Matthew J. Rahr

obile 520-240-3198

3979 W Prosperity Mine Pl.Home: 520-624-5557

Tucson, AZ. 85745

Objective

I’m seeking a director-level position within a highly innovative IT department that develops web, mobile and spatial applications, utilizing cutting-edge software and solutions.

Skills Summary
  • Reputation as dependable and trust-worthy, building strong relationships with clients.
  • Proficient in organizing, managing, and completing multiple web development applications.
  • Excellent oral and presentation skills.

Spatial Data Software

  • ArcGIS 10.x, ArcGIS Server,ArcSDE,Esri Extensions
  • Python / VBA for ArcGIS, ArcObjects Programming
  • ArcPad/Application Builder and ArcGIS Mobile Development
  • IDRISI and Erdas Imagine image processing software

Database and Web Development

  • Web Application Development utilizing Microsoft and Open Source Web Frameworks
  • Web Mapping Development utilizing the ArcGIS API for Silverlight and JavaScript, Google Maps API
  • Spatial and non-spatial database development using ArcSDE, ArcCatalog, Oracle Client Tools, SQLServer, MySQL, Access
  • Development of Content Management Systems utilizing Drupal and Wordpress
  • Integrated Development Environments: Visual Studio 2010, Eclipse, Dreamweaver, Notepad++

Server and Network Administration

  • Linux, and Windows Platforms, Server and Workstation environment
  • Installation and configuration of Linux, Solaris and Windows Server Operating Systems
  • Installation and configuration of Apache and IIS Webservers
  • Installation and configuration of MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle Database systems
  • Installation and configuration of ArcGIS Server 10.x and ArcSDE Enterprise Geodatabase systems

Project Management Skills

  • Agile software development utilizing Scrum methodologies
  • Project management software: desktop solutions (Microsoft Project, Visio) and web-based solutions (Teambox, Basecamp)

Programming Skills

  • Object Oriented Languages: Java,C#
  • Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dojo, jQuery
  • Microsoft Frameworks: ASP.Net, Silverlight, Linq, Entity Framework, ASP.Net MVC
  • Open Source Languages and Frameworks: PHP5, Python, SQL, Drupal CMS
  • Server Scripting Languages:Perl, Shell Scripting
Work Experience
IT Project Managerand IT Manager,Principal

2008 – CurrentCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences: ECAT – IT and Networking Unit, University of Arizona

  • Develop a College-wide strategic direction forweb development in academic, research and extension areas.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of the College’s enterprise server architecture and VM strategies
  • Manage the College’s Web Development Group; a team of 4 developers that produce web and mobile applications for the College and Campus community. Duties include coordinating team members, assigning individual responsibilities, monitoring team member performance and act as a technical resource.
  • Develop project plans including goals, scope, budget, deliverables, resources needed, schedules, timelines, methods for measuring results.
  • Led development efforts to produce 14 websites and $85,000 in revenue within first 12 months of operations.
  • Team Lead for Geospatial Applications: Development of JavaScript and Silverlight-based web mapping applications, utilizing multiple web mapping API’s including ArcGIS for JavaScript API, ArcGIS for Silverlight API, and Google Maps API.
Application Systems Analyst and Application Systems Analyst, Senior

2002 – 2008College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: ECAT – IT and Networking Unit, University of Arizona

  • Work as a lead programmer for the development of peer-to-peer applications, customizing the ArcIMS and ArcPad interface to allow the user to input spatial and attribute data via the web, and store in an Oracle multi-user Geodatabase via ArcSDE. Specifically, these projects are used by Yuma County Extension Office, Yuma, AZ to plot seed growers’ fields to help understand cross-pollination issues. Project also used to diagnose and track viral diseases in cucurbit species between growers and plant pathologists, in conjunction with the University of Arizona and the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
  • Develop customized Web and Database applications to bridge the University and State Dept. of Agriculture.
Teaching Assistant and Lecturer for GIS Coursework in the School of Natural Resources

2002 – 2005 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: ECAT – IT and Networking Unit, University of Arizona

  • Teach hands-on computer section of GIS courses ranging from intro to advanced levels. Responsible for updating curriculum, developing slides, and presenting material.
  • Software taught includes ArcView 3.x, ArcGIS 9.x, Arc/INFO 7.2x-9.x, Spatial, Image, 3D Analyst, and Geostatistical Extensions, MS Access.
  • Curriculum includes Server-Client Computing, GIS Database Design, Spatial Data Models (Coverage and Geodatabase), Cartographic Elements, Annotation, Data Acquisition, GPS and Remote Sensing Data Integration, Data Transformation, Raster Analysis and Relational Algebra, Spatial Modeling (Landscape, Hydrographic, etc.), Dynamic Segmentation and Route Systems, Regions, Surface Modeling and Interpolation Techniques, HTML and AML Programming.

