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We pride ourselves on not losing our focus. We started out and remain GIS experts (or geeks. . . depending on your perspective). Since 2006, we’ve evolved into a world-class and world-wide service provider of multiple disciplines. We are a talented, hardworking group that share values and characteristics that drive client, professional, and personal success.
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For over a decade it has been an honor to serve the men and women who risk it all. The clients we serve have a mission that exceeds all others. We aid them through hard work, strategic execution, and a genuine concern for their business and their resources. We are proud to continually expand our service offerings while remaining true to our passion.
Geospatial information is increasingly being used for data driven decision making, resulting in a reliance on geospatial programs to store, manage, and disseminate relevant and accurate geospatial data to stakeholders. Effective geospatial program management facilitates a geospatially enabled environment.
Our principally GIS-focused service offerings ensure that we remain adept in the latest software and industry trends, resulting in innovative solutions for long term program success and viability.
geocgi supports the United States Marine Corps (USMC), U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army GIS programs at the Headquarter, Region, and Installation levels – both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) – leading to proficiency in all aspects of coordination and management of an enterprise geospatial program.
geocgi personnel specialize in the establishment of strategic plans; the implementation of policies, procedures, and communication strategies; and the achievement of mission objectives. Related geospatial program management experience includes:
Since 2006, geocgi has supported USMC Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S), GEOFidelis Program, with policy and strategic support to ensure that USMC installation geospatial data is complete, accurate, protected, current, and available for USMC and Department of Defense wide utilization. We actively represent USMC interests in the IGI&S Governance Group (previously known as the Defense Installations Spatial Data Infrastructure Group) as well as supported program initiatives mentioned below:
Clients use spatial data to drive many of their important business decisions. Spatial data supports visualization and analysis to study relationships, observe patterns, and provide insight to organizations. We leverage unique domain knowledge with data sources, techniques, and workflows involved in data collection including but not limited to:
With organizational “buy in” and high accuracy, geospatial data can significantly improve decision making. Since 2006 geocgi has engaged with Department of Defense (DoD) SME’s – establishing credibility, expanding knowledge, and cultivating relationships at all levels. We are fluent in the geospatial data standards that translate functional requirements into authoritative, useful data for products, services, and analyses.
geocgi provides geospatial data services and related support to the United States Army through the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM) across the continental United States.We staff the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the United States Air Force (USAF) installations, both for the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), including: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Our analysts are geospatial data creators, adjudicators, and implementers at the installation and enterprise levels.
Whether you call it “DevOps” or “DevSecOps” the tight integration of security protocols within the application development lifecycle streamlines and expedites the delivery of applications and services to clients. As applicable, we apply the technology across a wide range of projects.
geocgi develops and maintains Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) & Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) Website Development Operations & Maintenance (O&M) web presence, including custom web applications using the ASP.NET stack and DNN Content Management System (CMS). We perform rigorous requirements gathering to ensure systems are hardened and STIG compliant throughout the development and release cycles. Custom applications include: Headstone Designer, Events and Ceremonies, Multi-Media Blogs and Responsive Designs.
ANC Explorer is the cemeteries interactive map and grave finder. Developing in HTML 5 and AngularJS, while incorporating technology from Leaflet, MapBox, and ESRI, we provided a seamless and secure mapping and visualization experience for visitors on the web, mobile, and kiosk platforms.
geocgi stood up a cluster of secure cloud-based Esri application servers to quickly and securely analyze drone imagery collected for the Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) Common Installation Picture (CIP) Data Collection and Standardization for Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) effort that we have headed for nearly three years.
geocgi built a secure cloud-based application development environment, utilizing IaaS technology for Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) IGI&S application development efforts. Through this environment, the client and our developers access, build, test and push hardened STIG compliant applications all siloed in a safe environment.
Utilizing ASP.NET framework and an MVC (model-view-controller) architecture, geocgi implemented creative and secure solutions for data visualization inside desktop and web-based applications within the USMC Critical Asset Management System (CAMS) for the USMC Mission Assurance Development Lab (MADL). Additionally, using GEOFidelis assets, geocgi integrated a GIS module into the system using Esri software developers kit (SDK).
