Khalid M.

Experience

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  Ministry of Food and Agriculture

  May 2009 - Nov 2009

  Intern

  Soil Survey of PakistanMinistry of Food and Agriculture, Government of PakistanLocation: Lahore City, PakistanProject: National Institute of Research in Soils & GeomaticsHours: 9am to 4pm (Monday to Friday)Duration: 04/052009 – 07/11/2009• Image processing• Mapping using Arc view/Arc info and Arc GIS• Soil differentiating characteristics

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  Trafco Tracking Pvt Ltd

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

  GIS Coordinator

  20/02/2010 – 11/06/2011• Maintenance of GIS database, schema and end users.• Data input, data analysis, and map production.• Handling GIS related requests from other organizations.• Data transformation, quality control, map generation, spatial analysis and systems integration.

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  University of the Punjab

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  GIS Lecturer (Visiting faculty)

  Evening classes (6pm to 7pm):+ Provide classroom instruction in GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing and Surveying using several of the following: ArcView, ArcMap, AutoCAD Civil3D, Google Earth, Global Mapper, QGIS, Global Positioning System Devices, Total Stations, and Theodolites etc.,+ Conduct educational field trips that will allow students to apply their learning in a real world setting,+ Create a positive learning environment for student using innovative effective and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success. Show less

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  The Urban Unit

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  GIS Analyst

  16/06/2011 – 30/08/2013• Designs and edits GIS data for numerous projects.• Ensures alignment of data with required standards.• Monitors and applies the best industry practices.• Maintains data integrity and accuracy.• Utilizes ArcGIS products in data visualization.• Manages necessary hardware and software.• Delivers training and technical support to end-users.

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  Saudi Comet Co. Ltd.

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

  Office Survey Supervisor - GIS

  04/09/2013 – 31/08/2016I have joined the company as a GIS data analyst and promoted to Office Survey Supervisor from 01/01/2015 with the following major duties;• Leading GIS/CAD team and analyzing existing cadastral survey data (as-built, survey sheets).• Discuss, design, create and develop new geodatabase schema.• Planning of map content, schema, design to compile previous data from different sources.• Plan and create new methods to collect/organize newly designed schema and geo database.• Meetings with client GIS team to provide data/training.• Print maps, charts, graphs, survey plans for QA/QC.• Supervising GIS, CAD and Survey teams.• All other tasks related to GIS, software, survey and CAD.• Promoted as project supervisor after 2 years. Show less

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  Marafiq - Saur Operation and Maintenance Company (MaSa)

  Dec 2016 - May 2018

  Specialist II, GIS

  11/12/2016 – 31/05/2018• Supervising GIS related tasks and managing digital maps.• Managing GIS data in geodatabase, google earth, excel, CAD etc.• Performing data entry, data editing and maintenance activities.• Preparing new GIS database schema from CAD as-built drawings.• Engagement with other organizations to understand requirements and provide training.• Handling GIS software for upgrade and hardware checks etc.

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  Telecom

  Jun 2018 - now

  GIS Manager

  I have joined the company as a senior GIS engineer on 07/06/2018 and promoted to GIS Manager from 01/01/2024 till today with the following major duties;• Managing the development of GIS production environment and its implementation across various departments, ministries, vendors and end-users.• As a subject matter expert (SME), leading the implementation in accordance with ISO and GIS standards and protocols.• Managing the development of quality checks, workflows and controls as per requirement.• Providing surveying services, supervision and related technical support required for projects.• GIS administration for engineering, geosciences, production areas by relying on geospatial information with the help of modelling, business analysis and system architecture.• Utilizing GIS data for various departments and ministries is a growing practice.• Evaluating consultant's implementation strategies from a GIS standpoint as needed.• Creating and managing GIS dashboards that meet client needs.• Performing quality assurance on models supplied by consultants, including validation.• Assisting project delivery teams by overseeing the resolution of GIS-related issues and tasks.• Creating a workflow for gathering and creating GIS content tailored to each design discipline.• Assisting the IT department by providing configuration details e.g. IP address, port number, firewall, switch, router and MAC address etc. Show less