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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* 17 years of expertise in Digital Photogrammetry, GIS, Mapping, and Surveying (Geomatics)
* Management of photogrammetric production and mapping/development projects (full financial accountability)
* Design, development, and support of photogrammetric and GIS systems
* Integration of photogrammetric, survey, and geodetic methodologies and data
* Extensive overseas experience (project management, technical support, training, and consulting)
* Responsibility for cost reduction through innovation and automation
* Software development and fine-tuning of mapping processes
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Master's Degree (Canada)
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a new professional position in the field of Digital Photogrammetry, GIS and Mapping. Interested in managerial or technical type of work. Will relocate world-wide.
ACHIEVEMENTS
* Managed photogrammetric mapping production
* Successfully completed numerous mapping and development projects, in-house and overseas
* Managed the design, development and implementation of customized, integrated Photo Lab System and Base Mapping System (aerial photo acquisition, airborne GPS data, image processing, aerial triangulation, photogrammetric mapping and data loading to GIS database)
* Developed numerous algorithms and computer programs to automate photogrammetric mapping processes and reduce cost
* Provided training, consulting and technical support on overseas projects (photogrammetry, digital mapping, remote sensing)
* Researched, tested and recommended photogrammetric and GIS software and hardware
* Proposed a concept of an Integrated Map Production and Distribution System based on ImageStation, MicroStation, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, and Oracle. Initiated system development.
* Created strong team environments
* Travelled extensively and gained a valuable insight into numerous cultures and traditions
* Have built a strong reputation in Canada, Germany, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Poland, and Russia
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1986 Master of Science in Engineering (Photogrammetry, Digital Mapping, GIS),
Department of Surveying Engineering,
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada
1984 Diploma in Photogrammetric Operations,
International Advanced Training Centre for Photogrammetric Operators (IPO),
Stuttgart, Germany
1983 Bachelor of Science (Photogrammetry, Surveying),
Department of Geodesy and Cartography,
Technical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE
2002 – 2004 Group Leader, GeoSpatial Applications Group,
Surveying Services Division,
Saudi Aramco Oil Company, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Mandate: To build, integrate, support and manage digital photogrammetric mapping and GIS systems.
* Managed the following development projects:
- Interfacing photogrammetric data acquisition systems with ArcSDE Geodatabase for extraction and committing of vector data and DTMs.
- Consolidation of various mapping data into two major Oracle-based databases. Data to integrate: aerial images, photogrammetric flight info, DTM/contours, planimetric vector data, land survey data, geodetic control points.
- Designing a web-based software system to provide view/search/order/distribute capabilities for various map and survey data. Integration of ArcSDE with EDMS (Electronic Data Management System).
* Managed the implementation of a turnkey photogrammetric mapping system based on Match-AT, ArcView, SoftPlotter, MicroStation, MicroMAPS, FrameManager, PromptInfo, and PromptServer.
* Wrote the scope of work and technical specifications for the clean-up of MGDM vector database and its migration to ArcSDE Geodatabase.
* Co-authored the scope of work and technical system specifications for a turnkey photogrammetric mapping system to be integrated with ESRI ArcSDE Geodatabase and ArcGIS.
* Managed a project to design and build a web-based map viewer based on ESRI technology (Oracle, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, OnPoint)
* Provided technical expertise and advice on projects involving photogrammetric mapping and aerial photography
* Supervised the support for photogrammetric mapping production
2000 – 2002 Team Leader, GeoSpatial Information Systems,
Surveying Services Division,
Saudi Aramco Oil Company, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
* Tested and evaluated photogrammetric mapping systems: SOCET SET, Orima, Match-AT, ISAT, SoftPlotter, MicroMAPS, PromptInfo, and PromptServer. Objective: to select photogrammetric mapping software to become a component of an Integrated Map Production and Distribution System capable of committing data to ESRI ArcSDE Geodatabase.
* Managed ESRI evaluation project. Objective: to determine if ArcGIS and ArcSDE can be used to replace the MGDM geographic database.
* Responsible for photogrammetric production support and GIS database (ASCOT GPS, PLS, BMS, ImageStation, MicroStation, MGDM).
* Investigated new technologies in order to bring them in. Proposed a design of an Integrated Map Production and Distribution System based on ImageStation, MicroStation, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, and Oracle.
* Software development in C
* Trained and mentored young engineers and system analysts
* Interviewed and hired new personnel
1998 – 2000 Support Engineer/System Analyst, Base Map Support Group,
Surveying Services Division,
Saudi Aramco Oil Company, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
* Managed the development and implementation of customized Photo Lab System (PLS) and Base Mapping System (BMS):
- Objective: to build a software system to integrate aerial photo acquisition, GPS data, image processing, aerial triangulation, photogrammetric data capture, orthophoto production, and data commit to Oracle-based database (ASCOT GPS, K-Block, ImageStation, MicroStation, MGE, MGDM)
- Responsible for system design, development, testing and implementation. Financial accountability.
