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Benazir Meerasha

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Seasoned GIS Specialist with over 8 years of progressive experience in spatial data management, pipeline GIS systems, and geospatial project coordination. Expert in enterprise GIS platforms including ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro, satellite image analysis, CAD-to-GIS data conversion, and geodatabase design. Adept at managing vendor deliverables and aligning spatial solutions with operational and business goals. Strong collaborator with Engineering, HSE, Inspection, and Integrity teams, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and operational readiness.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GIS Research Assistant

UAE University
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Preparation for comprehensive literature survey
  • Research Methodology Machine learning methods
  • Advanced Digital Image Processing
  • Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation such as pre-processing satellite images, Image enhancement, ContrastManipulation, Spatial feature manipulation, Image classification, Image Time Series Analysis, Data Fusion of Sentinel-1,Sentinel-2, Landsat-8 and MODIS
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, contributing valuable GIS insights to various research projects.
  • Creating Arc GIS maps for urban planning and land use land cover classification.
  • Contributed to the development of innovative geospatial solutions tailored to specific project goals and objectives.
  • Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, showcasing the value of integrating GIS into various disciplines.
  • Conducted advanced geospatial analyses to identify patterns and relationships within complex datasets.

GIS Analyst

Freelance
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Lead and manage GIS and remote sensing projects supporting a national pipeline network, ensuring accurate geospatial data and system reliability.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and vendors for the regular review, update, and quality control of pipeline GIS datasets.
  • Implement new GIS applications and oversee milestone tracking aligned with OSS and strategic enterprise architecture.
  • Perform image classification and satellite data analysis for monitoring and planning activities.
  • Maintain and secure enterprise GIS data layers, integrating CAD files into the corporate geodatabase and ensuring spatial accuracy.
  • Published AGOL Web maps, enhancing accessibility and usability of GIS data for stakeholders.
  • Created GIS maps and reports, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
  • Managed Infrastructure and Utilities Data, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
  • Collaborated with teams to implement and maintain GIS standards and requirements of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

GIS Engineer

MANTIS India
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Managed GIS systems maintenance and data collection operations for major infrastructure projects.
  • Developed and updated GIS datasets for pipeline and utility networks, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems.
  • Provided cartographic services and technical support across Engineering, Inspection, HSE, and Project teams.
  • Conducted field surveys and coordinated with survey teams for accurate ground-truthing of spatial data.

Education

Master of Technology - Remote Sensing And GIS

Anna University
India
06-2014

Skills

  • GIS Project Management (ArcGIS, ArcPro)
  • Geodatabase Design & Spatial Data Quality
  • Satellite Image & Remote Sensing Analysis
  • CAD Data Conversion & Geo-referencing
  • Pipeline Information Management Systems (PIMS)
  • Spatial Risk Mitigation & Data Governance
  • Cross-functional Team Collaboration
  • Field Survey Planning & Execution
  • UAE Municipal Data Standards
  • OSS/Network Integration Support
  • Network analysis

Accomplishments

  • Conducted groundwater quality analysis for the urban region using Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Published Paper in International Journal of Geospatial Engineering and Technology (Vol. 1, No.1,2014, pp.49 – 54)
  • A Comparison of Pixel Based and Object Based Image Classfication for Cropland Area Estimation(2024)https://doi.org/10.52783/jes.3967
  • Research at the Intersection of Satellite-Based InSAR - Geotechnical Engineering and ML
  • DInSAR-based monitoring of land subsidence related to groundwater over-exploitation

Certification

  • Certified GIS Professional (GISP)
  • http://spatialthoughts.com/verify
  • Active member in ESRI Learn ArcGIS https://arcg.is/Sb18n
  • https://arcg.is/1Tzyuj
  • https://arcg.is/1H9Tvj0
  • https://arcg.is/1OGvD80

Timeline

GIS Research Assistant

UAE University
09.2022 - 03.2024

GIS Analyst

Freelance
01.2018 - 08.2020

GIS Engineer

MANTIS India
01.2014 - 06.2017

Master of Technology - Remote Sensing And GIS

Anna University

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