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About Me

 Hello all,


My name is Michael Malone. I am new to the GIS Admin graduate program, I just started in January. I have a GIS certificate and have a year of experience working as a GIS Technician. Currently I am employed by Orbital Engineering Inc. as a Utility Lead. My main job is assisting in communication between my company and electric utility companies as we work through designs. I am pursuing this program with the hopes of furthering my career.


Here's a story map about some of the places I lived/worked during my time as a GIS Technician:

https://arcg.is/1nmL4T 

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