- Documented integrated mapping processes encompassed by PLS and BMS
- Supervised post-implementation system support and software enhancements
* Software development in C
* Supported photogrammetric production system
1997 – 1998 Manager, Digital Photogrammetry Group
Intermap Technologies, Ottawa, Canada
* Responsible for the replacement of analogue and analytical photogrammetric stereo-plotters with Digital Photogrammetric Workstations. In charge of set-up and implementation of SOCET SET and MicroStation in digital mapping environment.
* Tested and evaluated digital photogrammetric software: SOCET SET, ImageStation, SoftPlotter, and Zeiss.
* Researched digital cameras for use with aerial surveys
* Software development in C; Supervised documentation of processes
* Recommended new hardware and software
1995 – 1997 Senior Project Manager, GIS and Digital Photogrammetry
Intermap Technologies, Ottawa, Canada
* Managed special photogrammetric and GIS projects
* Provided internal and external training in Photogrammetry and Digital Mapping
* Supported digital photogrammetric production systems
* Provided training and support in photogrammetry and aerial triangulation on GIS/Digital Mapping Project in Moscow, Russia (SD2000 Analytical Stereoplotter, Aerial Triangulation with Orima and K-Block).
* Managed the Remote Sensing/GIS project in Poland. Objective: to develop Polish-Canadian Crop Condition Assessment Program (PCCAP) to produce reliable predictions of cereal crop productivity. (NOAA imagery, NOAA/AVHRR satellite antenna from QUORUM, PCI EASI/PACE image processing, ArcView).
* Software development in C
1991 – 1995 Senior Programmer, Mapping Applications Support
Intermap Technologies, Ottawa, Canada
* Developed specialized algorithms and programs for processing, formatting, and quality control of vector and raster data (C language)
* Developed software for digital image manipulation (C language)
* Photogrammetric mapping instructor at Intermap's IMAGE Centre
* Provided training in photogrammetry, aerial triangulation, DEM capture and processing, digital photogrammetry and C programming on the Mexican National GIS Project at INEGI, Aguascalientes, Mexico (Alpha 2000 Analytical Stereoplotter, ALBANY Aerial Triangulation).
1988 – 1991 Supervisor, Photogrammetric Compilation / Data Processing
Intermap Technologies (Kenting Earth Sciences Int.),
Ottawa, Canada
* In charge of photogrammetric compilation and data processing units as well as quality assurance personnel
* Responsible for interpretation of technical specifications and project requirements for the development of compilation methodologies
* Interacted with the marketing team
* Researched, evaluated and recommended analytical stereo plotters (Zeiss, Wild, Kern)
* Software development in C
1987 – 1988 Photogrammetric Engineer, Programmer
Intermap Technologies (Kenting Earth Sciences Int.),
Ottawa, Canada
* Developed ancillary software to complement the functions and capacity of the GeoVision RAMS and KERN MAPS 300 mapping systems employed by the company (FORTRAN77)
* Developed custom application software and batch editing routines to meet the requirements of unique specification sets
* Photogrammetric production support, troubleshooting of data acquisition problems
July 1985 Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
* Undertook a project to calibrate the Carl Zeiss Planicomp C100, programming in FORTRAN
June 1985 International Advanced Training Centre for Photogrammetric
Operators, Stuttgart, Germany
* Worked on aerial triangulation and adjustment projects. Did programming in Basic.
May 1985 University of New Brunswick, Survey Engineering Department,
Fredericton, Canada
* Developed software for compilation of law accuracy DTMs using a digitizing table and mirror stereoscope; programming in FORTRAN
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SKILLS
Very good software knowledge:
* MicroStation, ArcView, Intergraph Z/I Imaging ImageStation suite
* Photo Lab System and Base Mapping System (Aramco)
* Intergraph MGE (Modular GIS Environment), Intergraph MGDM (MGE GeoData Manager)
* Aerial Triangulation: K-Block and ALBANY
* Digital Mapping Systems: MicroMAPS, AMSA, RAMS, and MAPS 300
* GWN DTM (MicroStation-based), Geographic Calculator
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet and other numerous software utilities and tools for day-to-day use.
