Holidays All Wrapped Up
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As 2018 comes to an end, it is a good time to enjoy time with friends and family, remember those who are no longer with us, and help those who are in need.
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Valuable Skills and Qualities for Emerging Spatial IT Professionals (Part 2)
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This is part two of a two-part blog describing important skills and qualities we seek in young spatial IT professionals. The first blog post stressed the value of effective communication skills, maintaining a natural curiosity in a variety of topics, developing enhanced critical thinking skills, and exhibiting confidence. This blog concludes the topic, and adds a final thought regarding what might be, to some, a conspicuous exclusion.
Read MoreMoving Forward, Walk for Diabetes
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Steve Kraabel, a senior client manager based out of GeoDecisions’ Scott Air Force Base office in O’Fallon, Illinois, participated in the Metro East Step Out: Walk for Diabetes on Sept 17. Steve along with his son, Eli, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 8, and 14 of their family members and friends made up the "Kick It for Kraabel" team.
Read MoreEsri UC: Observations on a Tremendous Event – Part Two
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Having not attended the Esri® Users Conference (UC) for a few years due to other conflicts and travel, I was pleased to see that the attendance, enthusiasm, and stimulating discussions remained as strong as ever in 2016. I would be surprised if this year’s conference did not finally exceed the plateau of 20,000 attendees.
Read MoreEsri UC: Observations on a Tremendous Event - Part One
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The UC plenary presentation was inspirational, layering evocative imagery from around the world with excerpts from past UC keynote addresses. I have to admit pining for a little James Earl Jones voice-over, but hearing the powerful words of Jane Goodall, Martin O’Malley, and others gave one the sense of true empowerment.
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