I'm Lonnie Lanham, a versatile IT and Web Systems Administrator with over 25 years of experience supporting federal science centers and research operations. I specialize in web development, IT infrastructure, GIS analysis, and content management, delivering accessible, data-driven solutions that meet regulatory standards and user needs. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy turning complex scientific data into intuitive dashboards and microsites, and am comfortable across on-site and remote work. I’m eager to contribute my design sensibility, problem-solving mindset, and hands-on technical expertise to roles that blend technology, GIS, and digital communications.

Lonnie Lanham

I'm Lonnie Lanham, a versatile IT and Web Systems Administrator with over 25 years of experience supporting federal science centers and research operations. I specialize in web development, IT infrastructure, GIS analysis, and content management, delivering accessible, data-driven solutions that meet regulatory standards and user needs. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy turning complex scientific data into intuitive dashboards and microsites, and am comfortable across on-site and remote work. I’m eager to contribute my design sensibility, problem-solving mindset, and hands-on technical expertise to roles that blend technology, GIS, and digital communications.

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I’m Lonnie Lanham, a versatile IT and Web Systems Administrator with over 25 years of experience supporting federal science centers and research operations. I specialize in web development, IT infrastructure, GIS analysis, and content management, delivering accessible, data-driven solutions that meet regulatory standards and user needs.

I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy turning complex scientific data into intuitive dashboards and microsites, and am comfortable across on-site and remote work. I’m eager to contribute my design sensibility, problem-solving mindset, and hands-on technical expertise to roles that blend technology, GIS, and digital communications.

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Work Experience

Systems Administrator (DOI IT Specialist) at US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Science Center for Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia @ UMBC Research Park
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Managed IT operations for a medium-sized federal science center (100+ users, 500+ nodes, 25+ servers) across three subnets; served as technical move coordinator for the 2007 move to a purpose-built facility on the UMBC campus; managed site IT security, patch distribution and security scanning for all computers and servers; managed internal and public web content and microsites; developed and administered SharePoint, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams-based collaboration sites; created and maintained web servers (Solaris with Apache and Windows IIS), and supported data, GIS, and backup systems across main office and remote locations; stood up an early ArcServe GIS application that could be managed remotely; engaged in ongoing IT operations and content management.
Cartographer/GIS Analyst (Contractual) at USGS Center (Contract) / ECO (Environmental Careers Organization) – EPA-funded
October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2000
Set up a web presence using IIS on a repurposed gateway; became sole administrator and was labeled “webmaster”; created posters and presentations for scientists; produced image vector files in ArcInfo, exporting to ArcView and integrating with Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw; contracted through ECO and funded by EPA; unofficially hired by the Center IT Manager as Webmaster and advised to apply to USGS position when available.

Education

Master of Arts at University of Baltimore
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Undergraduate Certificate at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Associate of Arts at Harford Community College
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert Bootcamp, Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services