We’re back again with another post in our Team TGG Bio series! This time, we’re going to meet Jason Berney.
Jason, I see that your one-year anniversary with TGG was back on October 18. Happy Anniversary! What have you been doing for TGG for the past year? I’m a Geospatial Developer. I build web maps for business analytics - think Google Maps with your proximity to restaurants or Uber directing your route. I create the user interface and design the infrastructure to deliver that information to a web page.
That sounds pretty cool. What’s your favorite thing about your job? I get to learn all day, every day, and apply an ever-expanding skillset to a wide range of industries with unique business challenges.
That’s awesome. I’ll bet your mom is proud. Speaking of pride, are there any projects that you’ve worked on that you’re particularly proud of? I’m most proud of The Western Fire Chiefs Association fire map because it is an application that I can share with family and friends and one that they consistently use.
That is a really cool map. What were some of the challenges that you faced in building it? Some of the challenges involved working with a variety of new data sources, including real-time aircraft data from FlightRadar. Ryan Dalton led the effort in capturing and storing different information through a robust ETL solution. We also deployed the application using scalable AWS (Amazon Web Services) resources which were new to the team. As a team, we came together and supported each other in learning these new technologies and data sources. TGG has encouraged and enabled us to drive innovation using new technologies.
How would you describe your “work-from” situation? Do you spend most of your time at The Gartrell Group World HQ, most of your time working remotely, or a hybrid? More remote with the occasional office appearance.
Where did you grow up? Portland, Oregon, specifically Southeast.
What should people know about you? I am a curious individual who loves new opportunities.
What sort of things do you do when you’re not working? I love to travel, attend concerts and play sports (tennis and soccer in particular).
I guess that answers my next question about travel. Got any cool travel stories? Yes! I recently went to Monte Carlo right before the Formula 1 races and got to walk the track.
I assume that was at a time when cars weren’t zipping around! This took place a week and a half before the race. You could sense the enthusiasm in the city for the upcoming event.
OK, final question. Do you have any kids, pets, or plants? I have a french bulldog named Hugo (more often referred to by his nicknames - "potato" and "meatball"). I also have five koi fish, some of which are as big as Hugo!
Thanks, Jason. It’s great to have you on the team!
