Spring Conference Session Spotlight: ArcGIS Enterprise Admin - Making Effective Use of ESRI Tools
ArcGIS Enterprise comes with a range of tools—both officially supported and lesser known—that, when understood and applied effectively, offer powerful insights into the inner workings of your GIS environment. This session provides a high-level overview of these tools, emphasizing not just what they do, but how they can be used to uncover deeper patterns, optimize system performance, and support more informed decision-making. Whether you're managing system health, diagnosing issues, or planning for resilience, these tools enable a deeper dive into logs, configurations, and architecture—revealing details that are often missed through the standard interface. The real value lies in learning how to interpret and apply what these tools expose, turning reactive administration into proactive strategy.
Steve Tomlins brings over 30 years of experience in the civil engineering and GIS fields, with a career that spans both private and public sectors. A problem solver at heart, Steve has worked as an engineering designer, surveyor, and project manager, applying his expertise to a wide range of infrastructure and land development projects. His background includes serving as a GIS system administrator and working as a contractor for Esri’s developer support team during the formative years of ArcSDE—gaining valuable insight into the evolution of enterprise GIS technologies. Today, Steve serves as a Senior Engineering Technician for the City of Janesville, Wisconsin, focusing on water and sewer system improvements, while also supporting the city’s Enterprise GIS as a specialist. His unique blend of field, design, and systems experience allows him to bridge the gap between engineering and GIS, with a focus on practical, efficient solutions.
Come be a part of this dynamic discussion at the Spring Conference in Pewaukee June 4-6th.