Carmichael Ellis

Geospatial Solutions Manager with 19+ years of GIS experience across geospatial systems, remote sensing, spatial analytics, data management, dashboards, and client-facing solution delivery. Experienced in designing geospatial workflows that convert complex environmental, government, tourism, conservation, and infrastructure datasets into decision-ready products. Strong background in ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, spatial databases, Python-based GIS workflows, QA/QC, data governance, web GIS, field data collection, and analytical dashboards.

Geospatial Solutions Manager - Total Business Solutions Limited, Esri Distributor

(2023-01)

• Provide thought leadership through regular delivery of content (for example: webinars, case studies, collateral, social media programs, videos, and event plans) that demonstrates the value of ArcGIS to organizations.
• Research, analyze, and monitor relevant industries and technological trends to capitalize on market opportunities.
• Support strategic opportunities as a geospatial expert and work with management to drive penetration in key accounts.
• Leverage industry knowledge in discussions with technology teams to ensure fit for purpose tools in ArcGIS.
• Managing and leading a team of GIS technicians, analysts, and developers Prepares management reports.
• Overseeing the maintenance of geospatial assets and data integrity.
• Oversee the management of the organization's GIS platform, including software and hardware.
• Interfacing with other departments regarding geospatial projects.
• Lead the development of information products for potential clientele.
• Developed and maintained Arcade expressions for data validation, visualization, and business logic.
• Automated GIS workflows and bulk operations using Python and the ArcGIS API for Python
• Diagnosed and resolved production issues related to surveys, feature services, cloning, and data corruption
• Administered ArcGIS Online organizations including users, roles, licensing, and content governance
• Supported deployment and troubleshooting of Web GIS applications in live environments

Adjunct Lecturer (GIS) - University of Belize

(2025-01)

• Deliver undergraduate instruction in GIS concepts, spatial analysis, cartography, data management, and applied geospatial workflows.
• Teach students how to use GIS for crime analysis, spatial pattern identification, hotspot analysis, dashboard development, and decision-support mapping.
• Design lectures, practical exercises, assignments, quizzes, and assessments using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, dashboards, and web GIS tools.
• Guide students in applying geospatial methods to real-world public safety, planning, and environmental examples.
• Support the development of technical GIS skills, analytical thinking, and practical problem-solving among undergraduate students.

Address Management Systems Officer - Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation

(2013-01 - 2023-12)

Project – Address Improvement and Postal Code Implementation

• Manages and distributes resources and teams for address improvement field work.
• Updates and maintains GIS databases and inputs data into Postal Code System.
• Maps operational processes within the Address Management Systems Unit.
• Coordinates efforts for address improvements.
• Validates maps and data with Delivery Officers.
• Prepares management reports.
• Monitoring the performance of the addressing database and managing parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users.
• Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures of the databases are functioning correctly.
• Controlling access permissions and privileges of the GIS Addressing databases.

Geospatial Information Systems Technician - Central Statistical Office

(2004-01 - 2013-12)

• Produce detailed enumeration District Maps using Auto Cad, Autodesk Map 3D and Arc GIS 9.
• Compute and analyze data, using statistical and geospatial formulae
• Assist staff in design and maintenance of sample surveys and relational databases.
• GIS data entry/manipulation/automation/conversion/migration/QA-QC, relative to enumeration district subdivisions, developments and other projects
• Provides technical and administrative GIS assistance to other government ministries and departments such as the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Ministry of National Security, Ministry of Planning, Office of disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), Environmental Management Authority (EMA), Ministry of Health, Town and Country Planning Division and others.
• Digitize and delineate roads, rivers, enumeration districts, and communities using satellite imagery and Aerial photography.
• Develop and Maintain Links between geodatabase.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst - Data Modeling Solutions

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

Project – National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP)

• Conduct a detailed statistical analysis using the latest available Central Statistical Office (CSO) Census data using Enumeration District Maps and associated GIS data for the area between Point Ligoure and Icacos Point up to a one kilometre inland radius.
• A comprehensive demographic data profile of the populations in the NOSCP, Area III study area.
• Conducting programmatic and manual analysis and creating reports and thematic maps based on the data within the GIS

Programmer \Systems Analyst - Micsonic Installation and Maintenance Services

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

• Translating client requirements into highly specified project briefs
• Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability
• Working closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
• Drawing up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems

MSc - Geoinformatics - University of the West Indies (St. Augustine Campus) (2016-01 - 2019-12)

BSc - Internet Technology (Web Engineering) - College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (2008-01 - 2015-12)

AAS Degree - Geographic Information Systems - College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (2008-01 - 2015-12)

Undergraduate Certificate - Geographic/Land information Systems - University of the West Indies (St. Augustine Campus) (2006-01 - 2007-12)

Certificate - Practical Engineering Surveying - University of the West Indies (SCS) (2005-01 - 2006-12)

Certificate - Operations Management - University of the West Indies (SCS) (2005-01 - 2006-12)

Certificate - AutoCad Level 1 - Central Technology (Autodesk Certified) (2005-01 - 2005-12)