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Christian Lee Taton

 

 

Education

 

Colorado Technical University                               GPA 4.0                                        Colorado Springs, CO

BS in Software Systems Engineering

  • Programming in C, C++, Java, SQL, and Assembly, with emphasis on rapid development and algorithm theory
  • Well versed in application development with emphasis on system integration and project management
  • Extensive coursework in project life cycle management, requirements gathering, and process streamlining

Programming Experience

  • 12 years of programming experience in several languages including: Java, C, C++, SQL, Assembly, Smallworld Magik, Flash, Access, and HTML web development.

Professional experience

 

Programmer Analyst I – GIS          Oct. 2005 – Present        Tucson Electric Power Co.   Tucson , AZ

  • Administration and primary support of SynerGEE Electric, Load Projection, Terrain Navigator Pro, Distriview, One-Liner, Line Constants, and Relay Records software systems including implementations, upgrades, and client training.
  • Experience with Smallworld GIS, Magik programming, SynerGEE Electric, Expert Designer, Load Projection, STORMS Work Management, and PowerOn
  • Assist in focusing the efforts of the GIS Technicians and the GIS Interns toward current goals and activities
  • Member of the Project Leads Forum, familiarized with TEP’s IT Standards and Processes
  • Technical Lead on the UES Santa Cruz Field Data Collection Project using Trimble GPS units
  • Assisted in the Year End Reporting Project, SynerGEE Implementation Project, Landbase Migration Project, Geospatial Software Upgrade Project, R&R Sytec/AutoCAD Upgrade Project, Line Asset Management/Inspection Program Implementation Project, Meter Data Management Project, and Automatic Meter Reading Project.
  • Developed relationships with key business areas including Design Build, Quality Mapping, Metering, Line Location, and Distribution Planning Engineering
  • Created dozens of data extractions and reports using Magik for various special projects and presentations


GIS Intern                  Apr 2005 – Oct. 2005                Tucson Electric Power Co.         Tucson , AZ

  • Assist with the integration of SynerGEE and the new Load Projection Application including the creation of an automated process written in Magik for daily data transfer between SynerGEE and Smallworld GIS
  • Experience with Smallworld GIS, Magik programming, SynerGEE Electric, and STORMS


Computer Hardware Sales & Tech Support        Oct. 2003 – Aug 2004        Best Buy        Tucson , AZ

  • Excelled in customer service by keeping the customer happy, and maintaining a consistent flow of sales
  • Kept up with new trends in every major computer industry, including networking, hardware, software, graphics design, and technical services


Media Services Technical Support    Nov. 2002 – May 2003    Flagstaff Unified School District   Flagstaff, AZ

Interests

 

  • Website Design, Eagle Scout, Blacksmithing, Tae Kwon Do, Woodworking, Geocaching
  • More detailed information can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/tatonchristian
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