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James H. Mitchell
Geospatial Managing Consultant
Planning
James Mitchell is an experienced GIS Specialist whose lifelong passion for aviation led him to pursue a position at Jacobsen|Daniels. With over a decade of experience in the field, James instinctively saw the need to implement web-based mapping applications into the company’s GIS infrastructure. Under his leadership, this shift has enhanced the way GIS information is presented, both internally and externally. James’s implementation and utilization of web-based mapping applications has allowed real-time team collaboration and customization for deliverables, both within Jacobsen|Daniels and amongst clients.
Benefiting from James’s consultation and expertise, the development of the Los Angeles World Airport Real Estate platform paved the way for the creation of a series of web-based maps, designed to illustrate Right of Way Acquisition and Demolition status, amongst other elements, all in support of the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP). These web-based platforms also provide spreadsheet details and hardcopy map links within the displays via user-friendly interactive maps and pop-up parcel data. The tremendous success of the LAMP platform has led to the launch of the Land Asset Database (LAD) Program, which will include interactive maps for leasing agreements and properties and is expanding to include airport-wide information.
James’s web-based mapping approach has been adopted into all the GIS engagements, capturing J|D’s mission to “Improve the Journey“ and fulfilling the vision to “see the journey differently.” James’s primary purpose was to empower our clients with the best tools and resources, resulting in enhanced access to their data. This calling-card approach led James, along with J|D’s Geospatial Team, to collaborate on internal FAA projects and other confidential spatial studies, along with adding visual aids to FAA environmental studies.
James has worked on a multitude of web-based mapping applications for multiple airports and municipal agencies throughout the nation. In 2020, James was recognized by Airport Magazine Top 40 Under 40, due to his innovative approaches within the aviation industry and his drive to make GIS suitable for the masses. As a personal professional goal, he strives to deliver user-friendly programs that can be enhanced and expanded over time, creating systems that continuously preserves data, entrusting users to maintain their own data using web-based mapping applications.
Q & A with James
What is the best part of your job?
In the world of GIS, there’s a great satisfaction in taking complex challenges and transforming them into straightforward solutions. This is what I enjoy most about my work – helping clients navigate complex GIS tasks and making them seem uncomplicated.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
I’m incredibly proud of our team’s accomplishments. We’ve consistently secured new engagements and delivered high-quality work. This success is fueled by the valuable insights I gained from my mentor, Vince Hamilton, former J|D GIS Director. I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my entire management team, particularly the leadership and mentorship of Jacob Sotsky. Looking ahead, I’m energized to continue this momentum and contribute to the ongoing growth of J|D GIS.