Student System Administrator

Aug 1999 –2002College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: ECAT – IT and Networking Unit, University of Arizona

  • Maintain UNIX and Windows Servers for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Develop web pages, database projects, install server applications and patches including apache, tomcat, mailman, IIS, create new accounts, maintain disk space, implement system security and firewalls, provide telephone support, and a modem bank for dial-up ISP for the College’s 2,500 online users

Education

Master of Science: Dec 2011

Master of Science in Natural Resources: Watershed Hydrology and Management, University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science: May 2002

Wildlife, Watershed, and Rangeland Resources: Emphasis in GIS and Landscape Assessment, University of Arizona Upper Division GPA: 4.00, Total GPA: 3.79

Awards
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Graduating Senior of the Year Award: College of Agriculture
  • Outstanding Senior of the Year Award: School of Renewable Natural Resources
  • Dean’s List for Academic Excellence: 8 semesters of undergraduate courses
  • University of Arizona Presidential Scholarship: Full Academic Waiver – 4 years
Examples Of Work
  • PDC Enterprise Campus Map:
  • Whitefly Tracker:
  • Arizona Firescape (Map):
  • Global Rangelands Knowledge System:
  • Campus Arboretum Website:and
  • Arizona Plant Diagnostic Network:
  • DSCESU Website:
  • School of Plant Sciences Website:
Publications and Presentations
  • Enterprise GIS Development for University Planning and Management,McCormick and Rahr, San Diego, CA, 2012 ESRI International User Conference, Jul 2012
  • Developing Enterprise Mapping Applications using the ArcGIS API for Silverlight, Rahr, Tucson, AZ, ESRI Developer Meetup, Apr 2012
  • A Study in the Development of Citizen Science based GIS Web Mapping Applications for use in Natural Resources Management during the Web 2.0 Era, Rahr, Master’s Thesis, Dec 2011.
  • Temporal and Spatial Distribution of CYSDV and SLCV and the whitefly vector, Arizona Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Brown, Young, and Rahr, Awarded Jan 2010
  • Using New Mobile Wireless and Web 2.0 Technologies in Natural Resource Applications, Rahr, Tempe, AZ, Microcomputers in Education Conference, Mar 2009
  • Using GIS and Web 2.0 In a Telediagnostics Project, Rahr, Prescott, AZ, Arizona Geographic Information Council - Annual Conference, Oct 2008
  • Technology Platforms for Telediagnostics, Rahr, Tucson, AZ, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Annual Conference, Jul 2008
  • Data Acquisition using Mashup and 3D Technology, Vancouver, BC, GITA 7th Annual Geoweb Conference, Jul 2007
  • Using Mashups and 3D in Learning Applications, MacArthur and Rahr, Tempe AZ, Microcomputers in Education Conference, Mar 2007
  • New Tools and Technologies for Managing Field Data and Assets, MacArthur and Rahr, San Antonio, TX, GITA 30th Annual Conference, Mar 2007
  • The Evolution of Mashups and Emerging Web Frameworks, Rahr,Tucson, AZ, CALS GIS Symposium, Oct 2006
  • Tools for Community Ecology Applications, Rahr, San Francisco, CA, Tools for Community Design and Decision Making Conference, Dec 2003
  • Tucson Community Technology Education Network, Rahr, Portland, OR, URISA PPGIS Conference, Jul 2003
  • Tucson K 12 GIS Education Projects, MacArthur and Rahr, San Diego, CA, ESRI Education User Conference, Jul 2003
  • Using GIS in a Community Education Project, Rahr, San Antonio, TX, GITA 26th Annual Conference, Mar 2003
  • Peer to Peer Architecture, Rahr, Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Dept. of Agriculture, Dec2002
  • Using Peer-to-Peer Computer Technology to Share Community Agricultural Data, Osgood, Rahr, Denver, CO, 3rd International Conference on Geospatial Information in Agriculture and Forestry, Nov 2001
  • 2002 GITA Regional Chapters Student Education Program Proposal for Funding, Rahr, Tucson, AZ, Paper Submission Nov 2001
  • Building Community GIS Educational Application, Whitney and Rahr, San Diego, CA, ESRI Education User Conference, Jul 2001
  • Using Visualization, GIS, and P2P to Make Data More Palatable to Non-Technical Users, Quinn, Rahr