Munawar Hussain

Experience

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  Silk Route Interactive

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  GIS Intern

  Major Projects:Jaag Pakistan http://JaagPakistan.pk is perhaps the FIRST AND ONLY crowd-sourced citizen journalism effort in Pakistan for reporting each and every rigging incident in the country by SMS, Tweets, email and even upload a video/photo.ElectoMap is an Interactive GIS Maps (Cartograms) based Data Visualization Solution for TV Channels where by Elections Results are covered, presented and analysed over Interactive Maps displayed via Large HD Multi-Touch Screens. Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Percentage Graphs and other visuals are used to effectively display party heat maps, voters’ density, voters’ turn out, candidates and parties’ performance in 2002 and 2008 elections.Best part is the solution's ability to provide Real-time Analysis for Live Elections 2013 TV Coverage (https://vimeo.com/66555102) making use of Real-time Data Visualization.Major Responsibilities: • Provided cost effective GIS solutions• Data Collection and Preparation with required accuracy• Cartographic mapping and analysis• Developed web based application using PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript and JQuery• Processed satellite images to extract useful informationSector GIS & RS and IT Show less

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  Silk Route Interactive

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  GIS Executive

  Major Projects:Developed Real Estate SDSS using ArcGIS and C# .Net Framework. SDSS helps client to select best site on the basis of different criteria e.g. Price of land, size of land and spatial location of land. This system helps user in decision making without visiting site which saves time and cost of client.Developed a web based application Geo Business Intelligence for FMCG Industry having following tools:• Geo-visualization tool using ArcGIS server & ArcGIS viewer for flex over the web-architecture. Tool helps the industry to visualize all the retailers’ outlet and analyse revenue on monthly basis. • Fleet Intelligence tool using ArcGIS server & ArcGIS viewer for flex. This tool helps the user to select best feasible route from warehouse to retailers’ outlet for the delivery of the product.• Implemented Site Suitability algorithm on ArcGIS server. This algorithm helps the user to select best site for new outlet of the company on the basis of given parameters e.g. Land Type, Distance from outlets, cost of land.Major Responsibilities:• Provided cost effective GIS solutions• Collection and Preparation of data with high accuracy• Cartographic mapping and analysis• Uploaded the GIS data on local GIS server and maintained it• Developed User Interface and integrated with databaseMain Achievements:• Reduced burden and time by providing accurate digital mapping using various GIS techniques• Successfully maintained GIS data on serversSector GIS & RS, IT Show less

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  Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. Pakistan

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

  Intern

  Major Responsibilities:Preparation of accurate data for cartographic mapping and analysis,Processing of satellite images to extract useful informationupload the GIS data on local GIS server and maintain itMain Achievement:Reduced burden and time by providing accurate digital mapping using various GIS techniquesSector GIS & RS, and IT

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  Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Pakistan

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  GIS Specialist

  Major Project:Captured PTCL fiber telecom network data inventory using ESRI fiber data model. Network was prepared on ArcGIS Desktop. Published updated network on GIS Server. Final product helps the user to plan best feasible route for new fiber connection.Major Responsibilities:• Provided GIS based Solutions• Satellite Image Processing • GIS Data Preparation and Cartographic Mapping• Spatial Analysis• Data publishing and handling on local GIS ServerSector GIS & RS, Telecom and IT Show less

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  International Aramoon Company

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2017

  GIS Manager

  Major Projects:Water Network of Mecca, Medina and Riyadh City:Upgraded water network of Mecca, Medina and Riyadh city using survey data and existing GIS & CAD drawings. Prepared updated GIS network of water distribution making it suitable for Hydraulic Modelling. Performed site suitability analysis to install flow meters and pressure loggers. Integrated GIS data with SCADA system to monitor real time water pressure and flow data.Human Resource Management System:Developed a web based HRM system using PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. This application stores information of each employee of organization and maintains complete history of all employees.Major Responsibilities:• Planning, Organizing, Executing and Monitoring of work flow • Developed Spatial Database schema of various projects• Delegated the tasks to GIS & Survey team and monitor their work• Prepared survey data for GIS system to update existing water network• Customized tools using Model Builder and Python script• Developed water network on GIS platform• Cartographic mapping and analysis• Training and capacity building of new inductees and subordinates• Designed District Metered Zones (DMZ) of Medina city • Site suitability analysis to install new Flow meters and Pressure loggers• Performed Hydraulic analysis and developed various scenarios using Bentley WaterGEMSMain Achievements:• Reduced burden and time by providing advance GIS Solutions• Automated the system by creating customized tools using python script and Model Builder• Standardized the structure for better management• Successful and in time completed Mecca and Medina projectSector GIS, Hydraulic Modelling, Topographic Survey, AutoCAD & Web Development Show less

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  Tambro Pvt. Ltd

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Geographic Information Systems Consultant

