Construction Quality Control / Information Data Systems for Dam Rehabilitation: Instructors


Construction Quality Control / Information Data Systems for Dam Rehabilitation: Instructors

Conrad Ginther
Geosyntec Consultants
Principal Engineer

Mr. Ginther is a principal engineer focused on design and implementation of seepage barriers and other specialty construction, including post-tensioned anchors, drilling and grouting, cutoff walls, and composite barriers in the dams and water resources sector. He oversees complex and high-profile infrastructure projects and has a strong background in specialty geotechnical construction, dam safety, dam design, QA/QC, materials testing, mix designs, and remediation for embankment and concrete dams. Mr. Ginther is an advocate for advanced data management practices as valuable and essential tools for successful specialty construction applications. 

Andrew Higgins
Geosyntec Consultants
Senior Data Manager

Mr. Higgins is a senior data management specialist with a focus on geospatial information management systems. Mr. Higgins supports various construction projects, infrastructure tracking and reporting projects, and environmental remediation projects throughout the United States and Canada. His work has focused on developing and implementing automated data workflows and visualization involving spatial and non-spatial data sets; presenting data in 2-, 3- and 4-Dimensions; and custom electronic reporting solutions. Mr. Higgins has led the design and development of Information Management Systems at Boone Dam, Waterfront Toronto, and Gowanus Canal. He is a database and GIS expert, proficient in Microsoft SQL Server, ESRI ArcGIS/ArcGIS Server, and many other tools and software packages.

Jamey Rosen
Geosyntec Consultants
Senior Principal Data Manager

Jamey Rosen is a senior principal geologist and data manager at Geosyntec Consultants. He has degrees in geology and hydrogeology and over 25 years of experience focused on the management, visualization, modeling, and analysis of construction, geotechnical, and environmental data using database and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology. Jamey is an industry leader in the design and implementation of Information Management Systems for deep foundations construction projects and has been the Data Manager of record on seepage barrier installations at the Herbert Hoover Dike, Wolf Creek, Center Hill, Bolivar, and Boone Dams among others. He is the lead developer of several web-based data management systems for the engineering and infrastructure industries, including "WallTracker" and other GIS programs. Jamey is also the current chairperson of the Deep Foundations Institute Information Management Systems committee.