Kate Colias

Hi, I'm Kate.

I operate systems. I operated the power grid in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. I operated two nuclear power plants. I directed volunteers at the Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. I bartended at BarrieHaus Beer Co. I learned Python and Java programming for data analysis and Android app development. I have bachelor's degrees in math and in technology development and management.

Here's some of my work.

Samples of Work

I designed a service management strategy for the GIS department at Duke Energy.

Duke Energy Florida ITIL Project final.pdf

Duke Energy Florida GIS

Geospatial Data Services Management Using the ITIL 4 Framework

Key strategy recommendations:

  • Engage all customers in value co-creation.

  • Obtain a clear understanding of priority customers.

  • Improve the service request system.

  • Create a service desk to respond to requests.

  • Define the service offerings.

  • Define the roles and responsibilities for two roles: analysts and technicians.

  • Improve partner relationships and acquire resources.

  • Learn and understand the technology architecture.

  • Map all value streams.

  • Prioritize opportunities for professional development.

  • Measure outcomes.

GitHub and Blog

Here's my GitHub repository and my WordPress blog. On my blog, I discuss technology and management practices.

Here are screenshots of the apps I've built for Google phones.

ListMaker

Create lists and tasks

PlaceBook

Custom location information

PodPlay

A podcast aggregator

Tindog: Tinder for Dogs

I made this ArcGIS map application to analyze multiple factors that would determine who would be most vulnerable during a flood event in Houston, Texas.

This web app shows evacuation routes in Houston, Texas, along with demographic information that displays the percentage of households without a vehicle. The darker blue sections show a higher percentage of households who do not have a vehicle. This information helps answer the question: "Where in Houston should evacuation assistance be provided during a hurricane event?"

The Layers and Legends tool provides more information about the data in the map. Click individual census regions to view pop-up information about that census tract, including the percentage of households without a vehicle.

The map in this app was created in ArcGIS with a Living Atlas layer of evacuation routes in Houston and a demographic information layer.

Recommendations

I come with recommendations. Here's what people have said about my work.

Letter of Recommendation

"The highest standards of personal integrity and accountability."

Professor Feedback

"Best ITIL project I think I've ever seen."

Professor Recommendation

"Some of the best work I've ever received."

Please contact me for help with your next project.