I bring along around 8 years of experience with an excellent set of leadership skills and commitment, I believe I would make a significant contribution towards the benefit of your company.
I have a highly accomplished career with a clear and traceable record of success in field of Geographic Information Systems.
With my post graduation degree under my belt from a recognized University ( University of Karachi ), I am fully capable of running successful Geographic Information Systems Tasks keeping in view the best practices for smooth operations.
My key skills comprise Project Management ,Computer Aided Design (CAD), Global Positioning System (GPS), Spatial Analysis, Data Conversion, Map Creation, Data Manipulation, Task Management, Topographic Data Processing, DGPS Survey Administration, Quality Controls , Geo-spatial Data Building, Modeling and Analysis, Skill Development / Training , Organization Skills, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Staff Welfare, Employee Counseling, Accounts and Office Administration and Team Leadership.
I have engaged with Skill Orbit Pvt. Ltd. , Saudi Comet Co. Ltd., Osmani & Company (Pvt) Ltd., PITCO Pvt. Ltd., Osmani & Company (Pvt) Ltd., The Urban Unit ,Plaing and Development Department,Government of Punjab and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited - SSGC where I was responsible for spearheading Geographic Information Systems projects implementation and work closely with the Executive management.
Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles
-Having meetings on regular basis with client professionals regarding GIS data clarification for the understanding of their requirement, to translate user needs to solutions.
- Working on user define document to assess the need of project according project term of reference and some extra consultation also involved.
- Creating and maintaining the structures necessary for GIS data storage purposes.
- Assisting in developing of centralized database for Marine Safety Information System, to store geometries and other related information, along with the data entry interfacing and data storage.
- Developing database services for ArcMap to automate the display of data connected from SQL server centralized database.
- Conducting research to locate and obtain existing data format for the development of Geographical information display environment.
- Manipulating, analysis and presentation of geographical information by creating programs to convert GIS information from one format to another.
- Gathering, analyzing and integrating spatial data from client and determining how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
- Compiling geographic data from a variety of sources including external free sources, scanned copies of chart and available electronic navigational charts.
- Analyzing geographic relationship between different types of available data, using different tools to join together multiple GIS datasets and create new information or investigation patterns.
- Giving methodology for the effective retrieval of information from centralized database, which can be based on Geographic Location, Sources of data and type of emergency.
- Undertaking topographic data for cadastral mapping, analyses and data conversion.
- Coordinating the acquisition of new spatial data and working the integration of acquired data into Cadastral mapping GIS Database.
- Reviews and Analysis of gathered data and information from topographic surveyors for the update of changes to data and documents accordingly.
- Developing and managing quality control procedures and maintaining the logs of data processing and relevant information to include in metadata, to ensure accurate creation and maintenance of the required metadata.
- Develop and implementing cadastral data dictionaries and metadata templates.
- Providing support for GIS data conversion, systems integration and systems and application’s development and implementation.
- Performing spatial analysis and creating information products from the GIS and related software and subsystems.
- Identifying and troubleshooting problems experienced with the use of GIS and related software.
- Consulting clients to identify new data and software requirements.
- Preparing project plans, and directing vendors (consultants) and internal project teams to accomplish plan tasks in order to meet user/ data/software requirements.
- Providing support for cartographic design and high quality map production. Utilize the use GIS and associated software for the production of high quality display and analyze geographic information.
- Assisting in training in various aspects of the GIS software and database creation and use. Preparation and implementation of training plans along with material and manuals.
- Preparing and maintaining project documents to ensure the on time delivery of task.
- Attending the meeting with client professional regarding GIS data clarification for the understanding of their requirement, to translate user needs to solutions.
- Setting of project goals and objectives, to maintain and manage a team of GIS professional to meet the project deadlines.
- Coordinating with design team & Quantity Surveying team for the on-site execution of developed plans.
- Developing and implementing of GIS policies and procedures, to access the internal organizational need to GIS infrastructure, software and professional.
- GIS standards designing and implementation to meet the need of company quality policy and to ensure the users satisfaction.
- Setting budgets for the acquisition of new data and software for the Planning and implementing purpose.
- Tracking GIS related budgets, developing and recommending capital and operational costs.
- Monitoring and reporting of performance against plans defined and proposing resolution parameters for any discrepancies in plans.
- Management and obtaining of GIS resources, including the hiring or recommendations for GIS staff and related personnel, Software solutions and other necessary equipment.
