CURRICULIM VITAE

George Phillip Scott

Personal Information

Postal Address : 15 Belladonna Road Welgevonden Estate Stellenbosch

7600Language : English and AfrikaansMarital Status : SingleEmail : gpscott23@gmail.comI D Number : 8305235022089Drivers Licence : Yes Mobile : +27722312048

PERSONAL TRAITS

I pride myself in the fact that I possess a number of sound characteristics that enable me to execute my duties in a responsible and highly competent manner. I am dedicated, reliable, and hardworking and am able to effectively communicate and interact with people. I am well disciplined in all phases of my life and my integrity is beyond reproach.

During my current period of employment, I have proactively been involved in a number of projects and functions and through own initiative, positively contributed to the success of such events. It is not unusual for me to go beyond the proverbial mile in order to ensure that the Company meets its obligations and responsibilities towards its clients.

I consider myself to have a stable and high level of emotional intelligence and do not doubt my ability to deliver a quality service even under duress and in stressful situations.

AREAS OF COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE

IMQS

Responsible for:

managing the implementation and maintenance of spatial and non-spatial data of Municipalities on the IMQS software package

setting-up of the Agile-environment for the data team’s data, the Work Break-Down-Structure and relevant time-lines

the creation and management of the Implementation Project Plan with regards to data integration for the client, based on the Work Break-Down-Structure

the execution of the Work Break-Down Structure (WBS) as agreed to by the client

determining the data team resource allocation in collaboration with IMQS departmental heads

delivery of data- updates within a given timeframe

informing all IMQS stakeholders of relevant client communication, including support inquiries

interacting with the client, employees and consultants

generating, preparing and maintaining data that is incorporated in the IMQS information systems

producing data material in database/map/report and presentation formats according to customer specifications and timeline

processing and analysing of spatial and geospatial data

accurate and appropriate interpretation of data, validation and quality assurance thereof

generating and linking scripts for data related information-working on the Asset register module by analysing, importing and linking the data in databases by running SQL scripts

setting of standards for geographical data and implementing processes to ensure the correct and proper application of IMQS software and products by internal as well as external users

maintaining sound relationships with clients

data modules and projects which include;

- Asset Registers – Mainly linking shape related data to the asset Attributes

- Water Demand Analyses

- Water and Sewer Network Analyses

- Storm Water Management System

- Pavement Management System

- Roads Management System

- Electricity Capturing

- Mobile/Web software

general administrative functions such as;

- timesheet/expense claims

- creating relevant documentation for data implementation

- updating data importing timelines

- following up on client requests

- following up on software bugs, data issues and data backlogs

- giving feedback on user inquiries

- telephonic assistance

- writing user material for modules and new or enhanced features

- updating existing user material

the successful management and rollout of concurrently running projects within a given timeframe i.e.:

- Stellenbosch Municipality

- City of Cape Town

- Johannesburg Water

- Midvaal Municipality

- Sisonke District Municipality

- Mbombela Municipality

- Overstrand Municipality

- George Municipality

- Various smaller Western Cape Municipalities

- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

- Multiple Asset Register Clients

Scrum Master Duties which include;

- the updating of breakdown tickets and reporting to management

- liaising stand-up meetings with the relevant data team and personnel to track progress

- setting-up of Trello boards and tickets for the data team

Story Boarding which includes;

- Story boarding the water and sewer modules for the IMQS Version 7 structure

- creating a data dictionary relating to the data water and sewer module

- arrange meetings between appropriate personnel to discuss the relevance of the features in the story board

Software Trainer: IMQS- liaise onsite training and update sessions with clients

- organize and facilitate training workshops

- provide training to users on IMQS software

- address feedback and queries from users

- write user manuals for modules, as well as for new and enhanced features

- update existing user manuals and material

Software capabilities include:- ArcGIS/ESRI, Microsoft Suite(including Excel), Albion (Internal Computer Aided Design (CAD)/GIS Software), Paradox

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Jira, Trello, Confluence and Smart Sheet.

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

Student Assistant for 1st - 3rd year students during practical lectures in GIS whilst completing my post graduate degree (2008-2009)

Researcher for the Head of the Geographic Department on a 4-month contract (2009)

EDUCATION

Secondary Education

Technical High School Kimberley (Matriculation exemption 2001)

Tertiary Education

University of Stellenbosch (2008-2009)

BA Honours Degree: Geographical Information Systems (Urban Geography)

University of Stellenbosch (2002-2005)

BA Degree: Development and Environmental Studies

Other Training Certificates

Project Management Certificate- Cape Town University of Technology-CPUT (2012)

Project Management Weekend Workshop (2011)

Agile workshops with IMQS teams and personnel