JOHN J. BOOS, GISP
GIS ANALYST
E: john.boos@smithgardnerinc.com
Mr. Boos is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst focused in data analytics and management, geospatial analysis, map creation, and environmental modeling. He has over 20 years of experience in GIS applications involving spatial data, data analysis, QA/QC procedures, quantitative data analysis, cartography, geostatistical analysis, and GIS training development and delivery.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ESRI ArcGIS
Quantitative Data Analysis and Management
Geospatial Analysis
Geostatistical Analysis
Cartography
GIS Training Curriculum Development & Delivery
BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Boos is a seasoned GIS professional with global experience using GIS to improve client decision support and reporting. He is adept at determining client data and analysis needs and completing geospatial analysis, creating maps, visualizations, animations, dashboards, web maps, and story maps.
Using ArcGIS Pro along with Spatial Analyst tools, he is working to develop methodologies that will drive decision-making for project siting analysis. He is also leveraging ArcGIS Online to provide cloud-based asset management solutions that will give stakeholders and field staff access to spatial data via web maps and mobile applications. These and other tools will provide enhanced awareness and decision-making capability, allowing for more effective and insightful management of client infrastructure.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
M.Sc. Geographic Information Sciences, 2009 University of London, London, UK
MPH International Health and Epidemiology, 1998 Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
B.A. Economics Management, 1991 Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) GISP Professional Credential
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Smith Gardner, Inc.
2024 – Present
SoCha LLC / USAID
2020 – 2024
John Snow Inc.
2018 – 2021
Private GIS Consultant
2017 – 2018
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
2012 – 2017
RTI International
2008 – 2011
The World Health Organization / Bushnet, Ltd.
2004 – 2008