Ross Cogan

Ross Cogan Address: Port Elizabeth, South Africa Personal Details Date of Birth: Nationality: Marital Status: Driver’s License: 6th March 1985 South African Citizen Married Code A and Code B Personal Profile I have completed the Information Technology: Software Development course, specializing in Geographical Information Systems at NMMU North Campus in 2008. Since then I have completed modules through Salzburg University. I have been working in a GIS environment for the past 9 years and have gained experience from ESRI SA and have worked at HERE (previously known as Navteq and Nokia Location & Commerce) for the past 7 years. I am a hard working individual and enthusiastic about learning new things. Academic Qualifications 2003 ✓ Matriculated from Victoria Park High School with the following subjects: o Mathematics o Science o Computer Studies o Compu-Typing o English o Afrikaans 2004 – 2008: Completed a National Diploma in Information Technology (Specialising in GIS) at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Modules studied and skills obtained include the following: ✓ Algorithms ✓ Best Practices ✓ Business Skills ✓ C# Technical Programming ✓ Communication In English ✓ Computer Literacy ✓ Database Applications ✓ Development Software ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ End User Skills - Pass With Distinction Information Systems Introduction To System Design Java Programming Computer Networks Operating Systems Philosophy Of Life And Life Skills Project Management - Pass With Distinction Systems Analysis & Design Systems Software Visual Basic Programming GIS Modules studied include the following: ✓ Data Acquisition - Pass With Distinction ✓ Data Quality ✓ Geographical Information Systems ✓ GIS - An Overview - Pass With Distinction ✓ GIS Technology ✓ Remote Sensing - Pass With Distinction ✓ Spatial Data Modelling - Pass With Distinction For my final year project I designed a desktop based Real Estate Program on the Windows platform which uses GIS technologies for mapping, routing and displaying houses available in the area etc. The purpose of the software was for the selling of houses and comparison of past sales figures using detailed reports. 2009 – 2010: Studied the following modules at UNIGIS MSc (Geographic Information Science and Systems) through the Salzburg University. The MSc courses I have completed include the following: ✓ Spatial Statistics ✓ OpenGIS And Distributed GI Infrastructures  Page 2 Computing Skills Applications: ArcGIS 9.3 package, ArcGIS 10.2.2 Advanced package Microsoft Project MS Office 2013 Suite Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Planet GIS Manifold System Idrisi32 Programming Languages: Visual Studio 2008 (VB and C#) Java Operating Systems: All Microsoft Windows platforms Experience 5 January 2009 – 30 January 2009 SetPlan – Data Capturer Worked at SetPlan PE where I was given the task of capturing and digitizing properties for the purpose of calculating rates. I also acquired deeds information, ordered country-wide SG data and did server maintenance which included buying new hardware, installing it and doing backups. 1 March 2009 – 30 September 2009 ESRI SA – Data Capturer and Technical Support Shadowed for technical experience on maintaining servers in government buildings and worked on a Scanning Project whereby all of the Roads, Storm Water, Transportation, Sewerage and Water plans in the local municipalities of Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage were being scanned into the system and then plotted through ArcGIS to the relevant locations. 1 October 2009 – 30 September 2011 NAVTEQ – Geographic Analyst I Participate in map creation activities within a defined geographic area. Engage and support expert communities on map content updates. - Plan, schedule and perform field data collection activities as required - Participate in planning and sourcing of map content - Ensure accurate representation of real world conditions in the database in a defined geographic area -Conduct database testing and inspection within a defined area as part of database ownership -Support map creation efforts with Global Production Operations -Perform high priority geo-coding updates as required -Participate in projects to develop improved map creation processes  Page 3 1 October 2011 – 30 September 2016 Nokia Location & Commerce (previously known as NAVTEQ) – Geographic Analyst II The Project Lead and primary point of contact for Lane Attribution coding for South Africa, responsible for setting up and maintaining work done by overseas Production office. South African English VOICE Navigation Quality checks and database Integration. Responsible for weekly delegating of work to colleagues in order to evenly and fairly fix exceptions occurring in database releases. Managing/Training temp employees for Point of Interest (POI) capturing to be integrated into the database. -Plan, schedule and perform field data collection as required -Manage and support map project efforts with Global Production in geographic areas of responsibility -Perform high priority and targeted geo-coding updates as required -Participate in projects to develop improved map creation processes -Conduct database testing and inspection within a defined area as part of database ownership -Conduct research on competitive information, potential new source material and related topics as required -Solicit, establish, train and sustain relationships with local organizations that provide map content updates utilizing a Nokia API -Lead and participate in source content identification and acquisition efforts -Mentor junior-level employees 1 October 2015 – 30 September 2016 HERE (previously known as Nokia Location & Commerce/NAVTEQ) – SSA GIS Source Lead Engage with both governmental and commercial organizations in finding, qualifying, and obtaining a variety of different types of geospatial datasets that meet the company objectives. Actively pursuing suppliers of geospatial data, arrange meetings, presentations and follows up with suppliers. Conduct preliminary source evaluation. Negotiation skills for commercial and legal terms to acquire datasets. Execute all required contracts and purchase orders and obtain dataset. Conduct market research to identify possible data suppliers. Execute administration related to supplier management. Coordinate with other teams to conduct initial supplier data evaluation to ingest data in order to build or enhance HERE's offerings. Create and regularly update supplier inventory and profile including key information related to the supplier relationship. Create and maintain communication master file per content category and industry that consolidates best practice for key arguments, objections and answers. Support Sourcing managers regarding contract finalization with legal. Support Sourcing Managers in pre-sourcing process (information collection, customization of presentation material) and in preparation of meetings. Additional Skills  Page 4 Technically minded Personal Interests Family orientated, keeping in shape, socializing with friends, motorsports and networking Objectives To obtain experience and further my knowledge in a Geographical Information Systems environment. Fully incorporate GIS architecture into companies Referees NMMU - GIS lecturer - Ann Olivier - SetPlan - Owner - Carel Olivier - - ESRI SA - Project Lead - Manfred Meyer - HERE - Field Manager ZA - Yogan Naidoo -  Page 5