Farah Hoque

Experience

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  York University

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Collected, compiled, pre-processed, and transformed operational EAB (Emerald AshBorer) species data and 13 relevant predictor variables from various sources in ArcMap10.5• Developed a systematic framework for statistical (logistic regression) and machine learning models (Random Forest and Random Generalized Linear Model) in R and ArcGIS to predict EAB spread in Ontario• Performed classification of EAB-infested ash trees using satellite imagery and LiDARdata over York University using MATLAB and PCI Geomatica for a remote sensing paper• Instructed and trained approximately 30 students from 5 undergraduate courses overa course of two years as a teacher’s assistant Show less

  • Graduate Assistant

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Research Associate

    Feb 2017 - Sept 2017
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  4DM Inc.

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2018

  GIS Analyst

  • Digitized water features using LiDAR-derived DEM, intensity map and orthophotograph and conducted quality insurance on the hydro-enforced DEMs in ArcGIS 10.5 for a 62,000 km2 area in Alberta • Devised a workflow to delineate the river shorelines based on a vertical elevation profile using the 3D Analyst extension• Performed feature extraction on trees, buildings, roads, parking lots and water features from LiDAR point cloud data using ArcMap 10.5, FUSION, LiDAR Analyst, LP360 and QT Modeler to develop a high-quality map of the Scarborough Bluffs• Trained 10 staff members at 4DM Inc. on estimating canopy density using FUSION Show less

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  City of Markham

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  GIS Data Processing Technician

  • Investigated water only accounts to determine potential connections to the municipal sewer line by consolidating data from Amanda records, Hansen reports, As-Built site plans, CCTV field inspections and GIS layers• Performed QA/QC of data entered into the ArcGIS and IMS databases• Exercised Python programming to customize GIS layers for querying data and integrating multiple layers • Designed a web mapping application using Esri-Leaflet to visualize watermain breaks for the O&M Department Show less

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  Environics Analytics

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Data Production Specialist

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Data Analyst

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Esri Canada

  Jun 2021 - now

  Data Curator