Chris Douglas
About Chris Douglas
Chris Douglas serves as a GIS Administrator at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography from Arizona State University and has extensive experience in GIS administration, particularly with ESRI technologies.
Work at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Chris Douglas has served as the GIS Administrator at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance since 2012. In this role, he has accumulated over a decade of experience in GIS administration, specifically focusing on ESRI technologies. His responsibilities include building and maintaining ESRI services that are tailored for crop insurance and reporting. Douglas manages an Oracle database with multiple environments to support GIS operations, ensuring the effective use of geographic information systems within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chris Douglas studied Geographic Information Science and Cartography at Arizona State University from 2019 to 2023, achieving a 4.00 GPA. Prior to this, he earned an Associate of Arts degree from Des Moines Area Community College, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in GIS administration, particularly in the application of ESRI technologies.
Background
Before his tenure at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, Chris Douglas served in the United States Marine Corps as an Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist from 1996 to 2000 at Camp Pendleton, CA. This experience provided him with a strong technical foundation and discipline, which he has applied throughout his career in GIS administration.
Achievements in GIS Administration
With over a decade of experience in GIS administration, Chris Douglas has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the context of crop insurance. His expertise in managing ESRI services and Oracle databases has enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of GIS operations at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance. Douglas's focus on developing tailored solutions demonstrates his commitment to leveraging technology for improved reporting and operational support.