About Terra Solutions

Mike Brannagan - GIS Analyst

Address:     1241 Johnson Avenue, #307
                     San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401

Phone:         805-235-0632 (cell) or 805-782-0969 (office)

Email:          mike@terra-solutions.net

I have over eleven years of experience with GIS programs, the last nine years as an environmental consultant focused on the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for database and project management of assessment, remediation, and restoration sites on the central coast of California.

I specialize in the development of customized GIS databases to meet long or short-term client needs and to provide organized and accessible project data.  Recently, I managed and updated a GIS database for a 2700-acre oilfield remediation project under the close scrutiny of numerous regulatory agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, California Coastal Commission, and multiple departments of county and local government.  Developed for the client with input from the agencies, the GIS database is employed to track habitat disturbances, sensitive species populations, weed eradication efforts and a variety of additional site management data. Groundwater monitoring and soil plume changes are also included.

I am proficient in the use of a variety of GIS and graphics programs including:
ArcView and Arc/INFO (version 9.2, as well as ArcView 3.2a)
Spatial and 3D Analyst for ArcView and Arc/INFO
ArcIMS
AutoCAD 2000
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Photoshop

As well as these related programs and equipment.
Microsoft Access
GPS Pathfinder Office
TerraSync
Trimble Pro XR GPS unit
Trimble GeoExplorer 3 GPS unit
Trimble GeoXT GPS unit

I have also employed BASINS, an ArcView program, in the development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL's) and CITYGreen, to analyze the effects of vegetation on urban landscapes.

In addition, my studies in natural resources management have provided a broad knowledge of biological and environmental factors. I have performed numerous botanical surveys and wildlife studies including pre-disturbance surveys for the identification and demarcation of sensitive species, habitat quality assessments, evaluation of construction impacts and assessment of habitat disturbance following activities.  Other field-related experience includes soil and groundwater sampling, and air monitoring.

I also have experience in small office networking and computer repair, including complete computer rebuild, server installations (Windows NT, 2003), and cabling.

If you would like to see a complete resume of my experience then please email me.