2015 Technical Workshops

Technical Workshops

Below is a summary of technical workshops presented at GISWORX 2015.

ArcGIS Tips & Tricks

Tips and Tricks in ArcMap

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Speaker: Kristina Camua, GISTEC

This workshop covered shortcuts and best practices to increase productivity and efficiency in editing, data organization, and table management.

Tips and Tricks for Geodatabase Editing

Date: 23/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Kishore Chintapatla, GISTEC

The session focused on using ArcGIS editing tools effectively. Topics covered included creating new features, authoring feature templates, using snapping, updating attribute values, and editing existing features.

GIS in Industries

GeoPermit: Bringing the Power of Location Intelligence to Permitting Processes

Date: 21/04/2015 | Time: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Speaker(s): Venkat Ganeshan, Sumoj John, GISTEC

Introducing GeoPermit, a BPM-integrated web solution with built-in maps and location analytics designed for Permitting and No Objection Approval processes. Highlights included functional and architectural capabilities along with practical use cases.

Radio Network Planning Using Cellular Expert

Date: 21/04/2015 | Time: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Speaker: Ricardus Pilitauskas, Cellular Expert

This presentation introduced a non-technical radio network planning approach that integrates technical design, demographics, and network data for optimal site placement and expansion using Cellular Expert solutions.

e-GIS for Transport Agencies

Date: 21/04/2015 | Time: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Speaker: Franciso de Borja Munoz, IDOM

Demonstrated how GIS serves transport infrastructure across planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Showcased best practices for data management, IT systems, and process issues in transportation.

FME Simplified for You

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Khyati Rajendra, GISTEC

Introduced basic to intermediate techniques on essential components, capabilities, and best practices in FME Desktop.

Applying Spatial Statistics: The Analysis Process in Action

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Maggie Talal, GISTEC

Covered how to use spatial statistics tools and ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst to examine data characteristics and ensure analytical methods yield reliable decision support.

GIS in Telecom

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Ebrahim Jaradeh, Rafaat Hijawi, GISTEC

Introduced real-time monitoring and integration of GIS with telecom systems like OTDR, NMS, and CRM, alongside equipment management for telecom networks.

Indoor Location: The Next Extension of Your Services

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Speaker: Sandy Thevenon, OnYourMap

Focused on the technical aspects of indoor location technologies, iBeacon setup, plan integration, and handheld application navigation.

Geocortex in Utilities

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Speaker(s): Nandakumar Menon, Ziyad, GISTEC

Explored how web mapping solutions enhance utility networks based on customer requests and support evaluation and approval workflows.

Take a Walk in the Data Park with FME Server and Real-Time

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Speaker: Steve MacCabe, SAFE

Presented use cases demonstrating how organizations implement FME technology to process fast-moving real-time data for prompt decision-making.

Location Based Analysis

Date: 23/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Mohammed Nemer, Rafaat Hijawi, GISTEC

Demonstrated how GIS-based dashboards turn telecommunications data into manageable information to deliver industry solutions.

GIS in Critical Incidents

Date: 23/04/2015 | Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker: Cam Bernard, Latitude Geographics

Explored ways to shape GIS capabilities for connectivity between incident commanders and field responders using rapid-entry map collaboration channels and data collection.

Evolution & Prospects of GIS Integration Technology

Date: 23/04/2015 | Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Speaker: Adel Ghalib, SIME

Discussed seamless enterprise-level GIS integration using Esri technology and custom application development methods while maintaining scalability and reliability.

Analysis and Geoprocessing

Python: Beyond the Basics

Date: 22/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Nethaji Kumar, GISTEC

Demonstrated advanced Python concepts beyond basic automation, including accessing data through cursors, using third-party modules, and creating script tools.

ModelBuilder: Beyond the Basics

Date: 23/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker: Mohammed AlKhateeb, GISTEC

Provided an overview of ModelBuilder interface tools and taught attendees how to create and execute tools within ModelBuilder.

Designing and Using Cached Map Services and Publishing to ArcGIS for Server

Date: 23/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Muneeb Ashraf, GISTEC

Covered key map caching properties in ArcGIS Server, including image format, tile size, coordinate systems, cache management, and storage workflows.

ArcGIS Network Analyst: New Enhanced Tool

Date: 23/04/2015 | Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Kannan Jayaram, GISTEC

Overviewed network-based spatial analysis tools including routing travel directions, closest facility calculation, and service area analysis for fleet planning and drive-time calculations.