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Jeffrey A. Pearson

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Summary

Experienced GIS professional passionate about applying geospatial technology to advance public health and epidemiology. I have collaborated with agencies like the CDC and WHO to model disease spread, support outbreak response, and improve healthcare resource planning. My expertise integrates data analytics, spatial modeling, and health informatics to inform effective public health strategies. Committed to leveraging innovative GIS solutions to protect communities and enhance population health outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Radial Spatial
06.2024 - Current
  • Consult with clients on system architecture and design strategies.
  • Led geospatial support for the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) mapping illegal mining activities, assessing environmental and public health impacts including mercury contamination risks to local communities.
  • Developed actionable GIS products to assist enforcement efforts, guide policy development, and support public health responses related to toxic exposure and ecosystem degradation.
  • Designed cloud-based, scalable GIS workflows integrating environmental and health data for comprehensive community risk assessments.
  • Ensured ethical data use and fostered transparent collaboration with local stakeholders to promote sustainable mining practices and community protection.
  • Deploy ArcGIS Enterprise on Windows Servers and Linux Servers on local servers and cloud based servers (Azure, AWS, IBM, HP Enterprise/Greenlake)
  • Implement K8S for ArcGIS on cloud servers for large scale GIS projects.
  • Create custom web maps using the Esri JavaScript API, Leaflet and other open-source software systems.
  • Use the Esri ArcGIS Pro SDK and to create custom GP tools, panes, buttons, and processes for a diverse range of clients.
  • Implement and deploy services and data to ArcGIS Enterprise and AGOL for use on mobile applications (Field maps, Collector, Survey 123, etc.
  • Deploy ArcGIS Monitor to ArcGIS system architecture to understand pain points, data leaks and latency issues.
  • Use ASP .NET for web map deployments and website designs (back end and front end)

Geospatial Engineer

ESRI
06.2018 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with CDC, WHO, and state public health departments to develop GIS models tracking COVID-19 spread and inform containment strategies.
  • Created custom algorithms to predict virus transmission patterns and identify emerging hotspots using spatial-temporal data.
  • Integrated real-time data on hospital bed availability, ventilators, and temporary field hospitals to aid emergency public health resource planning.
  • Developed interactive dashboards and web maps for public health officials and policymakers to monitor pandemic trends and healthcare capacity.
  • Supported the White House COVID-19 response team by providing geospatial insights for federal public health decision-making.
  • Conducted geospatial analyses related to human health, social determinants, and environmental factors affecting disease outcomes.
  • Provided training and consultation on ESRI tools widely used in public health data collection and outbreak monitoring.
  • Leveraged cloud and on-premise GIS deployments to support scalable integration of health data for public health applications.
  • Advised federal customers on geospatial workflows that enhanced epidemiological surveillance and public health planning.
  • Created and maintained spatial data standards and applications supporting public health and environmental health programs.

Vector Systems Project Manager

US Geological Survey
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Led a team developing GIS applications integrating environmental and public health data for spatial analysis and monitoring.
  • Coordinated with public health agencies and environmental programs to resolve vector geospatial technical issues and support health initiatives.
  • Managed GIS projects focused on mapping disease vectors, environmental exposures, and health risk factors.
  • Maintained geodatabases supporting public health officials in analyzing spatial patterns of disease and environmental contaminants.
  • Advised leadership on GIS workflows that improved visualization and analysis of public health data.
  • Investigated geospatial applications to enhance mapping of health hazards, environmental contaminants, and healthcare resource accessibility.
  • Delivered customer-facing GIS products used by public health researchers and policymakers for data-driven decision making.
  • Provided training and consultation on ESRI software and mobile data collection apps widely used in public health fieldwork.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings including public health experts to gather GIS requirements and tailor technical solutions.
  • Leveraged cloud and on-premise GIS deployments to support scalable public health data integration and analysis.
  • Converted authorization and authentication from OAuth to Active Directory.

Environmental Protection Specialist

Federal Highway Administration
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Led GIS efforts to assess environmental impacts with a focus on public health implications related to transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Supported development, coordination, and implementation of GIS workflows across the agency to inform environmental and public health decision-making.
  • Trained staff on ArcGIS and open-source GIS tools for spatial data analysis, emphasizing environmental health monitoring and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted advanced geospatial analyses supporting Federal Highway Administration and Department of Transportation projects addressing environmental and community health concerns.
  • Created maps and spatial analyses to identify areas of environmental concern impacting air and water quality, wetlands, and habitats critical to public health.
  • Utilized GPS data collection and processing to support accurate field data acquisition related to environmental health and safety monitoring.
  • Ensured GIS products adhered to spatial data standards and regulations supporting public health and environmental protection policies.
  • Documented research and GIS workflows for ongoing training and knowledge sharing on environmental health applications.
  • Applied Python scripting to automate geospatial analyses related to civil, hydraulic, biological, and environmental science projects affecting community health.
  • Supported permitting processes (NPDES, 401, 402, 404) for wetlands and waters, integral to protecting public water resources and health.
  • Expert in Esri software suite and other GIS applications, delivering cartographic products and map services to support environmental permits and legal documentation.
  • Provided technical assistance and innovative mapping solutions to staff, enabling informed decisions on environmental and public health issues.

