Manager, Information Technology Services

M.S., Northern Arizona University, 1984
B.S., University of Illinois, 1979

Specialties [top]

New system architectures, spatial-temporal information systems, large scale database integration, raster and vector GIS, document management systems, SOA architectures, web content management systems, object databases, contract administration, organizational structures, work plans, project management, prioritization methodologies, and IT best practices.

Recent Highlights top]

IT Services Manager, National Snow and Ice Data Center, Boulder, CO, 2007-present
IT Director, City of Boulder, Boulder, CO, 2005-2007
IT Development Manager, Jefferson County, Golden, CO, 1995-2005
Manager GIS, Advanced Sciences Incorporated, San Diego, CA, 1992-1995
Manager GIS Development, Petroleum Information Corporation, Littleton, CO, 1988-1992

Current Roles [top]

David is responsible for the IT systems at the National Snow and Ice Data Center. The Center has an interdisciplinary staff providing data management and scientific support to the cryospheric sciences. The IT Group has about 20 staff engaged in database, systems administration and engineering.

Current Projects [top]

David is leading the technical evolution of NSIDC systems and architecture to meet the needs of our scientific communities and stakeholders. This evolution may include advanced data products, dynamic data visualization, and enhanced data discovery. At the same time, he is focusing on evolving our internal and external systems integration, and on refining technologies and infrastructures to be more user-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable, while continuing to support our core data ingest and distribution functions.

Publications and Presentations [top]

Raza, A., and D. Gallaher. 2006. Workshop: Introduction to Object-Oriented Spatio-Temporal Data Modeling. Presentation at URISA Annual Conference.

Gallaher, D., and L. Schaner. 2004. Automated Rectification of Vector Parcels & Planimetrics to Raster Imagery—No Rubber sheeting. Presentation at ESRI User Conference.

Gallaher, D., and M. Weeks. 2003. A systematic approach to high-resolution fire fuel model development. Presentation at ESRI User Conference.

O’Brien, S.,and D. Gallaher. 2003. Linux at Work for US Citizens: A County Government Case Study. Presentation at Linux World Annual Conference.

Souleyrette, R., T. Lillesand, J. Dangermond, D. Gallaher, and A. Wald. 1999. Panel on Critical Issues in the Successful Use of High Resolution Satellite Data. Presentation at PECORA 14 Conference.

Related Resources [top]

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)

Contact NSIDC User Services for more information.