Taggart Galvin Darnieder
About Taggart Galvin Darnieder
Taggart Galvin Darnieder is a Project Support Manager at E Source, specializing in digital mapping and geographic information systems. He has a strong educational background in Geography/GIS and extensive experience in the utilities industry, having held various positions at UDC Inc. and other organizations.
Current Role at E Source
Taggart Galvin Darnieder serves as a Project Support Manager at E Source, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project support activities and ensuring the successful execution of various initiatives within the organization. His experience in project management and geographic information systems (GIS) contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at UDC Inc.
Darnieder has extensive experience at UDC Inc., where he held multiple roles over several years. He started as a GIS Technician II in 2016 and progressed to GIS Technician III Lead, and later served as Production Manager from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing projects and utilizing GIS technology to support utility applications. His tenure at UDC Inc. spanned from 2016 to 2021, during which he developed a strong foundation in digital mapping.
Educational Background in Geography and GIS
Darnieder earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography/GIS from The George Washington University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. His education provided him with a solid understanding of geographic information systems and their applications in various fields. He also studied Architecture at The University of Kansas for one year, further broadening his knowledge base.
Skills in GIS Software and Tools
Darnieder possesses expertise in advanced GIS software, including ArcGIS (ArcMap/ArcCatalog/ArcToolbox), ArcFM, and ERDAS Imagine. He is skilled in using tools such as Google Earth and JOSM for geographic data analysis. His technical skills support his work in project management and enhance his contributions to the utilities industry.
Experience in Mapping and Research
In addition to his roles at UDC Inc., Darnieder has experience as a Mapping Assistant at the American Red Cross in 2013 and as a Research Assistant at the Urban Land Institute in 2012. These positions allowed him to apply his mapping skills in practical settings and contribute to research initiatives in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.