An enterprise GIS provides broad access to geospatial data and applications throughout the organization. The combination of geospatial enterprise technology and Web GIS provides applications and tools to end users for analysis and visualization. Organizations can use dynamic geospatial data within custom enterprise solutions to better collaborate, communicate, and solve their unique problems. Web GIS platforms are ideal decision-making tools within an organization because they enable employees, stakeholders and subject matter experts. Whether in the office or out in the field enterprise technology allows your organization to access, edit, and share relevant and timely data, maps, applications, and workflows.
Geospatial Enterprise and Web GIS enable organizations to provide broad access to authoritative GIS data. geocgi is committed to developing GIS professionals that exceed the requirements of implementing this evolving technology; and focus on innovation in GIS design and incorporating related technologies.
Enterprise: ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Server + Server Extensions, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Data Store, ArcGIS Web Adaptor)
Web GIS: Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online (Web AppBuilder, Story Maps, Mobile GIS, 3D Web Scenes)
Geospatial Databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostGRESQL, MySQL
Geospatial Development: JavaScript, Java, Leaflet, .Net, MVC, AngularJS, iOS and Android, and a long list of SDKs and APIs.
geocgi has designed, developed and implemented ArcGIS Enterprise utilizing industry standards and best practices. The system is a multi-tiered and highly available enterprise, providing geospatial data services for the Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) region serving data for six installations across Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. The MCIPAC Enterprise Architecture uses a three-tier application approach encompassing the production, presentation and application tiers.
Production Tier is a series of virtualized environments spread across three physical host machines providing the ability to store, produce and serve data across the entire enterprise for a large user community. Data is made available for both the application and presentation tiers through MS SQL Server and ArcGIS Datastore.
Application Tier utilizes Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to provide ArcGIS Desktop to MCIPAC analysts and grants the ability to maintain the authoritative geodatabases as well as produce cartographic products on demand.
Presentation Tier includes both ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Portal allowing geospatial information from within the enterprise and out to be discoverable, shareable and visualized through web applications and maps.
geocgi is one of the most experienced small businesses currently providing Department of Defense (DoD) Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) support. Since 2006, we have provided on-site functional and technical GIS programmatic support to the United States Marine Corps (USMC), U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force. On-site support has been provided at the Headquarter, Region, and Installation levels – both the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
We currently provide the USMC and United States Air Force (USAF) with GEOFidelis and GeoBase support throughout the Pacific region including Japan, Korea, Hawaii, and Alaska; and our Army Common Installation Picture (CIP) geospatial data collection efforts include travel and support to over fifty (50) Army installation/sites across the U.S. with anticipated expansion to Europe and Asia. The result of our experience is an encyclopedic understanding of the political, regulatory, technical, and management challenges associated with DoD enterprise geospatial systems and installation management activities worldwide.
geocgi’s Owners, Executives, and Program Management Team possess decades of GIS programmatic knowledge establishing them as experts in identifying the right qualifications and skills to augment client resources. Our Corporate Management staff have operational, human resource, and security experience in direct support of DoD GIS programs. Staff can effectively screen personnel who may or may not be suited for the client side environment. One of our biggest lessons learned in staffing is that it is best to take the time to find the right person for the long term than to settle on the wrong person short term.
geocgi’s success in recruiting and retaining quality GIS personnel is rooted in our company’s principal GIS technology focus; our small business size and leadership accessibility at all levels of our organization; the GIS skills and backgrounds of our owners/executives; our aggressiveness in actively researching and continually improving employee benefits that will attract and retain top talent in the GIS/IT field(s). We also regularly gauge employee satisfaction and are committed to offering employee recognition and a challenging work environment.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) have changed the characteristics of imagery workflows within organizations. Pairing GIS with sUAS allows us to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful high-resolution data to organizations at a lower cost point when compared to traditional aircraft and satellite systems.
geocgi streamlines the delivery of sUAS and Enterprise GIS capabilities to organizations. We provide clients flexibility and agility with rapid mapping in the field, traditional orthomosaics, 3D webscenes, point clouds, and meshes. We monitor and record inspections of complex projects through sUAS and GIS technology. Resulting products are integrated into existing raster catalogs using Esri’s Mosaic Dataset and other enterprise geospatial solutions – providing end-users with near-immediate access to sUAS products.
