Lance Weaver

Background

About Lance Weaver

Learn more about me on the about page of my personal website, Utahgeology.com Aside from being an entrepreneur and business owner, I have degrees in Science & Geology and graduate training in Geology & Geophysics. I have worked in Public Outreach for the Utah Geology Survey for around 15 years as a Geologist pioneering their Data Management Programs helping to disseminate the research of our 50+ scientists to the public through interactive and engaging means. I am a pioneer in the geologic visualization space, creating perhaps the first state interactive geologic map visualizations way back with the very first release of Google Maps. At the UGS I’ve gained national notoriety for envisioning, designing and coding our 3D Map Portal, mapping application, which has consistently been among the top Interactive Geologic Mapping applications in the Nation. Working in information outreach and data management I’ve found unique ways to make our agencies scientific research more readily available to the public (primarily through articles, online storytelling and 3d visualizations and mapping applications). I’ve published more than a dozen circular articles on the geology of Utah, and continually publish additional geologic material, visualizations and ideas on my website-Business Owner-Entrepreneur-Geology: Specialty in stratigraphy and surficial mapping, Geologic and Geotechnical hazards. Geothermal exploration. Tourguide and operator of UtahGeology Scenic Tours. Extensive Computer and Programming Skills: PHP, Ajax, javascript applications, AutoCAD drafting, GIS programs and app development; ESRI ArcGIS Desktop & ArcServer & ArcSDE, Global Mapper (GIS), Windows and Linux Server Administration, Including setup/configuration (LAMP Servers), Database setup, admin & usage (Access,MySQL/MS SQL), Adobe CS Products, etc-Programming Languages: Javascript, PHP, SQL, Python, Visual Basic (Excel VBA), XHTML, CSS, KML, ActionScript, etc-Engineering: Experience in lateral shear and vertical load design (structural engineering) in custom built stick framed homes-Web Design: Creator and manager of geologyutah.gov, and all websites for The Utah Geological Survey. Creator of UtahGeology.com, consistently rated as top search result to Utah’s Geology. Have a good amount of experience in small business network administration as well as web and file server administration. Experience in managing Linux servers-Specialties: Network design, Computer hardware (building & servicing), etc-Fluent in Spanish