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Darron Pustam

Darron Pustam, MBA, GISP, is a technology consultant with 20 years of experience in diverse areas of information systems management. He is currently consulting with CSX on developing a Strategic Plan that will become the roadmap for sustaining an enterprise GIS at the largest railroad in the eastern United States. Darron manages the Data Czars group on LinkedIn-a group that is “passionate about the efficient capture and routing of data throughout any organization.”
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Where Open Source Is Taking GIS-and Why It Matters

Darron Pustam
January 24, 2013
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Open source has come a long way from its UNIX beginnings and the early Netscape browser days, persistently poking and prodding its way into technology and even societal models. Open source is an enabler, morphing the development environment’s persona. But what is open source, and how is it impacting the direction of GIS?


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Learning ArcGIS on 27 Cents a Day

Darron Pustam
October 24, 2012
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Did you know you can tap into the power and capabilities of the latest release of ArcGIS for Desktop for as little as $100 per year? That’s about 27 cents a day—a smart investment in your future.


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Using GIS to Delve Into the Deep

Darron Pustam
August 21, 2012
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After two decades of studying information systems, I am still amazed by GIS—both its eagerness to make the most of and play with the latest technological advances, and the pervasiveness with which it subtly takes root in new arenas. One of its most fascinating applications is in ocean science.


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How to Embed a Map from ArcGIS Online Into Your Website

Darron Pustam
June 13, 2012
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Maps created in ArcGIS Online can be a valuable tool for your organization. A simple but powerful feature of ArcGIS Online is the fact that these maps can be embedded in your website.


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How to Start Integrating ArcGIS Online Into Your Workflow

Darron Pustam
April 24, 2012
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ArcGIS Online gives users a free personal account to create, store, share and manage maps, applications, and data on a cloud-based system. For surveyors who have avoided using GIS in the past due to the high cost of software, this online tool represents a valuable opportunity. But what’s the best way to get started if you’ve never used it before?


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The Important Role of the Business Analyst

Darron Pustam
March 14, 2012
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Does your firm have a dedicated business analyst? If not, you may be missing out on valuable opportunities to pursue new initatives and increase client satisfaction.


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The Driving Force of Opportunity

Darron Pustam
February 18, 2012
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The article "Changing Directions" in POB's January issue mainly focused on the internal aspects of a surveying business and its macro environment. But who and what, exactly, creates business opportunity?


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NYSAPLS Conference Attendees Explore Patterns and Processes

Darron Pustam
January 17, 2012
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This year the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors held their 53rd annual conference in the beautiful city of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. It was great to see so many attendees.


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Why a Roadmap Is Essential for Business Growth

Darron Pustam
January 3, 2012
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To be successful, today's companies require tactics involving innovation, creativity and business savvy. Survey firms need avant-garde business strategies rather than reactive and symptomatic fixes. Such strategies require the fusion of the geo-technical profession and business perception.


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