Kazi Jihadur Rashid Email & Phone Number

Bangladesh

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Responsibilities:▪ Implement the BDRCS Green Response Plan, ensuring timely and effective execution of activities under the Sustainable National Societies and Resilient Communities (SNSRC) project.▪ Conduct Environmental Screening/Assessment using tools such as NEAT+ and ArcGIS as well as actively participate in midterm and end-line self-assessments of Green Response activities. Identify and implement follow-up actions based on assessment outcomes.▪ Undertake research and analyze geospatial and survey data related to environmental aspects to inform and enhance the strategies and interventions of the BDRCS resilience program.▪ Support efforts to minimize the environmental impact of BDRCS, including actively participating in projects and initiatives aimed at reducing the organization's environmental footprint.▪ Mainstream environmental considerations in BDRCS projects and programs, ensuring that sustainability is integrated into the planning and execution of activities.▪ Gather evidence on environmental considerations in various projects and works, quantifying efforts and reporting findings to BDRCS senior management.▪ Monitor and report the environmental performance of the project on an ongoing basis. Report any issues or concerns related to environmental impact to the appropriate stakeholders.▪ Facilitate training and workshops on technical matters, leveraging your expertise to enhance the skills and knowledge of project stakeholders.▪ Apply good analytical skills to contribute effectively to the success of the BDRCS resilience program.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Responsibilities• Processed satellite images covering approximately 150,000 km² areas and extracting over 50 feature types. This provided accurate and comprehensive data supporting 4 environmental and natural resource management projects.• Executed image segmentation and classification using object-based methods.• Prepared scripts for automating data processing workflows.• Developed automated river delineation and extraction methodology in Google Earth Engine for erosion prediction.• Conducted visual interpretation and analysis of satellite images, facilitating the creation of detailed land use layers, forest cover analysis, leaf area indexing.• Coordinated seamlessly with the GCP field team, ensuring high data quality and maintaining an integrated workflow.• Mastered ESRI GIS Shapefile preparation, editing, topology building, and geodatabase creation, optimizing project workflows and enhancing project efficiency.• Generated over 10,000 high-quality maps using a highly efficient and practical approach to mapping, leveraging Python automation for a national project.• Collaborated effectively with project teams, providing valuable insights and expertise in satellite image analysis, GIS mapping, and data management.• Proactively identified opportunities to enhance workflows and optimize project outcomes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved project results.• Conducted statistical analysis utilizing R programming and produced comprehensive project reports.

Chittagong, Bangladesh

In this position, I worked as an RA of Professor Atiqur Rahman, PhD.Responsibilities• Played a critical role in the development of research ideas for more than 5 environmental and climatic research projects, contributing valuable insights and expertise to ensure the success of each project.• Supported 4 thesis students in formulating methodologies and developing their research projects.• Utilized advanced data processing and analysis techniques to support 2 research projects on natural disaster and agricultural water demand in the face of changing climate, resulting in actionable insights and recommendations for future decision-making.• Conducted literature reviews and contributed to the writing of 2 reports, 1 research proposal, and 1 research article, resulting in high-quality publications and successful grant applications.• Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, policymakers, and community members, to ensure the successful implementation and dissemination of research findings.

Cox'S Bazaar, Bangladesh

Responsibilities• Conducted surveys to collect GPS coordinates of around 250 Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) and Adolescents Friendly Spaces (AFS), and assessing their physical and social vulnerabilities.• Utilized geospatial and statistical analysis techniques to identify CFSs and AFSs that are prone to flooding and landslides, providing valuable insights and recommendations for improving their safety and resilience.• Contributed to the writing of 1 project report to communicate research findings to stakeholders, highlighting the importance of CFS and AFS safety and providing recommendations for future improvements.

Master Of Science - Ms, Geography And Environmnetal Studies, 3.67 Out Of 4.00

During my MS, I took courses, such as Disaster Studies and Management, Geography of Health and Environment, Climate Change and Human.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Geography And Environmental Studies, 3.22 Out Of 4.00

Activities and Societies: Member of National Environmental Awareness and Restoration (NEAR) Member of Chittagong University Geographical.

Hsc, Science