APWA.net Event Detail

Date(s):

March 12, 2009

Location:

Audio/Web Broadcast

Cost:

Members: $150.00
Non Members: $200.00

Description:

Do you want to improve your field data collection process?

Mobile technology has greatly improved the field data collection process for virtually all aspects of public works from building inspections to wastewater operations. By having up-to-the-minute access to data, crews today are able to react more quickly to changing priorities and provide a higher level of customer service.

This presentation will help you understand key issues and determine how to plan for a mobile implementation. Already have a mobile application in the field? Learn best practices, improve your efficiency and increase your ROI.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:

* Conceptualize a paperless field data collection process

* Identify the advantages in implementing mobile technology

* Comprehend how mobile technology can be used to help meet the demands of both field and office personnel for various public works departments

This program has been approved for .2 CEUs or 2 PDHs. The form to request these credits is included in the handouts for this program. Please note there is a $5 fee per individual requesting CEUs.

Speaker:

Moderator: Sheri McIntyre

Project Manager
DELICH ROTH & GOODWILLIE, P.A.
and
APWA Engineering & Technology Committee Member

Speaker:

Cathy Raney, GISP

GIS Coordinator
Campbell County, WY

Cathy Raney has 19 years experience in the use and management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mrs. Raney, a certified GIS Professional, also holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A & M University.

She began working in GIS in 1990, first as a draftsperson, then a GIS Technician with the City of College Station, Texas. In 2003, she took the position of GIS Coordinator for Campbell County, Wyoming and has been active in promoting GIS usage and education at the county, regional and state level ever since. She chaired the Northeastern Wyoming GIS User Group from 2004 to 2007, was the marketing chair of the 2008 ESRI Southwest User Group conference in Laramie, WY and is currently the state representative for Wyoming to the National States Geographic Information Council.

Speaker:

Jake Opdahl

CartoPac Field Solutions
Fort Collins, CO

Since joining CartoPac Field Solutions in 2007, Jake Opdahl has helped support the company�s goal to provide successful field data collection solutions to a broad range of markets and customers.

With extensive experience in both field data collection and GIS analysis, Mr. Opdahl has helped customers in Municipalities, Oil & Gas, and Natural Resources implement efficient field data collection solutions with tangible results. Mr. Opdahl has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management with a minor in Spatial Information Management Systems from Colorado State University and has over eight years of experience in management, GIS Analysis, technical support and GPS data collection.

Speaker:

Gary Lassin

Vice President
BirdNest
Houston, TX

Gary Lassin has over 30 years of successful entrepreneurial, consulting, sales and business development experience.

Since joining BirdNest in 2004, Gary has helped the Water and Wastewater operations at both Public Works and private operating companies collect data efficiently, access and use it easily and rely on its accuracy.

Before joining BirdNest, Gary owned and managed manufacturing and technology firms and consulted on strategic planning and business development. He was President and Co-Founder of Ace Designs, was President of Duplex Display and Vice-President of Sales for Hughes Enterprises, an industrial packaging firm. Gary has served as a Director for a venture capital investment firm and Internet incubator and as a board member for the National Association of Display Industries (NADI). Gary serves as a volunteer courier for the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).

Speaker:

Bobby Whisenant

Water Production and Wastewater Treatment Supervisor
City of Pearland, TX (retired)

Bobby Whisenant has had a long career in the supervision and operation of water and wastewater operations. Beginning in 1989 he operated a Wastewater treatment plant at Texas A & M University then moved on to municipalities including the cities of LaMarque and Pearland, Texas. At the City of Pearland, TX, Bobby supervised 24 employees, prepared budgets and worked with engineers planning for the future growth of the City of Pearland. He was responsible for the preparation and submission of State and Federal Reports.

Bobby was a member of the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management and a member of the Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Domestic Preparedness.

Licenses include: Class "B" Wastewater Treatment, Class "C" Groundwater, Class "C" C.D.L. Hazardous Materials and Customer Service Inspector's License.

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