Alya Salim, GIS Supervisor

Alya Salim

GIS Supervisor

Emirates Fire & Rescue Company

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Sustainability for Built Environment Practice
Experience
5 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 10 Months

GIS Supervisor at Emirates Fire & Rescue Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2014 to May 2016

Production of Escape and Rescue Maps (ERP) for different types of buildings.
Production of Mission Information Sheets (MIS) for Abu Dhabi city
Data Collection for fire safety & prevention tools in different types of buildings

Architect at Hilal Engineering Consultant
  • United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
  • March 2010 to July 2012

 Discuss design requirements and objectives with the clients;
 Architectural design for different types of buildings;
 Use IT in design, specifically software packages such as AutoCAD, or ever hand generated sketches;
 Ensure that the designed items are functional, safe, economical (unless other is requested) and suitable for their purpose of use;
 Ensure objectives of scope and time are achieved;
 Managing to obtain required Approvals from the Concerned Authorities after assuring the Quality of the Drawings;
 Estimate material requirements and costs;
 Conducting /Coordinate Meetings between the Consultants and Project Engineers (i.e. civil and electrical);
 Under-construction site visits and reports (when required);
 Advise on and make necessary changes throughout the planning process and address any problem that may arise during construction;
 Any other task assigned by superior / reporting head (in relation to a design process or a project delivery).

Team member at Hackney Council
  • United Kingdom - London
  • October 2011 to November 2011

Six weeks with the ‘Projects & Programmes Team’- Performance, Policy & Delivery Division, Sustainability team (Environmental sustainability programme):
• Undertaking qualitative and quantitative research to inform the programme
• Drafting reports and internal communications on behalf of the programme
• Managing and delivering small, time-limited projects
• Providing general project and administrative support to the Environmental Sustainability Manager

Architect/part time at Designer Engineering Consultant
  • United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
  • July 2010 to January 2011

 Discuss design requirements and objectives with the clients;
 Architectural design for different types of buildings;
 Site visits and follow up reports (when required);
 Diary management of clients meetings and projects;
 Ensure objectives of scope and time are achieved;
 Managing to obtain required Approvals from the Concerned Authorities after assuring the Quality of the Drawings;
 Conducting /Coordinate Meetings between the Consultants and Project Engineers (i.e. civil and electrical).

Assistant teacher at Computerman College
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • March 2009 to February 2010

-Helping in 6 modules including: Design Studio, Visual Arts, Structural Design, Engineering Drawing, Building Construction, Building Services)

Junior architect at Newtech Consulting Group
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • October 2008 to February 2009

 Assist Architects in the preparation of drawings;
 Produce sketches and ideas on developing designs;
 Assist senior architects in the preparation for plans for existing buildings;
 Assist in compiling data for architectural drawings, reports and specifications.

Education

Master's degree, Sustainability for Built Environment Practice
  • at Kingston University
  • February 2012
Bachelor's degree, Architecture and Design Engineering
  • at Future University (previously Computerman College)
  • January 2009

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Architectural Design
Environmental Impact Assessment
Research
AUTOCAD
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PHOTOSHOP
TEACHING

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

RICS, London
  • Student membership
  • March 2011