Micah Colin Gray
Overseas Address:  Meierwiesenstr. 49, 8107 Buchs-ZH, Switzerland +41797986177
[email protected]
Home Address:  2020 Hillcrest DR. Sealy, Texas 77474

Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1976
Birthplace:  Houston, Texas
Nationality:  United States of America
Passport:  yes
B-Work Permit: Switzerland

Job Objective
Obtain a position assisting a GIS production and analysis team.  The development of the team must require my ability in enhanced problem solving and provide opprotunities to progress educationally and build professionally.

Education
BS, Geography and Planning / Resource and Environmental Studies and a minor in Biology, Texas State University of San Marcos, Texas, Dec. 2000.

Work Experience
GIS - Projects
Project:  LiDAR Survey of Switzerland
Location:  Switzerland, RE02, RE03, RE04, RE05
Dates of Performance:  January 2001 - Present
Client:  National Topographic Office of Switzerland
Data Processing Obligations
Base processing, bare earth derivation, manual editing and quality assurance.
Technical
Manipulation of LiDAR data using TerraSolid's TerraScan and TerraModeler supported by MicroStaion/GeoOutlook.  Use and development of Marcros.  Creating data projections for differing coordinate systems.  Familiar with Avenue and Visual Basic on Both Unix and DOS interfaces.  Analysis of data using Arcview, Arc, and Arcinfo provided by ESRI.  Currently using ArcGIS9.  Proficiencies in ArcGIS consists of 3D and Spacial Analyst for DOM and DTM production.  Databases for observing sufficient workflow patterns to help meet and keep track of stringent deadlines. 
Problem Solving
Ability to identify the problem, set goals and objectives, design and conduct a study, propose alternative solutions and implement, monitor, and reevaluate the chosen solution using the holistic approach and scientific method.
Writing
Ability to provide written material in a professional manor, such experience includes executive summaries and job proposals for past and current projects. 
Environmental (University Laboratory Experience)
Analysis of fresh water resources
Titration methods for determining alkalinity and Oxygen depletion
Use of Hydrolab to determine pH, specific conductance, temperature, dissolved Oxygen, and turbidity levels in water samples.  Analysis of microbial organisms-  isolation, cultivation, and characterization of microorganisms.
General
Familiar with the latest trends and techniques and will apply them to the job.  Experienced in studying and learning new information and will take courses if additional experience is necessary.  Willing to work weekends and evenings to
meet stringent tape outs and deadlines.  Able to travel and relocate as needed.  I am a hard worker.

Work History
SwissPhoto AG.
GIS Analyst
Regensdorf, Switzerland
July 2002 - Present
Salary: 68000 -CHF

TerraPoint LLC.
GIS Technician
The Woodlands, Texas
January 2001 - July 2002
Salary: $35K
Reason for Leaving:  Due to new ownership of the company, project production moved to the clients main office in Switzerland.

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Order Filling, Replenishments and Lift Driver
New Braunfels, Texas
April 1997 - December 2000
Wages per hour:  Starting $9.00 - Ending $12.50
Reason for leaving:  To pursue a career in my field of study.

Interests/Hobbies
Swimming
USS - 1987-1994
Varsity Team Katy HS - 1990-1994
Southwest Texas SU Swim Club - 1998-2000
Stadtz�rcher See�berquerung - 2003
Rock Climbing           
Instructor: Byron's Gymnastics/Indoor Ascent, Houston, Texas - 1995-1997
Instructor: Sun & Ski Sports, Houston, Texas - 1995-1996
Avid climber at Enchanted Rock SP and Reimers Ranch - 1995-1999
River Rafting/Kayaking
Guadalupe River, summer months, Texas - 1980-2000
Rio Grande River, Santa Elena Canyon, Texas - 1993
Lutchine River, Switzerland - 2003
Trekking/Backpacking  
Dead Horse Mountain Trail, Big Bend, Texas - 1994
Hunter Peak, Texas - 1995
Crestone Peak and Needle, Colorado - 1996
Humbolt Peak, Colorado - 1997
Emory Peak, Texas - 1998
Blanca Peak, Colorado 1999
Guadalupe Peak, Texas 2001
Schwarz See, base of Matterhorn, Switzerland 2003
SnowBoarding             
Davos Klosters, Switzerland - 2003
Flumserberg, Switzerland - 2003
Key Stone, Colorado - 2003
Crans Montana, Switzerland - 2004
Flims LAAX Falera, Switzerland - 2004
Titlis Rotair, Switzerland - 2004
Jogging                       
Silvesterlauf, Switzerland - 2003
SOLA, Switzerland - 2004


References
References gladly upon request.
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