Environmental Specialist / GIS Analyst

RS&H
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Analyzed sensitive geographic data related to land use, wetlands, critical habitats, and cultural sites, integrating environmental and public health considerations into land management decisions.
  • Developed and maintained geospatial databases to support projects involving right-of-way, land condemnation, and permits, assessing environmental and potential public health impacts.
  • Designed complex geodatabases across multiple platforms (ArcGIS, Bentley Map, UAS, LIDAR) to monitor environmental factors influencing community health, such as water quality and vegetation health.
  • Utilized satellite imagery (MODIS, Landsat) and aerial sensors to detect environmental anomalies that could affect air and water quality, contributing to public health risk assessments.
  • Provided technical guidance and troubleshooting on geospatial analysis to users across organizational levels, highlighting health-related spatial data applications.
  • Supported enterprise GIS integration to enhance mapping of environmental health risks, facilitating strategic planning for regional public health and environmental protection.
  • Coordinated GIS data preparation and technical direction across multiple teams and regions to ensure timely delivery of spatial data supporting environmental health initiatives.
  • Managed large-scale geodatabases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of spatial data critical to tracking ecological and public health indicators.
  • Led the development of GIS workflows and python scripting to enhance geospatial analyses for wetlands, habitats, and environmental health monitoring.
  • Applied raster and vector data from LIDAR and Landsat to create thematic maps used in evaluating environmental exposures that may affect human health.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations and policies ensuring GIS products complied with environmental and public health standards.

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force
09.2005 - 09.2011
  • Held security clearances throughout my Air Force career.
  • Utilized Landsat imagery and GIS to plan mobility operations and assess environmental health risks in hostile areas.
  • Led a team of 33 active duty members supporting Air Force Special Operations Command on three tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  • Applied GIS mapping and remote sensing to predict and mitigate threats, including biological hazards and disease vectors, supporting force health protection.
  • Delivered technical briefings to senior Air Force leadership and the Secretary of the Air Force on automated sensor systems and operational security.
  • Managed force protection duties, including safeguarding personnel from environmental and biological threats, using GIS-driven risk assessments.
  • Used GIS to monitor environmental conditions impacting troop health and base biosecurity.
  • Supported air base defense with geospatial intelligence relevant to public health and safety concerns in operational zones.

Education

Master of Science - Geographic Information Science

Kent State University
Kent, OH
09-2020

Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Science

Kent State University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Nova Southeastern University
Ft Lauderdale, FL

Associates in Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of the Air force
Maxwell AFB, AL

Air force Leadership School - undefined

10.2010

Skills

  • Health Data Analytics
  • Population Health Management
  • Predictive Modeling for Health Outcomes
  • Database Design & Management
  • Statistical Software
  • Disease Surveillance & Outbreak Investigation
  • Biostatistics & Statistical Analysis
  • Public Health Surveillance Systems
  • Data Collection & Quality Assurance
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Epidemiology
  • Data Visualization & Reporting
  • Epidemiological Modeling & Forecasting
  • Health Behavior & Social Determinants Analysis

Certification

  • Certified Ethical Hacker, EC Council
  • System Architecture Design Strategies, ESRI
  • Web Development using Javascript, ESRI
  • Enterprise Cloud Deployments, ESRI
  • Intermediate GIS for Analysis, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
  • Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance
  • Using ASP .NET MVC for Web Applications, Odyssey Geospatial
  • Advanced Geospatial Analysis, Odyssey Geospatial
  • Enterprise Administration Professional, ESRI
  • USGS Production Mapping Management, United States Department of the Interior

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Owner

Radial Spatial
06.2024 - Current

Geospatial Engineer

ESRI
06.2018 - 06.2024

Vector Systems Project Manager

US Geological Survey
05.2016 - 06.2018

Environmental Protection Specialist

Federal Highway Administration
04.2015 - 05.2016

Environmental Specialist / GIS Analyst

RS&H
01.2012 - 05.2015

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force
09.2005 - 09.2011

Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Science

Kent State University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Nova Southeastern University

Associates in Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of the Air force

Air force Leadership School - undefined

Master of Science - Geographic Information Science

Kent State University

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