Eric is the author of Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook - 1st and 2nd Edition, Building Web and Mobile ArcGIS Server Applications with JavaScript, Spatial Analytics with ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Blueprints
Eric has a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Texas A&M University and a Master's of Applied Geography degree with a concentration in GIS from Texas State University.
He is recognized as an industry expert with a variety of geospatial software packages including Esri, Autodesk and Trimble products. Tripp was the primary author of several of our GIS courses including: Using AutoCAD data in ArcGIS class, ArcGIS Desktop Associate Exam Prep, ArcGIS 10: What’s New and assisted in the development of our ArcGIS Server Basics class.
He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the GITA Southeast Chapter and a past board member of URISA International and the Georgia URISA Chapter. Tripp holds many certifications including GIS Certified Professional, ArcGIS Desktop Associate, ArcGIS Enterprise System Design Associate, Esri Certified Trainer, CompTia Certified Technical Trainer, Microsoft Certified Professional, URISA Workshop Instructor and Certified Floodplain Manager.
Tripp is also the author of Learning ArcGIS Pro.
In a career spanning over 15 years, Mark has built dozens of sophisticated web applications and taught others to do the same, and has a particular interest in web mapping.
Highlights include the development of a highly complex volcanic ash cloud modeling system for the UK's Met Office and using ArcGIS Server and the Flex API, and a state of the art cell phone tracking system for a defense contractor using the ArcGIS Server API for JavaScript.
He has taught hundreds of GIS professionals how to build custom applications using Esri's ArcGIS Server and open source platforms (MapServer, OpenLayers, Leaflet) and delivered geospatial software tutorials and demonstrations to thousands
John regularly develops and teaches hands-on GIS classes in ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, and Geodatabases. He has taught hundreds of classes for all levels of government and many diverse industries throughout the U.S. and abroad. When not teaching or developing classes, John has been the project leader for a wide variety of GIS projects, including wildfire hazard analysis, CAD to GIS data conversion, watershed analysis and census projects for cities, counties, utilities, and businesses.
Before starting Juniper GIS Services in 2000, John was an Assistant Professor of CADD and GIS at Central Oregon Community College. In 1994, he created the AAS degree program in GIS Technology, the first in Oregon. Besides teaching at the community college, John has also been involved in several National Science Foundation grants for training other teachers and developing GIS curriculum aimed at technical and community college GIS programs.