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I Am Seth Frame

Making maps out of your Dreams¹...

About me

Seth Robert Frame, GISP

Seth Frame is a GIS Supervisor/Analyst at Tyler Technologies with over twenty years of experience in cartography and geographic information systems. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Cartography and GIS program and is a certified GISP. His cartographic work has been recognized at the ESRI User Conference, featured in plenary sessions, and published in ESRI's annual Map Book. Before moving to upstate New York, Seth spent years working in archaeological GIS throughout the intermountain West - an experience that continues to shape his understanding of landscape, time, and place.

Beyond the digital realm, Seth works in clay at a local ceramics studio, where he creates both functional pottery and ceramic maps that translate geographic projections into physical form. He paints in watercolor and writes creative nonfiction that explores memory, landscape, and connection. His essay "Soft-Edged Stars" will appear in Blood+Honey in January 2026. Seth is the father of two sons, Lorenzo and Domenico, and maintains ties to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's GIS program as a mentor to current students.

Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Python
C#
JavaScript
JQuery
AJAX
Leaflet
D3
Java

PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
RDBMS
DBA
ArcSDE

HTML
CSS
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Teams
Adobe Creative Suite
Mapbox
Google Earth

+ ESRI Software

ArcGIS for Desktop 9.x, 10.x
ArcGIS Pro 2.x, 3.x
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Enterprise
3D Analyst Extension
Spatial Analyst Extension
Network Analyst Extension
Data Interoperability Extension
Arcade
Arcpy
ArcGIS API for JavaScript

+ Trimble Software and Hardware

Pathfinder Office Software
GeoExplorer XT GPS Units (2005, 3000, 6000, and 7x models)
TerraSync Software
TerraFlex ArcGIS Add-In and InSphere

WORK HISTORY

+ GIS Supervisor/Analyst, Tyler Technologies, Latham, NY

Supervised and mentored a team of GIS Specialists
Troubleshot client software issues
Created advanced Python script tools to process data
Quality checked GIS data ensuring proper network routing
Created and deployed geocoding services
Automated routine tasks with custom Python script tools

Aug. 2016 – Present

Achievement:
Increased communication between the departments by creating an internal tracking website. The site streamlines the project management process by visualizing project status, assignments, and estimated completion dates.

+ GPS/GIS Specialist, Landmark Archaeology, Altamont, NY

Collected GPS data of archaeological survey
Created maps used for navigation and client deliverables
Performed archaeological survey and excavation

June 2016-Aug.2016

Achievement:
Decreased data collection time in the field with the recommendation of an upgrade to the GNSS receiver being used. By upgrading, the time spent in collecting data in the field was reduced by 50%. This allowed for an increase in the amount of data collected during the day

+ GIS Lab Supervisor, Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Montrose, CO

Performed predictive modelling for use in federal lands management
Conducted viewshed analysis to determine visual impacts to archaeological sites
Produced maps using raw data for field use and finished reports
Coordinated the GIS lab to work as a team
Created artifact illustration, site reconstruction figures, and report cover graphics

Nov. 2009- June 2016

Achievement:
Improved efficiency by creating a python script tool that creates archeological site maps. The tool creates a rough draft of a site map in a manner of moments. This led to a 30% increase in efficiency by automating the process of taking field data and producing a rough draft map.

+ Archaeological GIS Specialist, Western Land Services, Sheridan, WY

Initiated and maintained GPS data collection protocols
Produced maps from raw data for field use and finished maps for use in reports
Collected field data using the Trimble GeoXT, Garmin eTrex, and Rhino 530 GPS units
Assisted and instructed the archaeology staff on the use of GPS units and software
Performed mapping duties for other departments as needed

Aug. 2005-April 2009

+ GIS Coordinator, St. Joseph County Auditor's Office, South Bend, IN

Maintained digital parcel data
Produced plat maps and variances for the public
Entered property ownership information into the Auditor’s computer records system
Represented the Auditor's office at county GIS board meetings
Collaborated with other departments to collect and share digital data

May 2004 – July 2005

+ ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Blue Door GIS, Scripting Consultant, Ridgway, CO

Produced custom Python script tools

National Audubon Society Marine Drive Park Project, Volunteer, Montrose, CO

GPS/GIS Specialist

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Cartography and GIS
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2018

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Colorado State University, Summa Cum Laude
Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2016

Associate of Arts
Southwestern Michigan College
Aug. 2002 - April 2005

+ CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS

GIS Professional (GISP), GIS Certification Institute, June 2019

#Leadwell: Building Leaders for Tomorrow, Bishop House Consulting, Dec. 2017
Management Training

ESRI Technical Certification ArcGIS Desktop Associate 10.1, Dec. 2013

Trimble Systems Training, Electronic Data Solutions, May 2007

+ ORGANIZATIONS

Front Range Community College, Geospatial Science Advisory Board Member, Dec. 2021 – Present

Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium, Feb. 2021 – Present

New York State GIS Association, Professional Development Committee Member, Jan. 2016 – Present

Geospatial Information System and Mapping Organization, Jan. 2016 – Present

GIS Colorado May 2013 – Present

Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists, Mar. 2010 – Present

Portfolio

Example Gallery

Below you will find a collection of resouces that display my experiences and skills.

Maps: Wait, they don't love you like I love you²...

Lake Michigan Bathymetric Tiles

A series of ceramic tiles representing the bathymetric layers of Lake Michigan. Template maps were created with ArcGISPro then transfered onto clay slabs.

2025 ESRI User Conference Map Gallery Finalist in the Artistic Category.

Showcase of Cartographic Fun

A collection of maps created in ArcPro employing various styles and techniques that are demonstrated in the ESRI bog of John Nelson.

Language Usage in the Southwest Webmap

An interactive map and chart detailing the language usage across the Four-Corners area of the Southwestern United States. Language usage is shown at the county level and depicts the use of English, Spanish, Navajo, and other Native American languages. Percent of language use is shown by county across the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Reservation boundaries can be added to the map for reference as well.

National Park Service Visitation Webmap

A web map illustrating NPS visitation over a ten year period, from 2007 to 2016. The different national park service properties are broken down by type. The user can view each property by type through the 10 year period, all the properties, or just the top 20 most visited. The default view is of the most visited properties.

Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Trek Map

A map detailing the route of the 2016 Santa Fe Bicycle Trek. The route stretches from Santa Fe, NM to New Franklin, MO and covers approximatly 1096 miles. The trek lasted a total of twenty days with breaks every five days. 2016 was the last year for the bicycle trek which was in its twenty-second year.
Link to Trek Brochure

Missing the Bus Infographic

An infographic discussing school bus riding in the United States with an emphasis on the riding experinces of rural versus suburban children in five states

GIS and Archaeology

A collection of maps demonstraiting the use of GIS in the field of archaeological cultural resource management. Examples include: archaeological site maps, excavation maps, viewshed analysis, and predictive modeling.

Archaeological Artifact Illustration

Examples of artifact illustrations: Flaked stone tools, groundstone, and ceramics

Wolf Creek Pictographs

Slides from a talk entitled "Rock Art Recording at the Wolf Creek Pictograph Site (5RT90)" presented to the Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists at their March 2016 meeting.

Creative Work

Ceramics

Pottery projects

Watercolors

Paintings of places and things

Contact