geocgi’s team of geospatial professionals are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed through Part 107 as certified sUAS pilots and are experienced in:
geocgi is proficient in a variety of sUAS technologies and products, specializing in:
We use sUAS services to provide quick and comprehensive data collection for a multitude of functional use cases and mission requirements including:
Through the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM), geocgi has performed sUAS data collection on behalf of the US Army at multiple Army installations including; Letterkenny Army Depot, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Watervliet Army Arsenal, and Picatinny Arsenal. Additionally, we performed a feasibility study on behalf of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) for sUAS services to the region. Commercially, we have performed sUAS data collection for a variety of sites including James Madison’s Montpelier, the Pavilion at Rancho Mission Viejo, Mojave Desert Land Trust, GHA Racing, Lorton Arts Foundation, and PA Bowen Farmstead.
geocgi is the most experienced small business providing Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) support to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and one of the most experienced providers of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) related services to the Department of Defense (DoD) including the United States (US) Army and US Air Force. Our reputation for successful delivery is recognized DoD-wide and our founders, principals, and staff are highly regarded members of the GIS community. geocgi has provided GIS related services such as program management support, policy development, spatial data infrastructure (SDI), and strategic planning since 2006. We have, and continue to be, instrumental in evaluating emerging technologies and implementing Information Technology (IT) solutions – facilitating transformative and impactful changes in both mature and burgeoning GIS programs. The result of our experience is a thorough understanding of the political, regulatory, technical, and management challenges associated with enterprise geospatial systems and IT management activities.
Over the years we have supported the following clients:
We proudly partner with:
At geocgi, our commitment to providing innovative solutions for geospatial intelligence is unwavering. In line with this commitment, we are excited to introduce a groundbreaking integration between ArcGIS and ChatGPT, designed to elevate the user experience for our customers.
A Conversational Approach to Mapping
Imagine having a seamless conversation with your map and data. That's precisely what our custom chat widget for ArcGIS Experience Builder applications achieves. This innovative solution empowers users to engage in natural language conversations with ChatGPT, right from within their mapping applications. Whether it's asking questions about their data, applying complex filters, making selections, or controlling the map, users can accomplish it all effortlessly through the chat interface.
The Power of Integration
Our integration brings together the robust capabilities of ArcGIS with the conversational prowess of ChatGPT. This synergy enables users to interact with their geospatial data in a way that was once unimaginable. The fusion of mapping actions and natural language queries provides an intuitive and efficient means of exploring and understanding complex datasets.
Custom API for Seamless Communication
To facilitate this integration, we've developed a custom API that serves as the communication bridge between the client browser and the ChatGPT API. This not only ensures the security of our ChatGPT resources but also adds an extra layer of control and customization for our users.
Key Features of the Custom API:In the realm of emergency preparedness, every second counts. From natural disasters to unforeseen crises, having access to accurate location data is paramount for effective response and coordination. Geocgi engineers created a process utilizing the ArcGIS LocateXT tool that is transforming the landscape of Emergency Action Plan (EAP) management for the Department of State.
At the core of this groundbreaking approach lies the ArcGIS LocateXT tool, a powerful solution that employs regex (regular expressions) to swiftly extract location data embedded within PDF EAPs. This tool isn’t just a time-saver; it’s a game-changer that promises to revolutionize how emergency response data is collected, managed, and utilized. The journey begins with the recognition of a common challenge: the laborious task of manually digitizing location information from PDF documents. What once required hours of painstaking work can now be accomplished in mere minutes, thanks to our innovative use of Esri technology.
By harnessing the power of ArcGIS LocateXT, geocgi has unlocked a treasure trove of geospatial data hidden within these documents. Geographic coordinates, facility names, contact information – all seamlessly extracted with precision and accuracy, laying the foundation for more robust emergency preparedness efforts.
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But the impact doesn’t end there. This process represents more than just a time-saving innovation; it’s a catalyst for transformation. With location data extracted and structured, organizations can now move beyond manual data entry and embrace the power of automation and integration.
Central to this transformation is the migration of extracted data into a structured data store, typically housed in SQL databases. Here, the data becomes more than just a list of coordinates and names; it becomes a valuable resource for decision-making, analysis, and collaboration.
From this structured data store, we then deploy the distribution mechanism: GIS services. Built on top of the database, these services provide stakeholders with real-time access to live data through interactive web maps. In times of crisis, this accessibility is invaluable, empowering decision-makers with the insights they need to act swiftly and decisively.
But perhaps the most remarkable aspect of our approach is its simplicity. What once seemed like an insurmountable challenge – extracting location data from PDF documents – is now a straightforward process, thanks to the power of ArcGIS LocateXT.