* Microsoft Project
Intermediate knowledge of the following software and systems:
* ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcReader
* Oracle, SQL, XML, Microsoft Access, AutoCAD
* SOCET SET, ORIMA, ASCOT, Leica Mapping Terminal, RTP
* PAT-M, PAT-B, Match-AT, Match-T
Programming languages:
* Good knowledge and experience with C
* Some experience with C++ Object Oriented Programming
* Basic knowledge of Visual Basic and MicroStation Development Language (MDL)
* Microsoft and Borland Compilers and Integrated Developments Environments
Summary of developed programs:
* Image processing and manipulation
* Orthophoto image mosaicking
* DTM/DEM processing and manipulation
* Photogrammetric flight planning
* Custom software required on specific projects
* Conversions of various data formats
* Automatic processing and manipulation of various types of photogrammetric and mapping data
* ASCII and binary data file processing and manipulation
Operating systems:
* Windows XP, 2000, NT, 95, 3.1, DOS, RTE
* Some knowledge of UNIX, VMS, MVS
Hardware:
Windows workstations, UNIX workstations, HP minicomputers, and IBM mainframe.
Digital, Analytical and Analogue Photogrammetric Instruments:
* Intergraph Z/I Imaging: ImageStation family of products
* Leica: some knowledge of SOCET SET
* Zeiss: P1, P3, Planicomp C100, Planimat, Planicart, Planitop, PSK1, PM1, StereocordG3
* Leica/Wild: SD 2000, A10, A8, A5, B9, PUG
* Kern: PG2, GP1
* International Imaging Systems: Alpha 2000 Analytical Stereoplotter
REFERENCES
Letters of recommendation and transcripts are available upon request.
PERSONAL DATA
Lived and worked in: Poland, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Russia
LANGUAGES
* English – fluent
* Polish – fluent
* Russian – good
* German - basic
PUBLICATIONS
* Krolikowski, M., Michael, J. "Digital Orthophoto Accuracy Issues", North Point, summer 1996, Vol. 33, No. 3. Received The North Point Award in Applied Science and Engineering Technology for the best article in 1996.
* Krolikowski, M. "Some aspects of software development within a mapping company" Proceedings: The Canadian Conference on GIS, Ottawa, Canada, March 23-25, 1993.
* Attended numerous professional conferences, symposia, and meetings
AWARDS
* Northpoint magazine award 1997 in recognition of the article "Digital Orthophoto Accuracy Issues". The best feature-length article published in the Northpoint magazine in 1996. See http://www.oacett.org/awards/northpoint.asp
* Aramco Award "In Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to Project Management in 2003", January 2004
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
* Proficient skier, taking every opportunity to offer my family the pleasure of enjoying this pastime. Regularly participate in various sporting activities.
* Reading, socializing, playing piano.
* Travelling.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES TAKEN
* Introduction to XML and the Microsoft. NET Platform - Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, May 2004
* What's new in ArcGIS 9? – ESRI, Dhahran, April 2004
* Building Geodatabases 1 - ESRI, Dhahran, April 2004
* SAP Basic Skills - Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, August 2003
* Oracle 8i Database Administration (DBA) - Oracle, Khobar, March 2002
* Best Practices for Project Management - Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, February 2002
* Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Development - ExecuTrain, Khobar, August 2001
* Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Fundamentals - ExecuTrain, Khobar, June 2001
* Introduction to ArcGIS for ArcView and ArcInfo (I & II) - ESRI, Bahrain, May 2001
* MGE Basic Admin, MGE GeoData Manager Admin (MGDM) - Intergraph, Khobar, Nov 2000
* Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL - ExecuTrain, Khobar, October 2000
* Base Mapping System for Administrators - INTERGRAPH, Dhahran, November 1999
* GeoMedia - INTERGRAPH, Dhahran, February 1999
* Modular GIS Environment (MGE) - INTERGRAPH, Dhahran, November 1998
* MicroStation Development Language (MDL) - INTERGRAPH, Dhahran, November 1998
* Geodesy, Photogrammetric Mapping, and the Global Spatial Data Model - ASPRS, Tampa, March 1998
* ISO 9902 System Overview Training - Lockhard Leadership Ltd., Ottawa, November 1996
* Aerial Triangulation with K-Block - CYTEK, Ottawa, October 1996
* SD 2000 Analytical Plotter, Leica Mapping Terminal, RTP, and ORIMA Training - Leica, Heerbrugg, August 1996
* Supporting Microsoft Windows NT - Learnix Ltd., Ottawa, July 1996
* Radar, Mapping and Reconnaissance Quality Management - Intera, Ottawa, June 1995
* Intermediate Level SAR Course - Intera, Calgary, August 1994
* Train the Trainer - Algonquin College, Ottawa, October 1993
* ALBANY Aerial Triangulation - ERIO Technologies, Ottawa, October 1993
* ALPHA 2000 Analytical Stereoplotter - IIS, Milpitas, September 1992
* MicroStation Development Language (MDL) - INTERGRAPH, Toronto, May 1992
* SPANS Basic Training Course - Tydac, Ottawa, July 1991
* C Advanced Programming - Learning Tree International, Ottawa, February 1991
* World Seminar: The Complete Project Management Cycle - PDI, Ottawa, December 1990
* C Programming - Algonquin College, Ottawa, April 1990
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