TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN


From January 1981 to November 1988 Jim Lawrence worked as a Technical Assistant for the Computer Graphics Unit of the Surveyor General Branch under my supervision. Jim's main duties were concerned with the production of digital maps. His work was always of the highest quality and quantity.

Jim demonstrated excellent problem solving skills generally and especially with survey compilation issues as well as the development of software tools for the whole unit to improve efficiency and effectiveness. His software tools ultimately became a complete Coordinated Geometry application for the entry of survey data into the Branch's digital maps. Jim always displayed a high level of initiative. When he saw a problem or a more effective way of doing a procedure he would often produce a software solution that he developed mostly on his own time so as not to affect his normal map production.

Jim required little supervision as he worked very well independently. I often utilized his abilities by having him head up special projects where he was responsible for identifying and organizing both tasks and resources to accomplish the required results on time.

Jim was courteous, got along well with and was well liked by his co-workers and I considered him to be a valuable member of the Computer Graphics Unit. I have remained in contact with Jim since he left the government to pursue his career in the private sector and I am aware that he has continued to demonstrate the qualities and abilities mentioned above. I believe Jim would be an asset to any employer.

Current Location: Data Management Services Victoria Spatial Data Administrator 250 387-1304 Email: Al.Sutherland@gov.bc.ca

Sincerely, Al Sutherland Senior Analyst Data / Database Administration Surveyor General Branch Ministry of Environment Lands and Parks