As we look to the future, the implications of this work extend far beyond Emergency Action Plans. The process of location extraction pioneered here has the potential to revolutionize how we handle any unstructured data, regardless of its origin. From legal documents to research papers, the ability to extract location information opens doors swiftly and accurately to new possibilities in data management and analysis. In a world where information is key, this approach is a beacon of innovation, offering a pathway towards more efficient and effective utilization of data for the betterment of society.
For more information, please contact info@geocgi.comAlexandria, Virginia – March 11, 2024. Geocgi received the Esri award for Integration at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) held March 10–11, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. This award was presented to geocgi for the successful integration of ArcGIS with other IT systems to support customer business needs and workflows.
Geocgi is a woman-owned small business focused on providing geospatial and information technology services to large government organizations. With eighteen (18) years of Enterprise GIS Program support experience and Esri Partner Network (EPN) participation, geocgi is proud to announce we are now a Gold partner in the EPN. In addition to geocgi receiving the Esri Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year award for 2024, this Integration award acknowledges geocgi’s efforts over the past year to integrate Esri technology with IT systems for large U.S. agencies and NATO programs, helping to ensure the safety of U.S. citizens and allies at home and abroad.
“Geocgi appreciates the recognition of past and current efforts to integrate Esri technology to improve business operations across our expanding client base. We look forward to continued collaboration with Esri in the delivery of innovative solutions within the GIS market.” said Andy Hanes, Vice President, geocgi.
Esri is the global leader in location intelligence with a network of over 2900 partners around the world. The award winners are organizations that have demonstrated innovative and creative ways to solve complex problems by using Esri’s ArcGIS software and those who have done exceptional work in advancing geographic information system (GIS) technology.
“Esri appreciates the strong partnership with geocgi and acknowledges their dedication to customer success with ArcGIS by awarding them this 2024 EPC award,” said Thomas Fair, Director, Esri Partner Network.
About Esri
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at esri.com.
Geocgi is a woman-owned small business technology and consulting firm supporting nation-wide and world-wide geospatial programs. We specialize in the implementation and integration of GIS, enterprise GIS program management, geospatial data management and analysis, drone imagery collection, and cloud technologies.
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In addition to directly awarded contracts, geocgi maintains a number of contracting vehicles and partner/teaming relationships for fast, flexible access to the full range of our technology offerings.
Contract vehicles:
Socio-Economic Status
By 2025 cloud-native platforms will serve as the foundation for more than 95% of new digital workloads. Access to mission critical data will no longer be bound by traditional on-premises datacenters as applications, websites, and systems become more reliant on cloud infrastructure. Cloud infrastructure is highly configurable to meet the organization's exact needs, scale, and business capabilities. Traditional investments in IT hardware and on-premises data centers require constant maintenance, facility space, and detailed disaster recovery and failover procedures. With cloud infrastructure, the overhead to manage your system is a fraction of the effort and cost while saving your organization space and providing peace of mind that your data and systems are secure and redundant.
Geocgi can assist your organization build and secure a new cloud environment or with a modernization and migration transition, leveraging a scalable infrastructure to pay only for what you need. Our certified engineers have experience with hybrid and full cloud implementations, including:
Geocgi is an ArcGIS Cloud Specialty preferred Esri partner with ArcGIS Enterprise in cloud environments. We are an AWS Select Consulting Partner and can meet client objectives with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and hybrid-cloud environments. We staff AWS Cloud Practitioners, AWS Solutions Architects, AWS Developers, and Esri Enterprise Administration Associates.
We’re a team with diverse interests and unique personalities that shares a love of GIS and a passion for entrepreneurship. And while we’re made up of more than our management team, these are the guys and gals that get paid to take your calls, so feel free to reach out.
President
Questions the necessity of any meeting that isn’t a “lunch meeting”.
Vice President/OCONUS Programs Lead
Saving the world. . . one rescue animal at a time.
Director of Operations/Federal Programs Lead
Makes maps for weekend bar crawls.
Director of Programs/Marine Corps Programs Lead
Photios George Katsourakis. DNA kit not required.
Director of Administration and Human Resources
More interested in what your dog did over the weekend.
Director of IT/IT Programs Lead
Fountain of useless knowledge.
Director of Business Development
Not sure if Burning Man is right for you? Ask Jason.
Solutions Manager
I’m not oblivious, I just don’t care.
