Ray Postolovski
About Ray Postolovski
Ray Postolovski serves as the Deputy Associate of Operations at the U.S. Geological Survey, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in geospatial operations and management, having held various leadership roles within the USGS and other organizations.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Ray Postolovski has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2011, holding various positions within the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC). He currently serves as the Deputy Associate of Operations, a role he has held since 2018. Prior to this, he was the Hydrography Partner Support Section Chief from 2017 to 2018 and the Cartographic Applied Research Section Chief from 2015 to 2017. He also worked as the US Topo Production Manager for Denver Operations from 2011 to 2015 and as NHD Partner Support from 2009 to 2011. His extensive experience at USGS highlights his commitment to geospatial operations.
Education and Expertise
Ray Postolovski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cartography and Geography from Ohio University. Additionally, he participated in the Colorado Leadership Development Program, where he studied Organizational Leadership from 2014 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in geospatial operations and management, particularly in cartography and geographic information systems.
Background in Consulting and Management
Before his tenure at USGS, Ray Postolovski held various managerial roles in the consulting and software industries. He worked as a Practice Manager for ECM-GIS Solutions at CM Mitchell Consulting from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, he served as the Industry Manager at Hyland Software from 2004 to 2006 and as Business Development Manager at Pixxures, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. He also worked at Woolpert as a Group Manager from 1991 to 1999. These roles contributed to his management skills and understanding of geospatial technologies.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at USGS, Ray Postolovski oversees a team of approximately 100 cartographers and geographers located in Denver, CO, and Rolla, MO. He is responsible for long-range planning and streamlining operations within the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center. His management duties include overseeing budget and program emphasis changes, ensuring effective operations and resource allocation.
Focus on The National Map Initiative
Ray Postolovski is dedicated to enhancing and protecting the quality of life through The National Map, a significant component of the National Geospatial Program. His work involves ensuring that geospatial data is accessible and reliable, contributing to informed decision-making and resource management across various sectors.