Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist)
SysGlob Software Solutions Private Limited
Total years of experience :16 years, 5 Months
- Basemap preparation
- Survey and mapping of water resources
- Technical reports preparation
- Preparation of maps and reports in electronic and print formats
- Provide presentation and training for staff/stakeholders of each Panchayat
Pan Environmental Services Limited, K.S.A
Project 2: Coastal Remediation Contracts (CRC) 11&12 funded by United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) at Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Client : General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (PME)
(April 2012 to Till Date)
Position: GIS Specialist
Key responsibilities:
- Collection and analysis of baseline information of the project sites
- Topographic survey support
- Exclusion zones and spoil mound mapping
- Demarcation of asphalt pavement and debris/rubbish deposited along the high-tide line
- Mapping of work progress (tidal channel excavation, debris/rubbish removal, mangrove planting, temporary berms and access roads etc.)
- Site Plan Geodatabase design, maintenance and metadata documentation
- Activity-based map preparation and preparation of technical reports
- QA/QC of GIS deliverables
- Provide training for staffs/stakeholders in the use and maintenance of GIS system
Project 1: General Strategic Plan for the Environmental Survey for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Client : General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (PME)
(April 2012 to December 2014 )
Position: GIS Specialist
- Compiling existing data and base-map into GIS platform
- Field survey of shoreline habitats and human-use features along the Eastern Coast
- Incorporating the survey data with Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) database
- Ground Truth verification of habitat database
- Production of detailed ESI maps, atlas and databases to improve the initial spill response
Shaw Arabia Pvt. Ltd., K.S.A (A Pan Group subsidiary)
Project 1: Interim Environmental Study (IES) WER006 and WER008 for Jeddah Storm water Drainage Project, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Client : AECOM Arabia Ltd, Jeddah, KSA
Position: GIS Specialist
(January 2012 to March 2012)
Key responsibilities: - Planning of spatial data collection and integration into File Geodatabase
- Preparation of base maps using topographic sheets and satellite images
- Mapping of unplanned settlements, community facilities, industries and pollution sources
- Technical reports preparation
- Preparation of maps in electronic and print formats, reports
- Preparation of Map book for various Ad-Hoc locations
General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (PME), K.S.A (Contract through Shaw Arabia Pvt. Ltd., K.S.A)
Project 1: Coastal Resources Baseline Assessment for the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia
Client : General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (PME)
Position: GIS Specialist
(October 2008 to January 2012)
Key responsibilities: - Baseline data preparation includes processing of toposheets and nautical/hydrographical charts
- Image processing involves stacking, georeferencing, edge matching, mosaicking and transformation of SPOT and IKONOS images
- Vectorization of coastal geomorphology and shoreline habitats classification based on NOAA's ESI ranking
- Preparation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs)
- Data Dictionary and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Metadata preparation based on ISO and FGDC standards
- Cartographic applications such as map layout preparation and ESI atlas compilation
- Shared expertise with Web designers for the development of an Environmental Decision Support System (EDSS)
- Provide presentation and training for staff/stake holders in the use and maintenance of EDSS map interface
Coastal Zone Management of Kerala and Lakshadweep Islands, Space Application Centre (SAC), India
Key responsibilities:
- Mapping of coastal zone of Kerala and Lakshadweep Islands
- Geometric correction, supervised and unsupervised classification of images
- Preparation of local level map on 1:5000 scale for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) using remote sensing satellite data
- Mapping and monitoring the marine protected areas, vital/critical coral reefs of various islands (Lakshadweep) using IRS P6 (LISS III, LISS IV, PAN) and CARTOSAT data
- Associated with production of land-use maps of major wetland areas in Kerala
- QA/QC of thematic maps and technical report preparation
Generation of Natural Resources and Environmental Database (NREDB) for local level planning in Kerala State
Key responsibilities:
- Natural Resources and Environmental Database (NREDB) preparation for local level planning in Kerala State, on 1:12, 500 scale, using IRS P6 - LISS IV images (5.8m resolution) for Village Resource Centre program of Department of Space, ISRO, Government of India
- Identify problems and potentials of the area and generate an integrated location specific development plan at micro level
- Associated with satellite image enhancement and processing
- Visual and digital Interpretation of satellite images
- GPS data transferring and coordinate correction
- Associated with preparation of district level thematic maps in 1:12, 500 scale
Preparation of City Base Map of Five Municipal Corporations of Kerala- Kerala State Urban Development Program (KSUDP), Local Self Government (Urban) Department, India
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation of information system for the micro level planning of five corporation areas of the Kerala State using high-resolution (0.6m) remote sensing data (QUICKBIRD)
- Associated with satellite image enhancement and processing
- Visual and digital interpretation of satellite images
- Vectorization of cadastral data and topological restructuring
- GPS data transferring and coordinate correction
- Associated with the production of administrative maps in cadastral scale (1:4000) with individual survey field boundaries, ward boundaries and field survey numbers
- Geospatial data QA/QC
Preparation of Artificial Recharge plan for Kalikavu Panchayat of Malappuram District, Kerala, India
Key responsibilities:
- Identification of artificial recharge site for various localities in the Panchayat,
- Vectorization of various themes such as contour, drainage network, landform and landuse
- Geoprocessing include preparation of elevation surface, hill-shade and slope
- Hydrology analysis
- Preparation of thematic maps in 1:25, 000 scale
- Delivered lectures for GIS training course and preparation of course materials and involved in evaluation processes
Key Responsibilities:
Delivered technical presentations on Geographic information system (GIS) Remote Sensing and Cartography. Associated with designing and preparation of course modules for GIS and training programs and evaluation processes
Key Responsibilities:
Delivered technical presentations on Computer Science applications. Associated with designing and preparation of course modules for Computer Science training programs and evaluation processes
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and permit mining and transportation of silica sand in the jurisdiction of the Special office of Geologists, Department of Mining and Geology, Govt. of Kerala, Cherthala, Kerala, South India.
GIS Remote Sensing Cartography
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology