William E.

Morelli
1624 Moynelle Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
757-912-4607
bill.morelli@gmail.com

Skills and Experience

GIS, Programming, and web services: ArcGIS 10.x, ArcServer 10.x, ArcSDE, Network Analyst, Model
Builder, 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, Geocoding, ArcGIS Online/Portal, WebApp Builder,
GeoEvent Processor, Feature and Map REST Services, JSON, SQL, Postgres/Oracle geodatabases, Python/arcpy,
ESRI APIs, HTML, variety of proprietary GIS software and web services built on Oracle Spatial (Relational Map
Objects), GRASS, MapInfo Professional, MicroMSI Remote Sensing.
GPS: Trimble, Satloc, Hemisphere, Pathfinder Office, Applanix Inertial GPS (Inertial Measurement Unit and
Distance Measuring Instrument), Applanix POSView.
Project, Organizational, and Data Management software: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint,
Project, SharePoint, Visio, CA Clarity and Open Workbench, PeopleSoft, VersionOne (Agile Development)
Project/Product Management Experience:
o Engineer, Product Owner, and User Acceptance Tester on an Enterprise GIS Scaled Agile Framework
Scrum Team. Collect and define business requirements in the form of Features and User Stories. Lead
Sprint Planning, monitor and manage Sprint and Product Increment progress during development.
o Work closely with all departments across the globe at Navteq (HERE) and FedEx to create and deliver
GIS data, services, and applications to a wide range of global internal and external clients.
o Experience executing and leading GPS/IMU collection Field work abroad in Asia, Latin America, and
Europe. Comfortable working directly with diverse clients, such as collaborating directly with Engineers
from Honda, Toyota, and Mazda while working in Japan.
o Engineer responsible for Quarterly Product Release of Navigation Maps for various countries and regions
throughout the world, duties included managing and repairing a large number of database errors.
o Managing quarterly attribute repair using a variety of database validations and providing coding expertise
leadership to a diverse staff across the globe.
o Designing Work Breakdown Structures and managing GIS projects using Open Workbench and Clarity.
o Assigning resources to tasks, defining task dependencies, assigning Estimated Time to Completion (ETC)
based on the project budget. Monitoring and controlling the execution of a stated project scope to ensure
the completion of tasks, phases, and milestones during the dynamic life cycle of a project.
Technical Experience:
o Using ArcGIS, arcpy, Python, and ArcServer to perform batch geoprocessing, geospatial modeling, DEM
interpolation, spatial analysis, travel calculation, geocoding, model building, and creating professional
map layouts.
o During the GIS web applications development phase perform functional testing on synchronous and
asynchronous GIS web services and JavaScript applications. Provide input to enhance functionality,
performance, and user experience.
o Utilizing ESRI APIs, ArcGIS Online/Portal, and WebApp Builder to incorporate GIS functionality into
existing and new business workflows.
o Designing Geodatabase schemas for worldwide, postal, administrative, and street data. Updating, editing,
and maintaining data using ArcGIS. Managing versions and performing QA checks.
o Creating, editing, and updating GIS navigation databases to current specifications and standard operating
procedures using GPS, video, aerials, GIS sources, Tiger data, aerials, and USPS data.
o Perform geoprocessing on Relation Map Objects in Oracle Spatial databases using a variety of internal
tools, such as Clip, Topologic Edge Preparation, and Merge.
o Executing Canned and Ad-hoc SQL Queries to obtain database validations and spatial statistics during
QA checks, and running map update and attribute repair scripts over large Oracle Spatial databases
(Relational Map Objects).
o Executing GPS field data collection throughout the world; troubleshooting issues and validating data.
o Performing field data collection using an Applanix IMU and DMI to obtain absolute height, slope, and
heading attributes to be used in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for high profile customers in Japan.

Work History
FedEx Ground
Pittsburgh, PA
GIS Engineer IV

February 2012 - Present

Building an enterprise Geographic Information System (eGIS) infrastructure that creates a set of common data,
services, and applications through REST services and the ArcGIS portal, using Scaled Agile Framework/Scrum
methodology.
Work closely with various FedEx business process owners to elicit and define the specific GIS functionality that
is required, and translate these needs into explicit requirements in the form of Features and User Stories.
Work closely with the FedEx GIS Information Technology team partners to clarify requirements and to add
additional details as required. Reach out to various organizations across FedEx to educate them on the value of
GIS capabilities and to work with them to integrate GIS capabilities into their business processes.
Conduct functional and user acceptance testing to ensure that our REST service and JavaScript application
products meet the need of the FedEx clients. Work closely with development to identify defects and create
repeatable test cases.
Create proof-of-concept applications that integrate eGIS services and functionalities into current workflows and
processes to demonstrate the value and potential of GIS. Create custom ArcGIS models and python scripts.
Conduct various analyses to assess third party data sources, development tools, and software functionalities.
Test geocode rates of customer addresses using customized ArcGIS tools and third party map data. Update
production maps and customize data to obtain more accurate geocoding and turn by turn routing.
Provide end user support for production GIS systems, applications, and data that provide operational support.
Administrative and postal GIS data subject matter expert that designs data schemas and update processes.
Create and update application user guides/manuals, team SharePoint site, and release notes/informational pages.