- Regularly coordinating the GIS related activities with client and user sections.
- Providing an interface between GIS professional staff and other consulting professionals working within the organization.
- Providing guidelines for the processing and integration of topographic and DGPS Data for different engineering and infrastructure consulting departments within the organization.
- Monitoring, supervising and evaluating the work of GIS staff, developing guidelines and standards to enhance the outcome of GIS professional staff.
- Evaluating the technological advancement and promoting the usage of appropriate technology and GIS applications.
- Accessing, recommending and developing appropriate training programmes for GIS professionals.
- Coordinating and leading project initiative with external organizations, developing project proposals and other necessary documentations related to GIS.
- Developing GIS Status reports and project progress
- Undertaking the data processing needs and discipline specific GIS user needs.
- Maintaining GIS System and designing geo database for the implementation of GIS discipline in public sector organization.
- Developing and implementing quality control and quality check guideline to ensure the ability of GIS system for the management of a consumer based large scale electrical network data.
- Providing analytical review and coordinating GIS developers for the identification and fixing of problems in data processing applications.
- Maintaining and updating GIS database for ensuring the integration of all data needs come from field surveys.
- Analyzing and Reporting of data according to user specific needs and to develop progress reports for the project manager and other Govt. official.
- Putting reviews as a GIS technical lead and point of contact on specific GIS related issues.
- Assisting in designing of mapping templates and other cartographic needs of project.
- Participating in preparing training material to deliver trainings to the officials of Divisional Electric supply companies.
- Deploying and implementing a complete GIS solution at different companies of water and power development authority.
- Delivering trainings to the staff of Water and power development authority official at different Divisional Electric supply companies.
- Assisting the GIS project manager in the execution of field survey for the collection of Land Record data
- Establishing contact and coordination with other related Govt. offices and designated official for the on ground implementation of data collection process
- Giving feedback to project director on updating of data collection and GIS data integration policies
- Supervising the activities of GIS Survey team involved in data collection and other GIS related operations
- Coordinating GIS activities with the other related department and work of organization
- Overseeing and coordinating with GIS developers for the need of project for building a web base GIS, for a public sector organization
- Assisting GIS programmer for the building of an application for the on line monitoring of GIS data collection team directly from ground
- Determining the uses assessing and understanding the user need for the GIS software and databases, also providing support to others in the organization in the development and application of GIS technologies
- Behaving as the organization’s point of contact on GIS matters, to other govt. coordination offices and officials
- Supervising the process of developing, maintaining and updating of GIS databases
- Convening weekly and monthly meetings, with project manager and project director to update for the work progress and other related issues
- GIS Database Preparation and Implementation for ongoing and newly started projects
- Preparing input Maps for Project Feasibility reports and other project progress presentations
- Developing Transport Network and utility network maps for different project
- Building address locator and integrating data up-to single household level
- Capturing of GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, and other means
- Downloading and conversion of available GIS data from internal organizational and external sources to make them usable
- Performing GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data
- Cataloging and keeping inventory of GIS data, including metadata creation
- Updating and maintain GIS databases inputs, including backups and also maintaining linkages to other databases.
- Performing different GIS spatial Analysis, by using different GIS and other supported applications
- Creating map layouts template for different cartographic purposes. Which includes cartographic modeling, symbol standardization and cartographic template finalization
- Geo-referencing of satellite Images and other Scanned Maps by using established ground control points and other reference data
- Presentations and reports development for ongoing projects for different officials and clients.
- Socio-economic survey design, execution and compilation
- Using Differential Global positioning survey equipment and data processing tool for establishing of ground control points (GCPs)
-Undertaking the data processing needs and discipline specific GIS user needs
- Maintaining GIS System and designing geo database for the implementation of GIS discipline in public sector organization
- Developing and implementing quality control and quality check guideline to ensure the ability of GIS system for the management of a consumer based large scale electrical network data
- Providing analytical review and coordinating GIS developers for the identification and fixing of problems in data processing applications
- Maintaining and updating GIS database for ensuring the integration of all data needs come from field surveys
- Analyzing and Reporting of data according to user specific needs and to develop progress reports for the project manager and other Govt. official
- Putting reviews as a GIS technical lead and point of contact on specific GIS related issues
- Assisting in designing of mapping templates and other cartographic needs of project
- Participating in preparing training material to deliver trainings to the officials of Divisional Gas Supply companies
Imran has a track record for success, as well as a bright future.