Program Manager/Navy and Environmental Programs Lead
Big picture problem identifier. . .looking for volunteer solution identifiers.
sUAS Lead
Knows the exact height at which grass becomes a terrorist threat.
Program and Operations Manager
Program Manager
I don’t need approval for my dad jokes; the eyerolls are all the validation I need.
Operations Analyst
Will argue that a workday nap is a strategic recharge.
Our goal is to bring talented people together and create something that makes us all proud. We are friends and we are family. We look out for each other and our company culture and benefits are designed to reflect that.
We want you happy and healthy - we cover 100% of employee medical, vision, and dental plan premiums. We also think it's never too early or too late to help you reach your long term financial goals, so we contribute 3% on top of your salary into your 401k - regardless of your contribution.
We want you to be motivated and engaged so we offer flexible hours along with opportunities to work remotely. Take time off when you need it and then come back refreshed and ready to crush it with your team.
We are situated in one of the coolest, family friendly neighborhoods in the DC Metro area. Our office is accessible and walkable to public transportation, restaurants, and parks.
We don't take ourselves too seriously and our office space reflects that. It is unique, comfortable, and a relaxing environment. Cook lunch in our full kitchen or on the grill out back. Bring your dog. Kick off your shoes - we've got slippers!
We think it's important to never stop learning and growing. Take advantage of our tuition and continuing education reimbursements. Step outside of your box and take on a research and development project. Participate in our mentorship program. Attend a conference. Go and do!
When we need a break, we throw darts or put together a spontaneous bbq. We have regular team lunches and happy hours too. In short, we love hanging out together and having a good time.
Many of our positions require individuals with knowledge in geospatial data management, analysis, visualization, and the following experience:
geocgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
geocgi is looking for a GIS Data Coordinator to assist a client in geo-enabling scenarios and exercise datasets. This is a full-time onsite position with the NATO Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway. The ideal candidate should have experience working with multi-user enterprise geodatabases and managing services with ArcGIS Server. The candidate will gather requirements from exercise subject matter experts and create geodatabase schemas that meet reporting and mapping requirements. This includes the identification of standardized data sources, implementation of data types, attribution, and domains; and employing best practices to create and manage vector geospatial data.
Apply or Learn Moregeocgi is looking for GIS Developer to design, develop, and deploy geospatial applications and capabilities for a large U.S. Federal agency GIS program. The GIS Developer is responsible for all aspects of the application lifecycle to include requirements gathering, storyboarding, design, development, documentation, and deployment.
Apply or Learn Moregeocgi is looking for an Enterprise Geodatabase Engineer with an existing DoD Secret clearance and CompTIA Security + certification to support the USMC from the Installation Service Branch data center in Kansas City, MO. The Enterprise Geodatabase Engineer is responsible for requirements gathering, capacity planning, database design, implementation, and compliance.
Apply or Learn Moregeocgi is looking for a Senior GIS Architect to design, develop, and deploy enterprise geospatial systems and capabilities for a large U.S. Federal agency GIS program. The Senior GIS Architect is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of GIS data infrastructure, systems architecture, systems integration, and GIS applications. The ideal candidate will have had previous experience as a development lead on geospatial application projects.
Apply or Learn Moregeocgi is looking for a GIS Analyst to support the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast (SE) GeoReadiness Center (GRC). This position will support the GRC full-time and on-site from Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The candidate will be responsible for collecting, creating, updating, maintaining, and verifying GIS data; maintenance of standard installation map products and creation of customized map products for customers; training and mentoring GIS users; and responding to GIS requests from Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), NAVFAC, and the SE GRC.
Apply or Learn Moregeocgi is looking for a GIS Analyst to support a large U.S. Federal agency GIS program. Candidates will be responsible for geospatial data layer creation and maintenance, visualization and analysis support, space utilization data management, and technical documentation. The Analyst will work as part of a team that provides specialized programmatic support including Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE) standards, geospatial integration, and business requirements gathering.
Apply or Learn Moregeocgi is looking for a GIS Technician to support a large U.S. Federal agency GIS program. The GIS Technician will work as part of a team that provides specialized programmatic support including Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE) standards, geospatial data creation and integration, and business requirements gathering.
Apply or Learn MoreForeign Applicants: sorry, but the nature of our work requires a U.S. citizenship and we are unable to sponsor applicants at this time. geocgi is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.