NAVTEQ (currently HERE)

Newport News, VA
Database Engineer Global Operations/North America Operations
January 2010 February 2012
Lead database validation (error) cleanup, report repair process, batch processes, and integration of new country
data into Relational Continental Databases.
Provide technical input and database support for attribute definition of navigable datasets, including road network,
Point of interest, and landuse classifications.
Supervisor of the technical build of country databases, which includes data conversion, specification definition,
implementation, database maintenance, and merging of data into continental Integration Workspaces.
Responsible for ensuring consistency and quality of databases, and the Product Release Process which involves
data quality checks, data cleanup, and customer release notes (metadata).
Database contact responsible for technical database issues from project kickoff through the product extraction
phase. Work closely with continental Database Engineers to ensure the country is merged successfully.
Virginia Team Lead US Field Operations (Promoted from Senior Geographic Analyst January 2008)
March 2004 January 2010
Project and Administrative Manager of the Virginia Team within the Digital Mapping Operations Department.
Interviewed, hired, and trained new employees. Manage and evaluate performance of up 5 direct reports.
Responsible for approving expense reports, time reports, paid time off, purchases, and travel requests.
Duties included assigning tasks to a team of 4 full time employees and 1 intern located in two offices within
Virginia. Monitored and evaluated progress of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure completion of project
deliverables before quarterly deadlines.
Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing out projects while monitoring and controlling during
project life cycles using Clarity and Open Workbench. Worked closely with other Team Leads in my region to
budget resource hours for a staff of 23 GIS Analysts.
Geocoded hundreds of real world traffic attributes using field collected GPS data, aerial photos, video images, and
government GIS sources in order to update GIS databases and maintain current specification. Collect traffic data
using GPS and video equipment.

Performed GPS/IMU data collection, geocoding, attributes repair, quality assurance, and project management on
multiple international mapping projects.

Flood Zone Determination Services

Carnegie, PA
September 2003 March 2004
Geographic Researcher
Determined if properties and associated buildings lie within the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) one hundred year flood plain using an ArcIMS based mapping system.
Used various resources such as GIS websites, shapefiles, aerial photography, surveys, and parcel and plat maps to
locate properties on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).
Worked closely with local Government offices to obtain property information and GIS resources.
AAA Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
April 2003 September 2003
Map Marker
Prepared travel routes for members using a variety of road maps, and assisted in other office duties as needed.
Osmose, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
August 2002 October 2002
GIS Technician
Used a Compaq Palm PC with GIS software to inventory what and how many utility lines were attached to each
utility pole within an assigned Borough or Township.
Worked independently collecting, downloading, uploading and managing large amounts of GIS data.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Waste Management
Pittsburgh, PA
May 2002 August 2002
Engineering Intern
Duties involved locating abandoned landfills throughout 8 counties in Southwestern PA using various resources,
inspecting the conditions of the sites, and using Trimble GPS receivers to collect spatial data that were used to
create a GIS database for the Abandoned Landfill Inventory project.
Post-processed GPS data using Pathfinder Office to create Shapefiles then uploaded data into an Oracle Database
that were made available online for public access.
Utilized the data to analyze site conditions and to prepare a report and several maps, which were submitted to my
University Internship Coordinator for review. I received six credit hours for my efforts on the project.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Laurel Hill State Park Complex
Somerset, PA
May-August, 1999-2001
Laborer
Performed various maintenance duties throughout the Park Complex. Summer job while attending college.

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Geography, Environmental Track, August 2002
North Carolina State University, GIS Graduate Certificate, May 2014
North Carolina State University, Professional Science Master, Geospatial Information Sciences & Technology,
August 2012 Present, May 2016 expected graduation date
References

Maureen Clark
NAVTEQ - Upstate New York Team Lead Digital Mapping Operations, Glen Falls, NY, USA

866-829-8091, maureen.clark@navteq.com

Wendi Griffiths
NAVTEQ - Pennsylvania Mountains Team lead Digital Mapping Operations, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
866-722-8535, wendi.griffiths@navteq.com

Christian Schneider
NAVTEQ - Sr. Systems Engineer - Digital Mapping Operations Tools and Technology, Bern, Switzerland
+41-3-910-9075, christian.schneider@navteq.com