Eric is the author of Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook Building Web and Mobile ArcGIS Server Applications with JavaScript Spatial Analytics with ArcGIS ArcGIS Blueprints Programming ArcGIS Pro with Python
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.
Mark is the author of Building Web and Mobile ArcGIS Server Applications with JavaScript Leaflet.js Succinctly
In addition to working as a GIS Analyst, Database Manager or Cartographer within the contracting world, she has been an active member of the GIS community through participation on multiple boards and committees. These experiences range from leading sub-committees for URISA International, helping to plan conferences as Treasurer for Northern Rockies-URISA or reaching out to students and young GIS professionals through her position on URISA's Vanguard Cabinet of Young Professionals.
Kara has a Bachelor's of Science degree with an emphasis on Marine Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master's of Environmental Science degree with a concentration on Geospatial Analysis from the University of Colorado-Denver.
Eric is the author of Mastering Geospatial Analysis with Python
Prior to starting FocusGEO, a GIS services and 3D mapping company, he was a GIS project manager and developer for an engineering and GIS services company for 15 years, where in addition to his GIS role he was the project manager and technical lead for mobile lidar services.
He has developed and taught numerous GIS courses over his career. His first teaching experience came as an authorized Esri instructor. He went on to develop and teach his own GIS courses, teaching those courses through the Northwest Environmental Training Center, Wenatchee Valley College, and to individual clients.
Jeff holds a B.S. in Anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology and GIS, and a B.A. in Geography also with an emphasis in GIS, both from Central Washington University. He also earned two certificates from the University of Minnesota in Client/Server Application Development and C++ Programming.