  Major Project:National Industrial Hazard Risk Assessment (NIHRA):A national level macro scale project originally initiated and outsourced by National DisasterManagement Authority (NDMA). The purpose of the project was to carry out a national level macroscale study of industries all across Pakistan, map industries and hazards associated with them. Finally,preparing risk assessment maps based on exposure and vulnerability.Major Responsibilities:• Training and capacity building of subordinates• Designed NIHRA Geospatial database• Technical report writing• Calculating required attribute data for industrial hazard zonation, exposure, vulnerability and risk analysis• Performing and validating MHVRA analysis Preparing NIHRA Atlas – (Hazard, exposure,• vulnerability, risk and other maps)Sector Risk Assessment, Hazard Risk Assessment, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Cartography Show less

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  Albayrak Holding

  May 2018 - Mar 2019

  Assistant Manager GIS

  Albayrak Group started its journey back in 1952 from Turkey with construction works. Albayrak Group of Companies is now serving in various main sectors around the world including construction, industry, logistics, media, services, energy and tourism.Major Project:Waste Management of Rawalpindi City:Albayrak is currently serving in waste management with Rawalpindi Waste Management Company. Albayrak is responsible for waste collection from their allocated location and take it to dumping site. Developed road network of Rawalpindi city using Satellite imagery and GPS Survey for vehicle tracking. Preparing data of Union Council boundaries. Spreading awareness about waste management in citizens by door to door campaigning, arranging seminars in educational institutes and distributing brochures on street and traffic signal. Comprehensively sweeping and washing of roads and streets of Rawalpindi city on daily and weekly basis.AlbGIS is the web application which is developed to visualize the Jurisdiction of Albayrak Rawalpindi.The application is developed using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and google map API. A user can add,remove and update markers on the portal.Major Responsibilities:• Monitoring and Maintaining Web Portal• Developed User Manual for Web Portal• Prepared UML Diagrams• Designed Geodatabase• Spatial Data Development & Analysis• Cartographic Mapping• Fleet Management• Route Optimization (Using Google Map Engine)• GPS Surveying• Satellite Image Processing• Vehicle Tracking• Technical Report WritingSector GIS & RS, Vehicle Tracking Show less

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  Zeeruk International Pvt. Ltd.

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  GIS Engineer

  Zeeruk International Pvt. Ltd. is a Dynamic Engineering Consulting Firm. Zeeruk International offershigh-Tech consulting services in specialized fields as well as Multi-Disciplinary Projects that requirecareful Planning, Creative Engineering, Innovative Design, Transaction Advisory, responsive ClientCommunication and Project Management.Major Projects:FATA Road NetworkFeasibility and Preliminary Design of Gilgit Shandoor RoadRoad Asset Management System (RAMS) for Punjab ProvinceKarot Hydropower ProjectLahore Ring Road Southern Loop – 3Signal Free/ Controlled Access Corridor of Islamabad ExpresswayRawalpindi Ring RoadMalir ExpresswayDHA QuettaMajor Responsibilities:• Road Designing• Planning & Monitoring of work flow• Preparing survey data for GIS system• Prepared Design for the Geodatabase• Spatial Data Development & Analysis• Customizing tools using Model Builder and Python scripts• Satellite Image Processing for DEM and DSM• Cartographic mapping• Developing a Web-based Spatial Decision Support System using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGISEnterprise and ArcGIS API for JavaScript• Technical Report WritingSector GIS & RS, Road Designing, GIS Web Development Show less

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  Ministry of Climate Change

  Apr 2020 - Feb 2022

  GIS Analyst/Programmer

  Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme (TBTTP) was launched across the country on the subject “Revival of Forestry and Wildlife Resources in Pakistan” under the Ministry of Climate Change to launch a countrywide drive to improve and enhance the forest cover of the country.Developing a web-based application “Digital Progress Reporting System” having the following components:• Forest Component: Developing a component for the Forest component to plot and visualize the plantation activities (held under the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme) geographically on Satellite Imagery.• Wildlife Component: Developing a component for wildlife activities. This includes the Demarcation of Wildlife Parks, Game Reserves, and National Parks under the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme). Complete data of wildlife activities will be plotted and visualized geographically on basemap.• ZSP Component: ZSP is another vital component in the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme. Complete survey data collected from the ground will be visualized on the GIS application of the Digital Progress Reporting System.Major Responsibilities:• Prepared Geodatabase Design• Spatial Data Development & Analysis• Land Use Land Cover Classification for Change Detection• Evaluated Technical Bid for Botanical Garden in Islamabad• Cartographic Mapping• Developed a web-based application using Geoserver, OpenLayers, and PostgreSQL (PostGIS). Show less

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  Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives

  Feb 2022 - now

  Assistant Director GIS

  Developing a web-based Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) for the feasibility study and the monitoring of the infrastructure projects.Major Responsibilities:• Prepared Geodatabase Design• Spatial Data Development & Analysis• Land Use Land Cover Classification for monitoring infrastructure projects• Cartographic Mapping• Developing a web-based SDSS using Geoserver, PostgreSQL (PostGIS) OpenLayers, and Python (Django)