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Forests, Mountains, and the Coast.
Work and live in the City of Roses.
Portland
Our Team
Welcome to Resource Data’s Portland office, where life is anything but dull. Here, we relish the opportunity to break away from our desks and enjoy a meal with our colleagues. Office gatherings and team parties are regular occurrences, creating an inviting sense of community.
Beyond the office, our team loves to immerse themselves in Portland’s rich culture, from exploring the local arts scene to supporting the Portland Timbers and Thorns. Some of us are passionate about cycling and hiking, while others enjoy a laid-back outing with family and friends. When you join us in Portland, you’re not just joining a team—you’re joining a diverse and dynamic community.
Our Mascot
Pivo, our beloved office mascot, is a gentle and affectionate labradoodle. With his love for back scratches, walks, and greeting everyone, he spreads joy and warmth throughout the day. Additionally, he’s hypo-allergenic, making him a perfect office pet for those with allergies.
Our Work
Whether it’s building systems to support government agencies implement significant regulatory changes like cannabis sales or road usage taxes, or building apps to better manage west coast fisheries, our projects play a vital role in the operations of organizations in Oregon and Washington.
Our client base and the scope of our work reflect the diversity inherent in the Pacific Northwest. Our partnerships span across multiple government agencies, major corporations in sectors like manufacturing and utilities, organizations in the fisheries and natural resources sectors, in addition to companies in the fields of education, finance, and beyond.
Life in and around Portland
Portland, Oregon, is a city that thrives on its unique culture and natural beauty. Home to various world-class breweries and coffee shops, it’s the city for foodies. The surrounding area offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and walking through the beautiful rose gardens.
Portland’s vibrant arts and culture scene, exemplified by the numerous murals and music festivals and the world’s largest independent bookstore, adds a unique flavor to city life. Within a 2-hour drive, you can explore the coast, high desert, or multiple glacier-capped peaks. Add in the longest ski season in North America, and you’ll always find something to do.
We think we're swell. But don't just take our word for it.
Meet Dave
Director, Portland
Dave Roberts is a seasoned IT leader and GIS expert with over 15 years of experience delivering innovative, results-driven solutions across diverse industries. A certified GIS Professional (GISP), Dave brings deep expertise in geospatial analysis, software development, business analysis, and project management. Since joining Resource Data in 2010, Dave has successfully guided multidisciplinary teams through complex initiatives, from environmental response efforts to enterprise system implementations and large-scale software development projects.
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Fritz Zaruba
Project Manager
Fritz says all his favorite restaurants are on wheels so it’s no surprise he likes a good project in the...
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Fritz Zaruba
Project Manager Portland, ORFritz says all his favorite restaurants are on wheels so it’s no surprise he likes a good project in the transportation industry. He has vast analysis experience in the financial, business, and data realms, and he’s always willing to help out a coworker. When he’s not helping clients or coworkers, you can find him with his family still rocking the Gamecube or expanding an already unnecessarily large Lego Star Wars collection.
A few of Fritz’s favorite things
- Movie Star Wars
- Book The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
- Local restaurant Best Taste of India
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Catherine Zeng
Business Analyst
Catherine’s personality type is INFJ-T, the rarest of Myers-Briggs personalities. In her spare time, she likes doing arts and crafts,...
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Catherine Zeng
Business Analyst Portland, ORCatherine’s personality type is INFJ-T, the rarest of Myers-Briggs personalities. In her spare time, she likes doing arts and crafts, reading, and dancing to K-pop. At work, she’s a business analyst in our Portland office where she enjoys serving as a liaison between business, technology, and people. Catherine likes the work-life balance at Resource Data, particularly being able to work from home but also coming into the office to see Pivo, the office dog, and her other Portland coworkers.
A few of Catherine’s favorite things
- Food Dim Sum
- Music K-Pop
- Video game Cats & Soup
- Movie Mulan
- Book Percy Jackson series
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Rory Dwyer
Sr. Programmer
Skiing is not just a hobby for Rory; it’s his first love. He relishes the thrill of the mountains and...
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Rory Dwyer
Sr. Programmer Portland, ORSkiing is not just a hobby for Rory; it’s his first love. He relishes the thrill of the mountains and finds great joy hiking, backpacking, and discovering new local climbing crags. To strike a balance between his analog and digital worlds, he indulges in board games and video games that offer him endless hours of fun and entertainment.
Rory joined Resource Data in 2021. He appreciates being encouraged to pursue projects that interest him and to share his interests with coworkers (he recently hosted a company-wide roundtable on Bitcoin). He loves that his coworkers have become more than just folks he works with, plus, there’s an office dog and a fantastic coffee maker.
A few of Rory’s favorite things
- Food Pizza, sea food, and cookies
- Music I can always jam out to Daft Punk
- Video game Battlefield 4
- Board game XIA Legend of a Drift System
- Movie Batman Begins & The Goonies
- Book The Martian
- Local restaurant Papa Haydn (fantastic dessert!)
- Place to travel/vacation Really enjoy annual ski trips up to the Canadian Rockies
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Lorena Lambert
Lead Business Analyst
Lorena loves playing games with her family and friends. Her current favorite is Dead of Winter, a survival game based...
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Lorena Lambert
Lead Business Analyst Portland, ORLorena loves playing games with her family and friends. Her current favorite is Dead of Winter, a survival game based in a zombie-ridden apocalyptic world. She’s also an avid volunteer working with youth in her church and serving on the board of the local Performing Arts Booster Club where she works with high school choir and theater students. She joined Resource Data in 2021 as a senior business analyst. Now, she’s a lead business analyst using her expert-level critical thinking skills and curiosity for learning new things to help clients find sustainable technical solutions for their toughest business problems.
A few of Lorena’s favorite things
- Food Seafood
- Music 80’s
- Local restaurant Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe
- Sports team Packers
- Vacation destination Disneyland
Our Work
Making a difference.
One project at a time.
Applying GIS to solve a 200 year mystery
The treasure hunters of the History Channel’s Curse of Oak Island may be closer than ever to solving the islands mysteries with the help of GIS analysis and mapping. As...
Automating Global Tracking of Shipping Containers
Dunavant, a global logistics and supply chain management company, transports over 10,000 shipping containers per month. Its employees were manually collecting information from 22 terminal websites once per hour. This...
FishGen: Revolutionizing Fisheries Research in the Western US
In the fast-paced world of fisheries management, having timely access to accurate genetic data is crucial—but sharing this data across laboratories was a costly and complex challenge. Then came FishGen....
Improving Safety in One of the Worlds Toughest Work Environments
One of the world’s largest Oil and Gas companies realized a 65% reduction in pipe handling drops and 70% reduction in higher severity drops after implementing a mobile application for...
Industry’s First Scraper Pig Geolocator Tool Enhances Pipeline Operation
Resource Data created an industry-leading visualization tool to accurately identify temperature loss locations along the pipeline. It allows engineers to effectively manage oil flow and operations through data-driven decision making.
Mainframe, Meet Web: Modernizing the Alaska DMV
Alaska's DMV faced a daunting challenge—an outdated mainframe application that hindered compliance with Federally mandated RealID and boat titling changes. Resource Data built a modernized web application, enhancing UX and...