Geographer & GIS Solutions Developer | DRT Strategies (CDC)
2022 – Present · Remote
- •Lead design of GIS and AI solutions supporting CDC public health surveillance programs nationwide
- •Architect enterprise geospatial software improving data timeliness by 60% for epidemiologists
- •Develop interactive web mapping applications and dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise, React, and Power BI
- •Build spatial databases and ETL workflows processing 10M+ records monthly with 99.9% reliability
- •Provide technical leadership across CDC divisions on enterprise GIS and automation best practices
GIS Data Engineer & Scrum Master | Saicon (National Grid)
2021 – 2022 · Remote
- •Designed large-scale GIS migration for utility datasets affecting 1M+ customers to cloud platforms
- •Led cross-functional Agile teams delivering migration milestones with 98%+ data quality
- •Developed spatial ETL workflows using Python, SQL, and Azure services
- •Configured high-availability ArcGIS Enterprise with 99.95% uptime and zero service interruptions
Senior Geographer & GIS Application Developer | U.S. Census Bureau
2016 – 2021 · Suitland, MD
- •Developed mission-critical GIS tools using Python and ArcGIS APIs
- •Created automated workflows reducing manual processing by 70%
- •Supported disaster response with rapid geographic updates during hurricanes
GIS Systems Administrator & Software Engineer | C2 Solutions Group Inc.
2014 – 2016 · Reston, VA
- •Designed and secured enterprise GIS solutions for federal clients
- •Administered ArcGIS Server/Portal deployments supporting hundreds of concurrent users
- •Developed secure web mapping applications following DevSecOps and OWASP standards
- •Maintained 99.9% platform availability in mission-critical environments
Geospatial Analyst & Solutions Developer | Booz Allen Hamilton (DHS/FEMA)
2009 – 2014 · Philadelphia, PA & Arlington, VA
- •Built GIS solutions for DHS and FEMA emergency response operations
- •Developed spatial analysis workflows supporting real-time disaster response
- •Created mapping applications improving operational decision support during major disasters
Education
2007
Master of Science in Geography
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Anthropology
Penn State University — Minor in GIS
2021
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
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