Portrait of Rodney Washburn

Rodney Washburn

Rodney Washburn is an Account Executive with Esri's Federal Public Safety Team, leveraging over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and security operations to deliver advanced geospatial solutions that enhance public safety. Before joining Esri in 2021, he served 25 years in the U.S. Border Patrol, where he held leadership roles utilizing ArcGIS technologies for intelligence and data-driven operations. Earlier, he was a Marine Security Guard, with assignments at the American Embassy in Brussels, NATO Headquarters, and Uruguay. Mr. Washburn holds a master’s degree in National Security Strategy from the Eisenhower School, National Defense University.

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Mapping Accountability: A Geospatial Approach to Combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Fraud happens somewhere. GIS reveals where—and why—so agencies can prevent loss, protect resources, and promote accountability.

Exploring the Role of GIS in Homeland Security: Supporting Border Security

Explore how GIS revolutionizes border security with insights, analytics, and collaboration for effective threat management.