► Jim Pugh ◄
About ► Jim Pugh ◄
Jim Pugh is a Senior GIS Specialist in Transmission Line Engineering at American Electric Power, specializing in utilities, pipeline, and environmental planning. With over 20 years of experience in geospatial information project design, he has a strong background in data analysis and project management.
Work at American Electric Power
Jim Pugh has been serving as the Senior GIS Specialist in Transmission Line Engineering at American Electric Power since 2019. In this role, he focuses on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support transmission line projects. His responsibilities include utilizing his expertise in utilities and pipeline management, as well as environmental and land planning. Pugh's work contributes to the efficient planning and execution of projects within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in GIS.
Education and Expertise
Jim Pugh studied at Penn State University and Valencia College, where he developed a strong foundation in geospatial sciences. He specializes in various aspects of GIS, including cartographic design, spatial and non-spatial data analysis, and database design. Pugh possesses over 20 years of experience in geospatial information project design and has a strong command of metadata documentation. His expertise extends to data mining, assessment, conflation, migration, and enterprise integration.
Background
Pugh has a diverse professional background in GIS, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was the GIS Services Group Director at irth Solutions from 2013 to 2016 and has held positions such as GIS Analyst at Houston Advanced Research Center and GIS Project Manager at Geographic Technologies Group. His career spans over two decades, during which he has gained significant experience in digital mapping project management and staff supervision.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jim Pugh has been involved in over $25 million worth of winning proposals through RFP evaluation and new business development. He has demonstrated his ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively, contributing to the success of various initiatives. Pugh also holds a Department of Defense 'Secret' Clearance, reflecting his capability to handle sensitive information.