Justin Reid

Senior GIS Leader & Digital Delivery Strategist
Adelaide, AU.

About

Experienced leader with an MBA in Leadership and a robust background in GIS and Location Intelligence, currently advancing expertise in Human Resource Management. I excel in leading high-performing teams, driving strategic digital transformation initiatives, and fostering collaborative environments. Combining technical proficiency with empathetic leadership, I consistently deliver meaningful outcomes, optimize operational efficiency, and empower teams to achieve their full potential.

Work

SPROUTT
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Senior GIS Analyst & Digital Delivery Lead

SA, Australia

Summary

Leads the development and delivery of geospatial programs, providing strategic GIS consulting to optimize infrastructure planning, asset management, and operational efficiency for clients.

Highlights

Lead the development and delivery of geospatial programs, providing advisory services and strategic GIS consulting to optimize infrastructure planning and asset management.

Drive operational efficiency through advanced GIS strategies, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.

Collaborate with directors to identify growth opportunities, build client relationships across government and private sectors, and develop tailored solutions.

GHD DIGITAL
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Coding and Automation Focus Group Leader

Adelaide, SA, Australia

Summary

Provided visionary leadership to a 10-member international team, spearheading the exploration and implementation of advanced technologies while fostering continuous professional growth.

Highlights

Provided visionary leadership to a 10-member international team in advanced technologies, including FME, Python, Arcade, IOT/AI, and Spatial Web Development.

Defined Subject Matter Expert (SME) requirements and strategically selected team members, developing targeted training plans to bridge skill gaps and ensure continuous professional growth.

Crafted impactful capability statements and established a comprehensive proposal catalogue and case studies, effectively showcasing team achievements and capabilities at service line and regional meetings.

GHD DIGITAL
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Senior GIS Analyst / Programmer

Adelaide, SA, Australia

Summary

Spearheaded the design and development of innovative web applications, leveraging full-stack technologies, and provided critical cartographic and data analytical support for key clients.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and development of a Construction Assumptions Web Application, leveraging React.js for the frontend and Azure Entra ID, Azure Functions, and APIM for the backend, ensuring seamless integration and optimal functionality.

Designed and built an innovative Environmental Analysis Website on the MERN stack, deployed to Microsoft Azure, enabling users to generate and download MS Word reports based on map interactions.

Provided comprehensive cartographic and data analytical support for key clients including Melbourne Water, South-East Melbourne Water, and City of Adelaide, utilizing ESRI and QGIS tools.

Utilized design thinking to develop a Python desktop application connecting to a REST API for batch generation and download of field reports, increasing reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Automated various processes using programming techniques, resulting in significant time savings and improved data accuracy for internal and external stakeholders.

MPC KINETIC
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Spatial Manager

SA, Australia

Summary

Led and managed a team to deliver customer-focused Spatial Services, developing long-term strategic plans that enhanced efficiency and improved service levels.

Highlights

Led and managed a team, providing training and mentoring that significantly increased productivity and improved project outcomes.

Developed and maintained systems, documented policies, and standards to ensure optimal efficiency, system availability, and quality for spatial data requirements.

Managed equipment maintenance and upgrades, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements and cost savings, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings.

Successfully developed and implemented innovative software for extraction and preparation of pipeline information, resulting in improved compliance and administrative processes.

Education

Languages

English

Skills

Leadership & Strategic Management

Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Development, Change Management, Resource Management, Mentoring, Collaborative Environments.

Technical Proficiency in GIS & Data Analysis

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Analysis, Database Management, Web-based GIS Platforms, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ESRI, QGIS, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Excel, Power BI, Tableau.

Programming & Automation

FME, Python, Arcade, IOT / AI, Spatial Web Development, React.js, Azure Functions, APIM, MERN Stack, Automation, Digital Solutions, Workflow Optimization.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Technical Communication, Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Innovative Workflows, Process Optimization, Design Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Continuous Learning.

Operational Management

Budgeting and Financial Management, Risk Assessment and Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Quality Assurance.

Projects

Construction Assumptions Web Application

Summary

Spearheaded the design and development of a Construction Assumptions Web Application, leveraging React.js for the frontend and incorporating Azure Entra ID for authentication. The serverless backend was strategically crafted using Azure Functions and APIM, ensuring seamless integration with existing technologies and optimal functionality.

Environmental Analysis Website on MERN Stack

Summary

Designed and built an innovative Environmental Analysis Website on the MERN stack, deployed to Microsoft Azure. This interactive platform enables users to click on a map point, send coordinates and information to an FME flow workbench, receive results via webhook, and download an MS Word report.