Scott J. Swan, M.Eng.

sswan@sswan.com

EXPERIENCE

May 2006 - present

GIS Specialist

Stantec Consulting, Ann Arbor MI: Oversees the development of utility mapping and GIS systems for water resources projects and studies. Conducts ESRI-Authorized ArcGIS training for internal and external clients. Responsibilities include GIS promotion, proposal preparation, supervision of GIS technicians, GIS project management, and end-product delivery.

August 2005 - May 2006

Research Associate

David Garabrant, P.L.L.C., Ann Arbor MI: Assisted with legal defense of public health-related exposure claims. Helped prepare expert witness for cases related to carcinogen exposures. Analyzed residential, employment, family and social histories to identify lifetime cumulative exposures to known carcinogens of particular types of cancer. Used GIS for geocoding, proximity measurements, epidemiologic analyses, including the extraction, processing, and display of U.S. census data.

July 2003 - April 2006

Adjunct Faculty

Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI: Taught "Epid 777: Geographic Information Systems for Epidemiology" to graduate students and professionals from around the world as part of a three-week summer institute using ArcGIS.

November 2000 - August 2005

Geographical Systems Consultant

Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI: Coordinated all aspects of spatial analysis throughout the University, including GIS hardware and software implementation, proposal preparation, data acquisition, digitization, overlay analysis, spatial statistics, and map production using ArcGIS 9. Provided training workshops for all GIS software packages, including ESRI-Authorized Training in ArcView GIS and customized training in ArcGIS 8 and 9. Answered and responded all GIS support questions sent to the University's Spatial Analysis & GIS telephone and email help systems. Designed, implemented, and updated the Online Campus Map for the University of Michigan using ArcIMS. Provided support to the University's Numeric & Spatial Data Services group in the campus Map Library, housing the largest collection of maps and spatial data in the State of Michigan. Assisted library patrons with finding and creating spatial data using GIS.

January 2000 - April 2000

Adjunct Faculty

College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH. Taught "UST 643: Advanced Geographic Information Systems" to graduate students in nationally ranked Urban Studies degree programs.

February 1999 - June 2000

Educational Supervisor & Instructor

CADT Department, ITT Technical Institute, Strongsville, OH campus. Supervised the education and training of over 300 men and women in pursuit of Associate of Technology degrees in Electronics Engineering and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). Hired, trained, and guided instructors, increased student retention, and scheduled daily classes and activities. Maintained curriculums for all subjects, including Architectural Drafting, Structural Drafting, Civil Drafting, and Electrical Drafting. Taught courses in Geography, Calculus, and College Physics.

August 1996 - May 1998

Research Fellow

ERIM Honors Program. Joint program between the University of Michigan College of Engineering and ERIM International, Inc. (formerly the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan, now General Dynamics Corp.) Utilized Erdas Imagine, ArcView, and Arc/Info to perform an extensive GIS landcover change vector analysis of Bonanza Creek, Alaska, using aerial photography and satellite sensors including LANDSAT, SPOT, and CORONA, combined with GPS-based ground truthing.

February 1996 - August 1996

Assistant Research Scientist

Center for Earth Sciences, Environmental Research Institute of Michigan. Responsible for the interpretation, calibration, and presentation of satellite-based synthetic aperture radar data using Erdas Imagine, Arc/Info, ArcView, Imgmanip, and Matlab in a UNIX-based geographic information system.

April 1995 - November 1995

Laboratory Technician

Space Research Laboratory, University of Michigan Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Department. Represented the University of Michigan in the Southern Oxidants Study in Nashville, Tennessee. Transported, assembled and monitored a tropospheric meteorological field station. Conducted instrument calibration, equipment maintenance, and computer data acquisition.

November 1992 - April 1995

Laboratory Technician

Randall Laboratory, University of Michigan High Energy Physics Department. Constructed a drift tube hodoscope and high-altitude balloon gondola frame. Produced and maintained a high voltage gas calorimeter. Designed and assembled customized electronic circuits, terminal connectors, and structural components. Completed OSHA radioactive source measurement and handling training. Performed computer networking, electronic data acquisition, digital file transfers, and metal machine shop work.

EDUCATION

August 1996 - May 1998

Master of Engineering in Applied Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Systems, University of Michigan College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

August 1991 - April 1995

B.S.E. in Engineering Physics (concentration: Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences), University of Michigan College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

August 1991 - April 1995

B.S. in General Physics, University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

August 1990 - May 1991

College of Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

ESRI Authorized Instructor - Introduction to ArcGIS, January 2006 - present.

IMAGIN Map Gallery Judge, IMAGIN Conference, May 2003 - present.

IMAGIN Professional Recognition Committee member, 2000 - present.

ESRI Authorized Instructor - Introduction to ArcView GIS, April 2001 - April 2005.

ESRI International User Conference, July 2003.

ESRI Education User Conference, July 2003.

Getting to know Metadata FGDC workshop, March 2003.

The Annual Michigan GIS Technology Fair, September 2000.

A Practical Guide to Metadata Implementation For GIS/LIS Professionals: A National Satellite Videoconference, 1995.

FCC Amateur Radio Operator - Technician Class license, November 1997.

Asst. Crew Advisor, BSA Venture Crew 27, Ann Arbor, MI. 2001 - 2005.

Asst. Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 620, University Heights, OH. 1999 - 2000.

Asst. Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 8, Ann Arbor, MI. 1996 - 1998.

Member, National Eagle Scout Association, Class of 1987.

Certified PADI Open Water SCUBA diver, 1995.

Trip Leader, University of Michigan Outdoor Adventures Program, 1993 - 1998.

Member and volunteer instructor, Ann Arbor Climbing Gym, 1993 - 1994.