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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Analyzed and interpreted vector and raster data using geoprocessing tools to solve complex problems and provide effective solutions: Identifying (modeling) Vector Habitable Zones, Project Site Selection, Field intervention planning, etc using QGIS, ArcGIS, R, Python, Excel, Access• Developed, analyzed, and maintained geospatial databases using ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoServer, Postgres, and PostGIS• Designed and made ad-hoc thematic maps, reports, and visualizations in QGIS-Map Composer and ArcGIS-Layout for decision-makers • Prepared requirements for the PATTEC website; Coordinated the design and development of the project website using C#, MSSQL, ASP.NET, Drupal Framework (PHP and MySQL); hosted and managed web applications to capture data from countries on a remote server • Led, developed, and implemented 20+ national, regional, and continental training workshops focused on the use of GPS, GIS, Remote sensing, and geospatial data management to capture, analyze and interpret spatial data for making decisions on field operations • Worked with cross-functional teams and other organizations to complete projects on time and within budget

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Developed the project geodatabase using Arc Catalog and MSSQL; created and edited layers using Arc Editor, and ArcGIS geoprocessing tools (ArcTools) • Coordinated with other project staff experts to produce project maps to show the social and environmental situation of the project area: soil maps, flood maps, fish maps, population distribution, infrastructure (health, schools, etc), distribution development and project support initiatives

Addis Ababa

UNFPA/CST• Designed, developed, and analyzed UNFPA Consultants’ roaster database• Designed, developed, and analyzed UNFPA Institutions database based on the Institutions assessment questionnaire

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Prepared the project proposal containing the business case and project plan, schedule, and resource requirements • Delivered on-the-jobs training; planned GPS training for district and zonal education officers with regional staff to conduct the school location survey in eight zones of Oromia region • Designed, coordinated, and supervised GPS survey of new school location (~1000 schools) and led updating of existing geodatabase: school location layer and school information layers from EMIS database using ArcGIS

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Led data collection, data management, and organization, including vector and raster data• Developed Eastern Nile file geospatial database and created GIS maps using ArcGIS and MS Access • Created sub-basins catchment layers from Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for all metrological gauge stations in Eastern Nile basin using Spatial Analyst and ARCHYDRO ArcGIS Extension• Designing user interface form in ArcMap (Add-ins) using Arc Object and VBA to navigate and access information about project layers (dams and hydropower, irrigation schemes, environmental projects layer, urban and rural water use)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Conducted data cleaning and performed quality assurance (QA) of the school location data from field offices and integrated it into a geodatabase using Excel, Access, and ArcGIS• Created village and town spatial layers from topographic maps and satellite imageries using ArcGIS and ERDAS Imagine applying image processing tools and visual interpretation techniques• Conducted extensive SQL Query on historic Education census database to track trends of Access and Quality indicators over time to decide new school sites, where to send resources • Evaluated the schema, and report generation systems of old education management information system (EMIS) software and proposed attribute information requirements for the GIS layers• Developed an application software, “OEDMap Viewer” that enables viewing the project’s outputs such as maps, reports, and school information sheets at the district level• Monitored the implementation of projects and delivered regular reports against indicators

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Developed and delivered training courses on the application of GIS, Operating systems, word-processing, spreadsheet, database management, publication applications, and introduction to programming (C++, VB6)

Master Of Science (Msc), Gis And Remote Sensing

Pgd, Computer Science

Certificate, Google Data Analytics

Those who earn the Google Data Analytics Certificate have completed eight courses, developed by Google, that include hands-on.